Authored Articles & Publications Nov 15, 2021
Protecting Trade Secrets in a Remote Working World
Mitigating Trade Secret Risks in a New Workplace
Business Transactions
The cornerstones of any successful business are its assets, relationships, transactions and financial strength. Securing and leveraging each requires careful business planning and strategic deal structuring.
Since the firm’s inception 125 years ago, Best Best & Krieger LLP has advised on and handled business transactions for nonprofits, entrepreneurs, privately owned and closely held businesses, and large companies with national and international operations. Our clients are from a wide variety of industries, including biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing, retail, technology and telecommunications, medical and other professional services, construction, automotive, agribusiness, real estate, and many others. We offer counsel throughout our clients’ business lifecycle, from pre-formation considerations through all growth stages, including succession planning and sale.
BB&K attorneys are available and responsive when clients need us, and we pride ourselves on offering personal service and outstanding attention to detail at affordable rates. Drawing on the experience of practitioners throughout the firm, we ensure that specific legal, regulatory, subject matter and industry knowledge inform our clients’ business deals.
Comprehensive Guidance & Service
Routinely negotiating deals opposite some of world’s largest law firms, BB&K lawyers prepare, structure, close and enforce transactions integral to our clients’ business success. These include:
- Business operations, maintenance and management agreements
- Construction contracts
- E-commerce agreements
- Employment, consultant and outsourcing agreements, as well as nondisclosure and noncompetition agreements and union contracts
- Executive compensation arrangements
- Equipment leases
- Financing arrangements, including all types of acquisition finance, equity and debt finance and project finance, and all lender/borrower agreements
- Government contracts
- Insurance coverage and indemnification agreements
- Intellectual property licensing and R&D sharing/collaboration agreements
- Franchise agreements
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
- Real estate acquisition, development-related leasing and sales agreements, easements and rights of way
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Restructurings and reorganizations
- Vendor, supplier and distribution contracts
- Technology transactions
We also assist in due diligence investigations, development of standard terms and conditions for the sale of goods and services, and valuation of asset and businesses for acquisitions, sales and workouts.
Further, our attorneys provide strategic guidance regarding corporate governance concerns, tax, risk management, corporate securities issues, reporting requirements and regulatory compliance, environmental, antitrust and other regulatory restrictions, and many other issues that may impact a transaction. When disputes arise, our business litigators represent clients in courts at all levels, as well as in arbitrations, mediations and settlement negotiations.
Press Releases Nov 19, 2020
Partner George Reyes a San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist
San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Leading M&A Attorney
Press Releases Sep 23, 2020
BB&K Partner Nancy Park is a Woman Worth Watching
Profiles in Diversity Journal Named the Business Practice Leader to its Annual List
Authored Articles & Publications May 14, 2020
Best in Law: Contracts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
BB&K Attorney Todd Gee Shares Key Actions During a Pandemic in the Southern California Newspaper Group
Press Releases Apr 01, 2020
Walsh Law Firm Joins With Best Best & Krieger
Combination Enhances Trusts & Estates and Business Legal Teams
Authored Articles & Publications Sep 16, 2019
Best in Law: Loan Guarantees
Todd Gee Gives the Good and Bad News on Loan Guarantees in California
Authored Articles & Publications Aug 19, 2019
Best in Law: Preprinted Contracts
Pros and Cons of Out-of-the-Box Contracts Weighed by Nancy Park in So. Cal. Newspaper Group
BB&K In the News Jul 02, 2019
Meet BB&K Sacramento Office Managing Partner Nancy Park
The Real Estate Attorney is the Subject of a Sacramento Business Journal Column
Authored Articles & Publications Jun 25, 2019
Best in Law: Understanding Contractual Limitations on Liability
Partner Glen Price Writes About Liability Limitations for the Southern California Newspaper Group
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 24, 2018
Lessons From History: Protecting Artists and Art Owners from Losing Their Art
BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Press Releases Sep 06, 2018
Partner George Reyes Named a San Diego Influential Leader
Annual List Recognizes Top Professionals in San Diego County
BB&K In the News Jun 01, 2018
Brent Collinson Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Attorney Recently Merged Firm with BB&K, Sierra Sun Reports
Client Successes May 08, 2018
BB&K Team Handles Plastic Company Sale
Riverside-based AMA Now Owned by Westfall Technik
Press Releases Jan 02, 2018
Five Attorneys Named to Partnership
BB&K Announces Promotions
Press Releases Nov 03, 2017
Partner George Reyes Named a 2017 Advisor of the Year
Recognized for Work on Partnership & Acquisition Deal, Along with Finalist Patrick Monroe
Client Successes Aug 04, 2017
BB&K Advises on Partnership and Acquisition Deal for Safe Company
Videos Jun 07, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Hosking Video Bio
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Authored Articles & Publications May 15, 2017
Best in Law: How to Better Ensure Company Information is Secure
The Weakest Link in Security May be a Vendor, Partner Glen Price Warns in the Press-Enterprise
Authored Articles & Publications May 16, 2016
Best in Law: Know 'What-Ifs' of Every Transaction
In Business and Legal Matters, It's Critical to Consider The "What Ifs" of Every Transaction, BB&K Partner Brian Reider Writes in the Press-Enterprise