Business & Corporate Law
From formation to exit, I help businesses navigate critical transactions and decisions. Whether you're a local Boston entrepreneur or an Asian company entering the US market, you get sophisticated legal counsel with cultural insight.
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Overview
I provide strategic business counsel for companies at every stage - from startup formation to complex transactions and exits. My approach combines legal sophistication with practical business judgment, informed by having founded companies myself.
Raised in the US with deep roots in the Asian business community, I bring cross-cultural business fluency to every engagement. I structure deals to avoid disputes, but maintain litigation capabilities when needed - clients don't need to find a new lawyer when things go wrong.
Business and corporate matters I handle include:
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Entity Formation & Corporate Structure: Choosing optimal entity types, operating and shareholder agreements, foreign entity qualification, US subsidiary setup for international companies.
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Commercial Contracts & Transactions: Supplier and vendor agreements, distribution and licensing deals, purchase and sale agreements, commercial terms negotiation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Business sales and acquisitions, due diligence, deal structuring, purchase agreements, closing coordination.
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Employment Matters: Employment agreements, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, contractor classification, policies and handbooks.
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Commercial Real Estate: Lease negotiation and review, purchase and sale transactions, landlord-tenant matters.
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Corporate Governance: Shareholder and operating agreements, buy-sell provisions, board governance, compliance and record-keeping.
Experience
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Negotiated multi-million dollar supply agreement between US manufacturer and Taiwanese suppliers, including quality control provisions, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms that accommodated both business cultures.
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Structured US market entry for Taiwanese technology companies including corporate form, tax-efficient ownership structure, and coordination with accountants on FIRPTA and tax treaty considerations.
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Represented Boston-area supply company in multi-million dollar business loan and equipment refinancing, including loan document negotiation, security agreement review, lender term negotiations, and closing coordination.
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Drafted and negotiated complex distribution and sales representative agreement for Korean equipment manufacturing company expanding into US markets, addressing exclusivity, minimum purchase requirements, and trademark protection.
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Counseled multiple startups on founder equity splits, vesting schedules, and shareholder agreements that protect all parties while maintaining flexibility for growth.
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Negotiated commercial lease for Boston area real estate startup's first facility, securing favorable tenant improvement allowance, early termination rights, and expansion options.
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Represented Asian real estate investment groups in acquisition of commercial real estate property, addressing entity structure, financing, and ongoing compliance.
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Advised Boston area companies on employment law compliance including contractor reclassification, non-compete enforceability under Massachusetts law, and employee handbook updates.
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Structured joint venture between US service company and Asian partner, negotiating governance, profit sharing, IP ownership, and exit provisions.
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Represented Boston area business owners in business sales including earn-out provisions, transition services agreement, and post-closing dispute resolution.
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Phone: (617) 307-1238 | Email: info@jchanglaw.com | WeChat: ChangLawGroupLLC
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