As businesses evolve, so do the challenges they face. The right legal advice, especially in the formative stages of your company’s life, can help ensure the transactions you enter are properly set out and protect your interests.
Silvester Legal stands at the forefront of this field, uniquely qualified to navigate these complex matters with precision and expertise.
When you engage us, you engage a team that will provide you with practical, proactive and strategic legal counsel who will partner with you to support your business’ legal needs.
Corporate and Commercial Advisory is a crucial aspect of the business world. It governs all matters related to the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, ensuring fair and ethical business practices.
This branch of law provides a legal framework for businesses to operate within, protecting the rights of all stakeholders, including shareholders, directors, employees, and consumers. It covers a wide range of topics, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and intellectual property.
By ensuring compliance with regulations and mitigating risks, Corporate and Commercial Law plays a vital role in fostering a healthy business environment and promoting economic growth.
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2. Overview of Corporate and Commercial Advisory
3. Common issues in Corporate and Commercial Advisory
5. The Importance of Checking Your Business’s Legal Health
6. Achieving M&A Goal : The Importance of Comprehensive Due Diligence
11. Legal Framework and Regulations
Overview of Corporate and Commercial Advisory
Our Corporate and Commercial Advisory provides a wide range of services designed to support businesses in their growth and development. We offer expert guidance on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts.
Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their business objectives and provide tailored solutions. We also assist with regulatory compliance, ensuring businesses operate within the legal framework.
Our goal is to help our clients navigate the complexities of corporate and commercial law, enabling them to focus on their core business operations.
Common Issues in Corporate and Commercial Advisory
Corporate and Commercial Advisory encompasses a broad spectrum of issues that businesses may encounter.
Are these issues complex?
The issues in Corporate and Commercial Law can indeed be complex. They often involve intricate legal procedures, detailed contractual terms, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Moreover, these issues can have significant financial and operational implications for businesses. Therefore, it’s crucial for businesses to seek expert legal advice to navigate these complexities effectively.
Our team of experienced professionals is well-equipped to handle these complexities, providing expert advice and effective solutions.
The Importance of Checking Your Business's Legal Health
Legal Due Diligence is like giving your business a thorough check-up before making any big moves. This meticulous examination serves as a proactive measure to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, fostering well-informed decision-making in corporate transactions.
Achieving M&A Goals: The Importance of Comprehensive Due Diligence
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex endeavours that require careful consideration of various factors. In this landscape, effective due diligence emerges as a crucial tool, playing a pivotal role in evaluating the legal aspects of entities involved and facilitating a seamless and prosperous transaction.
Our Expertise
Our expertise extends to various critical aspects of Corporate and Commercial Advisory in the realm of Corporate Law.
Corporate Advisory
Corporate Governance
Our seasoned team is well-versed in corporate governance, ensuring that your organization complies with all regulatory requirements.
We provide guidance on board matters and corporate law compliance, giving you the confidence to lead your company effectively.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Silvester Legal can guide you through intricate mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
Our services encompass due diligence, negotiation, and the meticulous documentation of deals, ensuring your interests are protected throughout the process.
Shareholder Relations
We assist in nurturing positive relationships with shareholders and mediating in shareholder disputes.
Our focus on compliance with shareholder agreements ensures a harmonious corporate environment.
Capital Rising
When you require capital raising initiatives, our experts are here to help.
We’ll advise you on the issuance of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, facilitating your company’s quest to secure funds.
Commercial Advisory
Business Transactions
Silvester Legal’s broad commercial advisory expertise covers a myriad of business transactions.
We excel in contract drafting, negotiation, and review, safeguarding your interests in various commercial dealings.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Whether it’s sales agreements, distribution contracts, or service agreements, our commercial lawyers offer guidance on the full spectrum of contract-related matters, ensuring clarity and legal compliance.
Regulatory Compliance
Staying abreast of laws and regulations is crucial for smooth business operations.
Silvester Legal assists clients in navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory compliance, guaranteeing that your business adheres to all necessary legal requirements.
