Business Law

“Most deadly errors arise from obsolete assumptions.” - Frank Herbert

Vidar’s business law team represents companies at every stage of their lifecycle with a focus on setting up a stable initial foundation, assisting with growth, and maximizing profit potential. Our clients include:

  • Startup and Growth Stage Companies: We advise early stage companies on issues such as corporate structure, governance, funding, and contract issues. We have long-term relationships with many startups and entrepreneurs and understand the unique challenges facing these companies. Our goal is to assist early stage companies build a solid foundation and allow them to grow and transition to the next stage.
  • Established Companies Seeking to Expand: We work with companies who want to expand their current business and/or expand into Illinois. Whether you need to scale an existing business, secure additional funding, or completely revise your business agreements and policies to allow growth, we have the experience to help get it done.
  • Companies in Transition: We assist companies with transitions, sales, and succession plans. Our lawyers can help you find the right partner, develop an appropriate company valuation, or plan for succession.

Vidar’s attorneys have represented clients in the following areas:

  • Corporate Formation and Entity Selection
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Contract Negotiation and Drafting
  • Employee and Independent Contractor Issues
  • Freelance Agreements
  • Employee Handbooks Development
  • Data Security Policy Creation
  • Corporate Privacy Policy Creation
  • Company Financing
  • Family Owned Business Issues
  • Franchising
  • Closely Held Business Issues