Business Transactions

Business Transactions

ONeal Law represents clients with all aspects of the typical business lifecycle for businesses that range from large corporations to medium sized companies and startups.  We provide a full range of services for business owners and entrepreneurs to help them accomplish their goals safely and securely.  Whether you are considering buying a business in the Birmingham/ Shelby County area, raising capital for an existing business, or are looking to navigate the complicated process of doing business with the government, our firm has the expertise to guide you through every step of the legal process at an affordable cost.

Starting or Buying a New Business

One of the most important steps to starting a business is building a team.  At ONeal Law, we can guide you through the process of enterprise formation, creating an operating agreement, developing your articles and bylaws, and crafting any employment contracts necessary to build a productive team.  We have worked with companies in a broad range of industries to start and grow businesses with the optimal legal structure, and will apply this expertise to your business or startup.

Adding Investors to a Business

If you are considering your options to raise capital for your business, you will need legal representation that has been through the process many times before. ONeal Law can help your business design a new capital structure for your business or assist in securing new loans and lines of credit. We have extensive experience with recapitalization and refinancing, and have helped businesses of all sizes and in all stages add new investors and capital while assuring that the most beneficial legal strategy is in place from day one.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ONeal Law has guided clients through every step of the mergers and acquisitions process.  It is an essential and integral strategy for most of the larger companies in the country, but one that can become extremely complicated for and baffling for small and mid-size companies.  Our firm can help craft and execute the appropriate strategy for regulatory approval, due diligence, financing, valuation, and future operations.  We can handle business transactions of virtually any size and scope.  We have a vast array of experience with mergers and acquisitions of all sizes, and will be able to provide legal counsel and guidance for each step, as well as assist in creating a strategy and outline for mergers and acquisitions.

Selling a Business

The process of selling a business that you’ve built from the ground up can be emotional and complicated.  ONeal Law can provide you a level-headed and effective approach to the sale of your business.  We have represented a wide variety of clients with diverse companies in the sale of their business.  We can assist with valuation and contract negotiations, and can create a game plan for swift and hassle-free closing process.

Business Transaction Areas of Practice

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Business Entity Formation

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Contracts and Business Agreements

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Acquisitions

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Buy-Sell Agreements

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Employment Contract Law

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Intellectual Property Law

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Unfair Business Practices

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Real Estate Development and Finance

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Licensing Agreements

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Income Tax Planning

ONeal Law has represented clients throughout Alabama with business transactions of all types and sizes. Call 205-322-0300 to schedule your initial consultation.