We deliver expertise in business and corporate law, assisting businesses with entity formation and dissolution; mergers and acquisitions; in connection with our transactional practice area, general contract review and negotiation; business planning; trademarks and copyrights; corporate governance; and other related business and corporate legal issues.

As a boutique firm, we also offer specialized services in several key areas related to our general business and corporate law practice.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS

Liconte Law has a specialized practice area which provides support for retail establishments, including specialty services geared small- to mid-sized businesses operating in the New York metropolitan area. Businesses operating in retail industries, such as food and beverages (including bars and restaurants), gyms and fitness centers, beauty salons and personal care service industries, can receive expert legal guidance specific to the retail space. We can assist with drafting and negotiating commercial leases; setting up your retail business; filing assumed names/DBAs; obtaining licenses and navigating complex licensure issues; conducting filings with local and city governmental agencies, like the Department of Buildings or State Liquor Authority; and appearing before community boards. We also maintain partnerships with local expeditors to conduct mock exams; assist with resolving fines; and provide other retail business-oriented support services.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

With a principal who started her career with roots in the financial services industry over twenty (20) years ago, Liconte Law offers a specialized practice area for regulated US and non-US financial service institutions and others that wish to operate in the financial service space and/or offer certain services related to financial services (such as fintechs).

We can assist with obtaining licenses to operate as a regulated financial institution; providing guidance on exemptions from registration; regulatory inquiries and examinations (including representation in the event of an enforcement action); and, in connection with our compliance and regulatory consulting practice, draft written supervisory procedures, conduct mock reviews, and conduct routine required third party reviews (such as anti-money laundering (“AML”) program audits, Volcker Rule program audits, or risk reviews) or mandatory trainings required under US regulations (such as AML, compliance, conflict of interest, ethics or Volcker Rule trainings).