Services & Capabilities
Practice Areas
- Corporate and Technology Transactions
- Government Contracts and Compliance
- Intellectual Property
- Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Employment Matters
Corporate and Technology Transactions
We have handled an impressive number and variety of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and due diligence; complex licensing of systems, software, content and IP; IT and network outsourcing, vendor selection and service level agreements; master purchase and services agreements; strategic alliances, joint ventures, and corporate partnering arrangements; equity financings; distribution and reseller agreements, corporate formation matters; stock option plans; e-commerce transactions; disposition of assets through bankruptcy; and standard contract review and negotiation. Blackstone Counsel places special emphasis on small to mid-size businesses to help your company get its business done on a day-to-day basis.
Government Contracts and Compliance
We have more than thirty years of experience in helping contractors obtain and successfully perform their federal, state and local government contracts. We assist with existing contract issues, subcontracts, teaming and reseller arrangements, IP and data rights issues, FAR and DFAR issues, RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, SBIR arrangements, governance and compliance issues, to provide you with a competitive edge in this arena.
Intellectual Property
Concepts, strategies, ideas, know-how, inventions – your business success is often based upon and tied to your intellectual capital. Blackstone Counsel assists companies and inventors with protection, licensing, and enforcement of their intellectual property -we want to help you protect, commercialize and maximize your IP.
Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Blackstone Counsel has served as lead counsel in numerous complex litigation matters, including those related to systems, intellectual property, domain names, employment, and commercial and contract disputes. We believe that we should use this experience to keep our Clients out of court and resolve matters if possible, but we will zealously advocate for you in the event of a dispute.
Employment Matters
As soon as you hire an employee, there are legal issues involved. Blackstone Counsel assists you in developing effective human resource policies, in order to avoid disputes and litigation, minimize employee turnover and improve employee morale. We also counsel on compliance with federal Acts related to employment; advise and assist in implementing employee handbooks, agreements, policies and reviews; and fervently represent your interests in the event of an employee dispute or litigation.