Corporate and Civil Law Advisory
Corporate legal advisory
Your company grows. We take care of your legal security.
We defend your company’s legal interests in everything it does Managing a company’s legal affairs involves much more than completing a single procedure. From forming a company to signing a contract, increasing its capital or bringing in a new partner, every decision has legal implications that can affect your business’s future. Without a specialist team, it is easy to overlook important issues that can lead to disputes or hold back the company’s growth.
Afianza works alongside your business to create a solid legal framework that protects your interests and helps you make decisions with greater confidence. Its team of corporate law specialists supports you at every stage, with advice tailored to your company’s size, structure and specific needs.
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Our Commercial Law Consulting Services
This is how we optimise the legal implications of your decisions
Company formation, changes and dissolution
Choosing the right legal structure is one of the first important decisions for any business. At Afianza Avant we advise you throughout the company formation process and support you with any subsequent changes.
We also manage capital increases and reductions, changes to governing bodies and the liquidation or dissolution of your company.
We are an Entrepreneur Support Point (PAE), allowing us to form companies quickly and easily through the CIRCE system, reducing paperwork and helping you start trading sooner.
Legal Advisory for Startups and Growing Companies
We help startups and emerging companies give legal form to their projects from day one. We accompany the founders in the constitution of the company, the regulation of relationships between partners, the protection of their strategic assets, the entry of investors and the financing processes.
We design scalable legal structures that allow the company to grow safely, professionalize its organisation and face future rounds of investment or financing and expansion processes with the maximum guarantees.
Commercial contracts and business agreements
Contracts underpin many business relationships. A poorly drafted agreement can become a serious problem in the future.
At Afianza Avant we draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, such as sale and purchase, distribution or franchise agreements, to ensure the terms are clearly defined and all parties are protected.
Entry of partners and investments
The incorporation of new partners or investors requires clearly defining the rules of the game.
We help you regulate relationships between partners through agreements that establish rights, obligations, decision-making mechanisms and procedures to resolve possible future discrepancies.
Mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions
Acquisitions, sales and mergers require detailed legal analysis and careful planning.
At Afianza Avant we support you throughout the process, from preparing the initial documentation and carrying out due diligence to negotiating and completing the transaction.
Board secretarial services
A company’s governing body must meet a series of legal obligations that require ongoing oversight.
At Afianza Avant we support and advise board members and can act as a non-director company secretary to ensure compliance with current regulations.
Family protocols and shareholders’ agreements
When your company has several partners or operates within a family setting, clear rules governing the relationships between the different parties are essential. At Afianza Avant we advise you on shareholders’ agreements and family protocols to define responsibilities, facilitate succession, preserve business stability and prevent disputes.
Industrial and intellectual property
Brands and intangible assets are part of any company’s value. At Afianza Avant we protect trademarks, patents, distinctive signs and intellectual and industrial property rights, as well as managing their registration and defending their use against third parties.
Business restructuring and insolvency law
Difficult times call for quick, well-informed decisions. At Afianza Avant we provide solutions for business restructuring, insolvency proceedings and the second-chance process, always seeking the most suitable option to keep your business operating or minimise the impact of the situation.
Inheritances and wills
Managing business assets can also involve complex inheritance processes. At Afianza Avant we draft wills and legacies and handle all legal and tax procedures relating to the distribution of inheritances, whether by agreement or through the courts.
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Why count on Afianza Avant?
We speak the language of the company and offer practical solutions.
We accompany you on a day-to-day basis and also in strategic decisions.
We anticipate risks before they become problems.
We coordinate commercial advice with the tax, labour and accounting areas.
We adapt our solutions to the size and moment of each business.
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Answers to your questions
What is corporate legal advice and what does it cover?
Corporate legal advice helps you manage the legal aspects of your company. It covers matters such as company formation, agreements between partners, corporate changes and compliance with commercial obligations.
What corporate transactions does a corporate law consultancy handle?
At Afianza Avant we manage transactions such as company formation, changes to articles of association, capital increases or reductions, the entry or exit of partners and other procedures relating to the company’s structure.
When should partners sign an agreement?
It is best to sign one when the business starts operating. An agreement between partners establishes clear rules, defines responsibilities and anticipates potential future disputes.
What documentation is needed to form or make changes to a company?
The documentation depends on the procedure you want to complete. You will usually need the partners’ details, company information and documents relating to the transaction. We will tell you what is required in each case.
Do I need a commercial lawyer if my company already has tax and accounting advice?
Yes. Although the tax, accounting and commercial areas are closely related, each one covers different aspects.
The commercial lawyer is responsible for legally protecting the company in matters such as contracts, corporate operations, relationships between partners, business reorganizations or corporate conflicts. Having specialised commercial advice helps reduce risks and make decisions with greater security.
What commercial obligations does a company have each year?
Companies must meet various obligations, such as preparing and approving annual accounts, filing them with the relevant registry and updating certain corporate documents.
How can a company protect its contracts and business agreements?
The best way to protect a business relationship is to have clear contracts adapted to each situation.
A well-drafted contract allows you to define rights and obligations, limit responsibilities, regulate non-compliance and establish mechanisms to resolve possible disputes. Properly reviewing agreements before signing significantly reduces legal and economic risks for the company.
What happens if I want to incorporate a new partner or investor into my company?
The entry of a new partner requires analyzing both the legal and economic aspects of the operation.
It is advisable to adequately regulate voting rights, profit sharing, the functions of each partner and possible future exit situations. It is advisable to formalize a partners' agreement that establishes clear rules for business coexistence.
Do you help startups and entrepreneurs create their company?
Yes. We advise entrepreneurs and startups from the initial phases of the project.
We help you choose the most appropriate legal structure, establish the company, regulate the relationships between partners, protect the key assets of the business and prepare the company for future rounds of financing or growth processes.
When should I review the legal structure of my company?
It is advisable to review the corporate structure when significant changes occur in the business, such as the entry of new partners, growth processes, international expansion, acquisitions, internal reorganizations or family succession plans.
A periodic review makes it possible to detect risks, optimise the company's organisation and ensure that the structure remains adequate for the business objectives.
What should I ask a corporate law advisor before hiring them?
They should explain which services are included, how they will support you and what experience they have with businesses like yours. You should also find out how they will handle routine enquiries and procedures.
What risks does corporate compliance help a company avoid?
Corporate compliance helps reduce legal risks, prevent breaches and improve the company’s internal management. It also enables you to establish procedures that make decision-making more secure.
How can we help your business?
We can help in more ways than you might expect. Let’s start by getting to know your business.
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