Business

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Our boutique firm’s expertise spans the full spectrum of business legal services, providing both preventive and strategic counsel.

Whether you are just starting out, expanding your operations, or entering new markets, we deliver customised solutions that reflect the unique needs of your business.

We partner with you to ensure legal structures, financial planning, and strategic decisions align with your long-term vision, mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.

WHAT WE DO?

At Lança LAB, we provide specialised legal services that cater to the unique challenges of businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. Whether you’re launching a new business, expanding into new markets, optimising your operations, or planning for long-term growth, we offer tailored legal counsel designed to support your strategic objectives.

Private and Family-Owned Companies

We understand the intricacies of managing and growing private and family-owned businesses. Our team provides comprehensive legal services across all phases of your business’s life cycle, from initial formation to succession planning.

  • Formation and Governance: We assist in the creation of clear governance structures, helping to define roles, ownership, and decision-making processes. We draft shareholder agreements and operating structures that minimize disputes and ensure alignment with family or private business goals.
  • Succession Planning: For family-owned businesses, we craft detailed succession plans to preserve the legacy and facilitate the smooth transfer of ownership. This involves both tax-efficient structures and governance strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and wealth preservation.
  • Dispute Resolution: In the event of family conflicts or business disputes, we offer mediation and litigation services to resolve issues swiftly, preserving business relationships and preventing unnecessary damage to the company.
Financial Departments and Tax Structuring

Effective financial management and tax planning are central to any successful business. Our legal team partners closely with your finance department to ensure that your financial structures are optimized for tax efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.

  • Financial and Tax Structure Optimization: We review and optimize tax structures, advising on the most effective legal entities (e.g., corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships) to minimize liabilities. This includes local, national, and international tax considerations for businesses operating across borders.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Updates: We keep you updated on regulatory changes that may affect your financial and tax obligations, ensuring ongoing compliance and minimizing the risk of penalties or audits.
  • Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance: We help structure financial reporting systems that meet regulatory requirements while ensuring clarity and transparency for stakeholders.
Mobility of Multinational Companies

As companies expand into international markets, they face a host of legal challenges related to cross-border operations, including taxation, labor laws, and compliance with local regulations. Our firm offers robust support to multinational enterprises navigating the complexities of global mobility.

  • Cross-Border Taxation and Compliance: We provide strategic advice on international tax structures, transfer pricing, and compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax laws. We help clients minimize tax burdens while staying compliant with local, national, and international tax regulations.
  • Employment and Labor Law: We assist with managing employee mobility, including expatriate tax planning, immigration, labor contracts, and compliance with labor laws in foreign jurisdictions.
  • International Trade and Contracts: Whether it’s negotiating cross-border contracts, securing intellectual property rights internationally, or advising on trade regulations, we ensure that your business operates smoothly across borders with minimized legal risk.
Financial Asset Managers and Investment Strategies

Legal expertise is indispensable in the world of asset management, where investment strategies must be aligned with regulatory compliance and risk management principles. We assist financial asset managers and investors in creating legal frameworks that maximize returns while adhering to the strictest legal standards.

  • Investment Structuring and Compliance: We provide counsel on the structuring of investment vehicles, including private equity funds, hedge funds, and real estate investments, ensuring they comply with all regulatory and tax laws in the relevant jurisdictions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: The financial industry is heavily regulated. We work with financial asset managers to ensure compliance with securities laws, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and other regulatory requirements. Our team also helps navigate the regulatory landscape related to fund management, investor relations, and reporting.
  • Wealth Management and Estate Planning: For high-net-worth clients and families, we offer wealth management strategies that go hand-in-hand with tax planning and estate planning, ensuring both financial growth and protection across generations. We also advise on the legal aspects of charitable giving, trusts, and foundations.
Strategic Departments and Corporate Development

For companies focused on long-term growth and competitive advantage, having the right legal strategy is critical. Our firm works with your strategy and development teams to provide insights on key legal issues that impact strategic decision-making and overall business performance.

  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures: We guide you through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Our services include due diligence, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and post-transaction integration.
  • Corporate Restructuring and Optimization: We help businesses restructure for greater operational efficiency, including advising on reorganizations, spin-offs, and asset acquisitions or divestitures. We also assist in optimizing legal frameworks to align with shifting business priorities.
  • Intellectual Property Strategy: Protecting intellectual property (IP) is critical for any growing business. We help businesses develop robust IP strategies, from patent and trademark filings to licensing agreements and litigation support, ensuring your innovations remain protected as you expand.