General Business Matters
From licensing issues to intellectual property concerns and employment-related matters,
Silvester Legal offers well-rounded counsel on an array of business-related issues.
Advisory for Preventing Disputes through Proper Governance and Agreements
Dispute Resolution Services with a Client Roadmap for Efficient and Effective Outcomes
Contract Risk Management
Contracts are the lifeblood of your business.
Contracts also serve as your company’s first line of defense in the event of a legal issue. They are the documents that define the transactions of businesses.
However, while every agreement carries some risk, our team can mitigate this risk by drafting and utilizing the terms and conditions and implementing which protect your business and implement an effective contract risk management process.
We guide Clients through this process through by doing the following:
- Taking adequate care during the tender, research and development, and contract drafting stages, including selecting the appropriate dispute resolution clause preserving the confidentiality of negotiations.
- Participating in negotiating a deal with legal counterparts.
- Ensuring that clients understand the deal.
- Drafting bespoke contracts and operations management.
- Protecting the client’s interests if the relationship fails.
Types of Contracts
(But Not Limited To)
Joint Venture Agreements
Shareholder Partnership Agreements
Investment Agreements
Business Transfer Agreements
Independent Contractor Agreements
Sale and Purchase Agreements
Distributor Agreement
Consulting Agreements
Intellectual Property Agreements
Confidentiality Agreements
Non-disclosure Agreements
Non-Compete Agreements
Vendor Contracts
Consulting Agreements
Employment
Contracts
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
(ESOPs)
Collaboration Agreements
Company Related Incorporation
IP Protection
Asset Purchase Agreements
Confidentiality & Invention Assignment Agreement
Website Terms of Use Agreement
Letter of Intent
Stock Purchase Agreements
Loan Agreements
Property or Equipment Lease
Licensing & Franchising Agreements
Master Service Agreement
Pre-Advisory Disputes
For strategic advice, independent analysis, and objective expert evidence, our clients rely on our extensive knowledge and dispute experience.
We assist our clients in making informed decisions from the onset of a dispute to its resolution. We advise many corporations, executives, and directors. They have put their trust in us to guide them through their most difficult legal challenges.
Our Team
Meet our Specialist Lawyers, each a seasoned expert in this field. Their profiles and contact details can be found on our website, ensuring that you have direct access to the expertise you need.
Legal Framework and Regulations
In Singapore, the legal framework for Corporate and Commercial Law is largely based on the English common law of contract. The Companies Act (Cap 50, 2006 Rev Ed) governs companies, supplemented by common law.
Other statutes also apply to specific types of companies, such as the Limited Liability Partnership Act (Cap 163A, 2006 Rev Ed), the Banking Act (Cap 19, 2008 Rev Ed), and the Insurance Act.
Benefits of Expert Legal Guidance
Expert legal guidance in the context of corporate law offers several benefits
Collaborative Approach
At Silvester Legal, we take a collaborative approach to address your specific needs and circumstances. We believe that effective communication and a strong partnership with our clients are key to achieving successful outcomes. Our firm is proud to work closely with you, providing tailored solutions and insights.
We also maintain strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry experts and organisations that reinforce our expertise in Shareholder and Director advisory and disputes. These collaborations enable us to offer comprehensive and well-rounded solutions to our clients.
What Our Clients Say
"I approached Silvester Legal to assist with a potentially complicated matter involving a sizeable amount of money. They gave me practical advice and the matter was completed much quicker and for much less legal fees than I expected. Professional....
“Our company has been using Silvester Legal. For disputes, preparation of agreements and employment matters. They are a one-stop law firm for disputes and company matters. Their service is professional and affordable. Definitely....
“Walter Alexander advised and represented me in the resolution of a dispute between me and another shareholder in two separate companies. This was also a case that involved elements of minority oppression. Together with a partner at the firm....
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Silvester Legal stands at the forefront of this field, uniquely qualified to navigate these complex Corporate and Commercial matters with precision and expertise.
When you engage us, you engage a team that will provide you with practical, proactive and strategic legal counsel who will partner with you to support your business’ legal needs.
