Strategic Business Advice
John Day prides himself on furnishing clients with pragmatic legal advice that supports their business objectives and reduces their legal risks. For example, John routinely prepares contractual provisions that provide clients with both an advantageous business position and protection from potential disputes. He stays well-versed in all applicable laws and regulations, to ensure his clients do not inadvertently run astray of legal requirements. John also has extensive trial experience, which he uses to his clients’ advantage by proactively identifying and resolving potential problem areas before they grow into actual problems. When business disputes do arise, he uses early and effective negotiation to avoid expensive and uncertain litigation.
The services John provides to businesses include, without limitation:
Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Interpretation
Advice regarding Employment, Compensation, and Environmental Issues
Prompt Intervention to Address Breaches of Contract and Business Disputes
Business Mergers, Acquisitions, and Sales
Development and Evaluation of Bid Proposals
Insurance Coverage Assessments and Negotiations
Representation during Governmental Investigations
Defense against Regulatory Actions
Some recent examples of John’s work on behalf of business clients include:
Serving as general counsel for corporate clients in a variety of industries, including medical, transportation, construction, and publishing
Negotiating a $48 million contract on behalf of a service provider at a Massachusetts entertainment venue
Coordinating a multimillion dollar transfer of partnership share interests in a transaction involving multiple trusts, corporations, and limited partnerships
Representing a restaurant during its purchase of assets to establish a second location
Collaborating with a lender and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency to secure business financing on behalf of a client for the purpose of acquiring new equipment