Corporate Law

Corporate Legal Counsel Attorneys in the Intermountain West

Contact: Geoffrey W. Mangum, 801-536-6940, GMangum@parsonsbehle.com or Robert Delahunty, 801-536-6844, RDelahunty@parsonsbehle.com.

The lawyers in our corporate law group are committed to providing clients with timely and responsive representation. Business transactions frequently require our corporate lawyers to work weekends, evenings or both, to meet ambitious schedules. If the services of several business lawyers, paralegals and other qualified support staff are needed, we have the depth necessary to provide them, at rates substantially lower than those charged by national business law firms.

General Business Matters/Business Entities

For years, corporate lawyers at Parsons Behle & Latimer have advised clients about a variety of business issues, both simple and complex. These include such issues as the selection of an appropriate business entity, structuring joint ventures and drafting partnership agreements, shareholder buy-sell agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, employee stock option agreements, employment agreements and product supply and distribution agreements.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Holyoak, William D.
• Delahunty, Robert C.
• Mangum, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Goodenow, Rew R.
• Hanna, Shane L.
• Broom, Joseph L.
• Cook, Matthew D.
• Heinhold, David K.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The purchase or sale of a business can be a lengthy and complex process. Each transaction may require the skills of merger and acquisition lawyers in several legal disciplines. Parsons Behle & Latimer’s access to in-house professionals in areas such as tax, securities, technology, employment, energy, environmental and natural resources law enable our transactional lawyers to assemble effective merger and acquisition teams.

Our corporate lawyers routinely represent parties in mergers, stock and asset sales, and other business combinations. Typical transactions range from representing large corporations in substantial, strategic acquisitions and divestitures to representing family-owned businesses in connection with transfers of control to other family members or third parties.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Barusch, Lawrence R.
• Holyoak, William D.
• Delahunty, Robert C.
• Mangum, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Goodenow, Rew R.
• Hanna, Shane L.
• Broom, Joseph L.

Securities Law

Federal and state securities laws regulate public financings of businesses. Parsons Behle & Latimer’s securities lawyers help clients complete funding transactions ranging from underwritten public offerings, including IPOs, to equity and debt private placements and financings by venture capitalists and institutional investors.

We also represent clients in federal and state securities law compliance and reporting matters, including preparing and filing periodic SEC reports and proxy statements.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Holyoak, William D.
• Delahunty, Robert C.
• Mangum, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Goodenow, Rew R.
• Hanna, Shane L.
• Broom, Joseph L.
• Cook, Matthew D.

Trademarks

Trademark lawyers with extensive experience offering clients advice on the selection, registration, use and enforcement of trademarks. After conducting and reviewing computerized trademark searches, our trademark lawyers then evaluate availability. During the registration process, they work closely with clients to recommend federal and state registrations. Internet domain registration services are also offered to minimize unauthorized use.

We also work closely with clients to ensure that their e-commerce and traditional commercial operations comply with myriad federal and state laws by:

• Selecting and searching trademarks
• Registering and protecting trademarks
• Advising on the acquisition, licensing and other transactions relating to trademarks
• Counseling about trademark usage, policies and practices

Attorneys focused on this area:

• McGann, Margaret Niver
• Delaney, John E.
• Blanch, James T.
• White, Juliette P.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Both private and public companies benefit from the corporate governance counsel that Parsons Behle & Latimer’s corporate lawyers offer. The constantly changing rules and regulations adopted by state and federal securities agencies present challenges to a broad range of businesses, especially the requirements imposed upon publicly traded companies under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Our corporate attorneys also assist clients in reviewing the composition of their boards to assure that, when mandated by law, directors are independent and that board committees are properly constituted. All aspects of governance are covered including charters for audit, codes of conduct and whistleblower policies. Our corporate lawyers also advise clients about anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies, computer and communications resource policies and financial disclosure policies. We can also assist with the design of risk management processes and internal compliance investigations.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Broom, Joseph L.
• Cook, Matthew D.

Licensing and Franchise Law

For clients interested in broadening their business or market positions, licensing/franchising can be effective way to expand. Technology, patent, trademark, trade secret or copyright licenses transfer rights enabling both the licensee and licensor to reap benefits, such as increased income and the ability to produce and distribute products and services through a variety of channels. Our corporate attorneys regularly advise clients concerning these issues.

Attorneys foucsed on this area:

• Mangun, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Cook, Matthew D.
• Holyoak, William D.
• Flint III, George M.
• Evans, William J.

For years, our corporate lawyers have also worked with franchisors and franchisees to prepare franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements that are in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Firm licensing attorneys are also experienced in advising clients how to maximize the commercial value of its business processes. After determining the value and viability of their technology, our technology lawyers can negotiate agreements to commercialize that technology. This entails licensing relationships and in some cases, forming strategic partnerships.

Clients who acquire technology are counseled about transfer of ownership from the seller and are advised to assess intellectual property rights by examining purchase contracts, trademarks and secrets and employment agreements among other considerations. Complying with federal and private sector agreements, our technology lawyers assist clients with appropriate contracts, grants and agreements to ensure that intellectual property is negotiated and transferred according to applicable terms.

Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Working with our employment and tax lawyers, Parsons Behle & Latimer’s corporate lawyers frequently assist clients in structuring executive compensation plans and advising corporate clients on their related responsibilities. We also offer advice concerning public reporting of the plans to the extent mandated by law.

Our clients regularly seek our guidance with respect to the operation of employee benefit plans, including profit sharing plans, qualified retirement plans and defined contribution and defined benefit plans, including compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). We also routinely counsel clients on matters arising under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), all of which may pose substantial employment litigation issues for businesses.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Barusch, Lawrence R.
• Magnum, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Broom, Joseph L.

Technology Transactions
Utilizing years of transactional experience and technology industry expertise, Parsons Behle & Latimer’s corporate attorneys structure and negotiate large and small technology-based transactions including strategic alliances, e-commerce agreements and basic commercial agreements.

Our corporate attorneys regularly review and prepare product development agreements, vendor purchase agreements and joint marketing agreements.

Attorneys focused on this area:

• Mangum, Geoffrey W.
• Lehman, Mark E.
• Flint III, George M.
• Broom, Joseph L.

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