CORPORATE

CONTRACTS: Antigua and Barbuda Contract Attorneys

A Contract is a legally binding agreement, in which two or more parties exchange rights and responsibilities. Contract lawyers draft, negotiate, and execute legally-enforceable agreements. In today's ever-evolving business landscape, contractual matters are at the pillar of successful dealings. Our firm takes a proactive approach to contract review and drafting. The attorneys of Rika Bird & Associates will work with you from the ground up to ensure that your needs and concerns are accounted for in the contracting process. Whether you are an individual, small business or large company, the RBA team can help. For additional peace of mind, you can rest assured that our many years of litigation experience have taught us the skills necessary to enforce agreements. Rika Bird & Associates have the capability to litigate, mediate, negotiate, and settle a wide array of contract matters including but not limited to:

  • Sale and Purchase Agreements
  • Rental Agreements
  • Commercial Purchase and Leasing Agreements
  • Employment and Labor Contracts
  • Governmental Contracting Agreements
  • Construction Contracts
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Express, Implied, or Quasi-Contracts

The law of contracts is vast and complex. Regardless of the size of your goals, we can help you achieve them. We are here to make sure that all of your business and personal contracts are handled with the utmost care and diligence. If you are seeking representation on a contract matter, contact the attorneys of Rika Bird & Associates today and begin the conversation. Our attorneys have the drive and know-how you need.

GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

Rika Bird & Associates has been representing businesses, as corporate general counsel for over 15 years. Our clients rest assured that their legal matters are well taken care so they can focus on what they do best - run their business. In today's fast paced and often litigious society, it is crucial to have a team of legal professionals watching after your business' best interest. When business owners begin their entrepreneurial journey they often do not anticipate the legal formalities that need to be satisfied, or the legal issues that could arise. Whether you are aware of the various laws that businesses have to navigate through or you are interested in learning the laws that govern your next project, Rika Bird & Associates can help. Several of the functions that we can handle include but are not limited to:

  • Examine and evaluate internal and external impacts of any decision or course of action
  • Set internal governance policies
  • Provide expert and strategic legal advice to corporate management and executives
  • Strategically evaluate risks
  • Identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks
  • General compliance matters
  • Deal with external parties including regulators
  • Draft and review transactional and employment contracts
  • Deal with complex, significant matters that relate to various legal and regulatory areas

At Rika Bird & Associates we have proven experience in a broad spectrum of business environments. Our diligent attorneys maintain a broad legal knowledge base in the areas of corporate, labor, and transactional law.

SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES

Rika Bird & Associates have been assisting general counsel of various businesses/companies. In doing so, we have worked hand in hand with general counsel to resolve complex issues that arise in the handling modern business dealings.

For each matter, we provide a budget and fair, predictive costs for legal services. It is with the most fervent care that we strategize and implement internal working arrangements with general counsel so as to avoid pitfalls and disagreements in the course of working cooperatively. There is no time for internal operating errors or lapses in communication. For these reasons, we stay diligent in working together to achieve the best possible results for corporate clients.

We help general counsel stay up-to-date on specific practice areas of the law. While a business is producing and its general counsel is maintaining order among its affairs, we are here to assist in matters that exceed the scope of general practice. We understand that a case by case examination is required for all business initiatives. We take the time to collect the knowledge necessary to advise attorneys within all aspects of business.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

All new and existing businesses can benefit from having a legal team in its corner. A diligent business attorney can help in all aspects of business. Legal assistance is vital when navigating the modern business landscape. In starting a business, entrepreneurs are in need services which we can provide inclusive of:

  • Business organization consulting
  • Business registration
  • Articles of incorporation
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Asset purchase agreements
  • Copyright and trademark
  • Risk assessment and management

The lawyers of Rika Bird & Associates have the experience necessary to make your business more efficient and productive. We have the connections and resources to tackle any objective with confidence and diligence. We have worked with a diverse business client base and taken that as an opportunity to learn and excel in many different types of business.

Whether you have been operating for generations or you are a start-up, we have the knowledge and commitment to help your business succeed. We are here to help you achieve your business goals and will work diligently to do so.

COMPANIES

Registration of local companies including drafting of Articles of Incorporation; filing of annual returns; registered office services; registration of foreign companies to do business in Antigua and Barbuda are a part of our services.