Advisory and Case Evaluation

Building on our foundation as a litigation boutique, we also offer the following advisory services:

Case Evaluation

The most important service we can provide to an investor client is case evaluation.  Knowing whether to litigate is as important as knowing how to litigate, and providing thorough case evaluation to all clients prior to litigation is an integral part of our core mission.  We are also available to act as evaluation counsel for clients when selecting other firms to pursue litigation.

Litigation Advisory Services for Investors

Sianni & Straite LLP can advise investors looking to invest in companies facing litigation, and evaluate and handicap litigation risk.  “Bet the bank” litigation is increasingly common, and the outcome of a single court case can materially affect the share price of a company.  We are able to evaluate – and continually monitor – litigation for clients seeking to invest in defendants and plaintiffs involved in shareholder suits.

Pre-Merger Advisory

Large investments sometimes need pre-transaction regulatory clearance, including Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) review.  Our attorneys are available to advise investors before consummating an investment, with the goal of avoiding litigation and obtaining regulatory approval as quickly as possible.  We can also work with the client’s M&A counsel to ensure that investors observe all relevant pre-merger “gun-jumping” rules to avoid impermissible pre-merger integration.  Finally, we can work with third-party investors such as hedge funds to evaluate and handicap antitrust-problematic deals.

Transactional

Although Sianni & Straite LLP is primarily a litigation boutique, we are also available to assist clients with a host of transactional work including contract negotiation, real estate matters, and setting up new business entities.  Our attention to detail, small size and  litigation experience can be invaluable for clients seeking customized service and the ability to spot – and hopefully avoid – potential litigation red-flags.