Business Transactions Attorneys
- Award-Winning Law Firm
- State & Federal Court Experience
- Experienced MN Litigators
- Serving Minnesota Since 2003
Minnesota Business Transactions Attorneys
Well-structured transactions create opportunities. Poorly structured ones create disputes. In fact, the strongest agreements anticipate what happens when the deal doesn't go according to plan.
Whether you're negotiating a significant contract, purchasing or selling a business, entering a commercial lease, or completing another important transaction, the decisions made before an agreement is signed can have lasting legal and financial consequences. Burns & Hansen helps businesses structure transactions, manage risk, and make informed decisions before commitments are made.
Our Business Transaction Services
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Contract Drafting & Review
Well-drafted contracts establish expectations, allocate risk, and reduce the likelihood of future disputes. Burns & Hansen drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial agreements ranging from customer and vendor contracts to commercial leases, licensing agreements, employment agreements, financing documents, and other business contracts.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buying or selling a business involves far more than negotiating a purchase price. Burns & Hansen advises buyers and sellers throughout mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, ownership transitions, and related transactions, helping clients assess risk, negotiate terms, conduct due diligence, and complete the transaction.
Why Burns & Hansen for Business Transactions
When you work with Burns & Hansen, you benefit from:
- Attorneys who understand both the legal and business objectives behind complex transactions.
- Early guidance that identifies potential risks before agreements are signed.
- Experience negotiating and drafting agreements that support long-term business relationships while addressing your legal and financial interests.
- Counsel focused on keeping transactions moving without overlooking important legal considerations.
- Support when transactions involve commercial real estate, employment matters, financing, ownership changes, or future disputes.
- Direct access to experienced business attorneys throughout your transaction.
Common Situations We Can Help With
You may benefit from legal counsel if you're trying to:
- Buy or sell a business.
- Negotiate or review an important commercial agreement.
- Draft contracts that clearly define each party's rights and responsibilities.
- Structure a business transaction to reduce legal and financial risk.
- Negotiate vendor, supplier, customer, or service agreements.
- Purchase, lease, or finance commercial property.
- Resolve concerns before signing a contract or closing a transaction.
- Represent your business during a complex negotiation.
- Address another business transaction or commercial agreement, or aren't sure whether your situation fits one of these categories. Contact Burns & Hansen to discuss your situation with an attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of business transactions does Burns & Hansen handle?
We advise clients on business purchases and sales, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, commercial leases, financing transactions, licensing agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, and other business transactions.
When should I involve an attorney in a business transaction?
Ideally before negotiations are finalized or agreements are signed. Early legal involvement often identifies issues that are far easier to address before a transaction closes.
Why should an attorney review a contract if both parties already agree?
Even when the business terms are settled, the language of a contract determines each party's rights, obligations, and remedies if something goes wrong. A careful review can identify unnecessary risks and ambiguities.
Can Burns & Hansen negotiate contracts on my behalf?
Yes. We regularly negotiate contract terms, propose revisions, and work with the other party to reach agreements that reflect our clients' objectives.
Does Burns & Hansen only represent large businesses?
No. We advise businesses at every stage, from entrepreneurs and closely held companies to established businesses completing sophisticated commercial transactions.
Can you help if a transaction later becomes a dispute?
Yes. If negotiations break down or a party fails to perform its contractual obligations, our business litigation attorneys can represent you in negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, or litigation.
What happens if litigation over a business transaction leads to an appeal?
Burns & Hansen handles civil appeals arising from business and commercial disputes. Our appellate attorneys can also work with litigation counsel during a significant dispute when preservation of issues or other appellate considerations may affect later review.
Speak With a Minnesota Business Transactions Attorney
Whether you're negotiating an important agreement or preparing for a significant business transaction, legal guidance can help you understand the commitments being made before they become binding. Contact Burns & Hansen to speak with a Minnesota business transactions attorney.
