Corporate

Overview

The Adams & Reese Corporate/M&A Practice is ranked by clients in the global publication Chambers USA in Band 3 in South Carolina. 

Whether structuring transactions, managing governance matters, or optimizing tax strategies, Adams & Reese Corporate Services attorneys take a proactive approach to protect and advance clients’ business interests.

Businesses operate in a dynamic landscape, facing financial, operational, and regulatory challenges at every stage – from formation and growth to restructuring and exit. Adams & Reese provides strategic corporate counsel, equipping companies with the legal insight and industry-specific guidance needed to navigate these complexities with confidence. 

COMPREHENSIVE COUNSEL

We assemble teams that align with each client’s needs, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal strategies. Our Corporate services include:

• Corporate Finance: We advise businesses on securing funding, executing transactions, and managing financial risk. Our attorneys represent borrowers and lenders in credit transactions, private securities offerings, and recapitalizations.
• Corporate Governance: We help clients establish and maintain governance frameworks that promote compliance and mitigate risk. Our attorneys advise on fiduciary obligations, regulatory compliance, and governance best practices.
• Tax Planning: Our attorneys develop tax-efficient strategies for business formation, mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning. We also represent clients before state, federal, and administrative authorities.
• Joint Venture and Entity Formation: We structure and negotiate joint ventures, help clients select business entities, and draft agreements that protect financial and operational interests.
• Agriculture and Timberland Finance: Our attorneys guide landowners, investors, and lenders in large-scale land transactions. We advise on tax-advantaged structures, REIT and TIMO investments, and credit facilities secured by land assets.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC INSIGHTS

At Adams & Reese, our legal counsel is backed by deep industry knowledge and experience. Our attorneys hold leadership roles in trade associations, have in-house corporate experience, and advise on sector-specific regulations. By integrating legal and business insights, we go beyond legal advice – serving as trusted partners who help clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

DEFINING STRENGTHS

• Agriculture and timberland finance
• Business entity selection
• Commercial lending and credit facilities
• Corporate finance
• Corporate governance
• Fiduciary obligations
• Joint venture agreements
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private securities offerings
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• Succession planning
• Tax