As you move toward implementation of a strategic restructuring, we will ensure that all involved nonprofit parties have access to high-quality pro bono business lawyers to represent their interests during due diligence, negotiation, and drafting and executing legal documents. Attorneys will be brought in once you and your Strategic Alliance partner have decided to pursue a strategic restructuring after the initial analysis.
Legal assistance may include any of the following:
-
Advice regarding the structure of a merger/alliance/collaboration (with or without creating a new corporation), including how to address the division or transfer of assets, elimination or transfer of staff and changes in liability issues
-
Review and/or assistance with documents related to due diligence, such as:
- Corporate documents - articles of incorporation, bylaws
- Board minutes
- Material contracts and other agreements
- Documents related to any previous or current litigation
- Documents related to employee disputes
- Employment and consulting agreements
- Loan agreements
- Lease agreements
- List of assets and debts
- Form 990
- Insurance policies
-
Preparation of documents necessary for different forms of strategic mergers and alliances, such as:
- Memorandum of understanding
- Contracts
- Corporate formation
- Dissolution assistance
-
Negotiation of key terms and conditions with the other parties
-
Execution of the legal documents
Nonprofit organizations interested in receiving Strategic Alliance Legal Services must first complete a Strategic Alliance Analysis.
To request your Strategic Alliance Analysis Click here. It is recommended that you consider utilizing a SMART Consultant to work with your organization on the conception through the implementation of your organization's Strategic Alliance.
