Running a business requires constant attention to legal risk, but not every company needs or can justify the expense of a full-time in-house legal department. Stinar Lannen’s Fractional General Counsel program provides dedicated, senior-level legal support on a flexible, cost-effective basis. We serve as a seamless extension of your management team, delivering proactive legal guidance and strategic risk management without the overhead of permanent in-house counsel.

Our corporate attorneys bring decades of experience across industries, enabling us to advise on the full range of issues that businesses encounter: commercial contracts, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, intellectual property, employment matters, regulatory licensing, government contracting, and tax planning. We work closely with executives and boards to anticipate legal challenges before they become crises.

Our Fractional General Counsel services include:

Commercial Contracts — Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and amending joint venture agreements, service agreements, supply contracts, licensing arrangements, and other commercial instruments. [

Corporate and Securities Matters — Advising on investments, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, joint ventures, and compliance with federal and state securities laws.

Finance — Evaluating capital structures, assisting with debt and equity transactions, and positioning companies to access optimal financing arrangements.

Regulatory Compliance — Ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable licensing, permitting, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Intellectual Property — Advising on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing strategies—whether as licensor or licensee.

Corporate Governance — Counseling boards and management on governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and organizational policies.

Employment — Advising on hiring, termination, compensation, non-compete agreements, and compliance with labor and employment laws.