At Maschoff Brennan, our Corporate Practice advises emerging, growth-stage, and established companies on the legal issues that shape their businesses. We deliver practical, commercially focused counsel across the full company lifecycle, drawing on deep experience and a clear understanding of how legal decisions affect operations, risk, and long-term value.
Our lawyers provide the sophistication and strategic insight clients expect from a national platform, while maintaining the efficiency, responsiveness, and partner-level involvement that distinguish our approach. We work closely with executive teams, boards, founders, and in-house counsel to develop legal strategies that support growth, facilitate transactions, and manage risk in alignment with long-term business objectives.
We take pride in offering clients a comprehensive range of capabilities designed to address the legal, operational, and regulatory challenges businesses face at every stage of growth.
Antitrust Counseling
We provide proactive antitrust counseling to help businesses navigate complex competition laws while pursuing growth and strategic opportunities. Our attorneys advise on pricing practices, distribution arrangements, joint ventures, information exchanges, and merger-related antitrust risks, helping clients avoid enforcement actions and mitigate exposure before issues arise.
Business Entity Creation
We advise founders and business owners on selecting and forming the appropriate legal entity to support operational goals, tax considerations, and long-term growth. Our services include entity formation, ownership structuring, governance documents, and ongoing compliance guidance to ensure a strong legal foundation from day one.
Commercial Contracts & Licensing
We draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements and licensing arrangements essential to day-to-day operations. Our approach balances legal protection with business practicality, ensuring agreements clearly allocate risk, protect intellectual property, and support efficient commercial relationships.
Supply Chain Counseling & Business Disruption/Disputes Counseling
We counsel clients across the supply chain on contractual, operational, and regulatory risks, including supplier relationships, distribution models, and contingency planning. When disruptions or disputes arise, whether due to shortages, force majeure events, or performance issues, we provide strategic guidance to protect continuity, preserve relationships, and position clients for resolution.
Corporate Transactions
We represent companies, investors, and owners in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. Our team manages transactions from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing, with a focus on efficiency, risk allocation, and alignment with broader business objectives.
Employee Investigation Counseling
We advise employers on conducting internal investigations involving employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations. Our attorneys help design and execute investigations that are thorough, fair, and defensible, while minimizing disruption and positioning clients for informed decision-making.
Government Investigation Counseling
We guide businesses through government inquiries, audits, and investigations at the federal, state, and local levels. Our counsel focuses on managing risk, coordinating responses, preserving privileges, and developing strategies to resolve investigations efficiently while protecting the company’s reputation and operations.
Product Safety Counseling
We advise manufacturers, distributors, and sellers on product safety compliance, risk management, and recall preparedness. Our team helps clients assess safety issues, respond to regulatory agencies, and implement proactive measures to reduce liability and protect consumers and brand integrity.
Real Estate Transactions
We represent clients in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing. Our attorneys provide practical guidance on structuring deals, negotiating agreements, and addressing zoning, title, and due diligence issues.
Regulatory & Industry Practice Compliance and Counseling
We counsel businesses on navigating regulatory frameworks and industry-specific compliance requirements. Our attorneys provide ongoing guidance to help clients understand obligations, respond to regulatory changes, and integrate compliance into daily operations without impeding growth.
Enterprise-wide Risk Assessment and Mitigation
We work with leadership teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks across the organization. By taking a holistic view of enterprise risk, we help clients implement policies, controls, and response strategies that reduce exposure, enhance resilience, and support long-term business stability.
