At Estrella LLC we represent businesses and corporations at every stage of business planning and development.
From business start-up and financing to implementing steps for growth, our corporate and commercial practice is dedicated to providing business clients with the confidence and strategy necessary to achieve their long-term goals. We treat the legal concerns of our smaller clients with the same care and respect as those of our larger clients, ensuring prompt and individualized attention for all.
Our attorneys encourage a strategic approach to legal matters, counseling clients through all phases of business transactions, including planning, financing, tax, intellectual property, and real estate matters. We aren’t just lawyers—we are trusted business advisers. We have assisted numerous businesses in entering Puerto Rico, expanding their establishments, and growing throughout the island. As one of the most respected law firms in Puerto Rico, we represent high-profile clients across various areas, including commercial, litigation, and labor & employment.
Our Corporate and Commercial team has extensive experience in a wide variety of transactions, including stock and asset purchase and sales, due diligence, joint-ventures, strategic alliances, subscriptions and stock options, organized buyouts, spin-offs, restructurings, and recapitalizations. Additionally, we advise clients on corporate matters such as: amendments and restatements of organizational agreements, shareholders covenants, executive compensation, corporate transactional fairness issues; board structure and composition; voting trusts, fiduciary duties of officers, directors, and majority shareholders; crisis management, and indemnification of directors and officers.
Together with our Dispute Resolution group, we advise and represent companies, directors, officers, and shareholders in complex business litigation matters involving corporate governance, derivative and direct actions, violation of fiduciary duties and ownership and control disputes among business owners, directors, and officers. We work closely with our corporate clients to provide practical, customized solutions that further their business objectives. Our “one firm” approach ensures that we work across legal disciplines to provide the highest level of service.
Innovation and Technology
At Estrella LLC, we strongly believe in the strategic use of technology to provide cost-effective solutions to our clients. By leveraging automated workflows and intelligent data, we not only enhance the efficiency and affordability of our services but also offer valuable data analytics to clients regarding their cases and legal spending. This allows our clients to make informed decisions and optimize their legal strategies.
We also employ advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct contract reviews, ensuring that our clients receive the most accurate and thorough analysis possible. As innovators in the legal field, we assist corporate departments with contract review tools, incorporating their specific requirements into our AI-driven platforms. This unique approach ensures that our clients benefit from a double set of eyes on their contracts, maximizing accuracy and value. As a legal tech leader in Puerto Rico, Estrella LLC offers unparalleled technological integration and expertise. This makes us the premier choice for businesses seeking cutting-edge legal solutions.
Business Licensing and Permits
Our Corporate and Commercial practice helps businesses in Puerto Rico navigate the complex landscape of business licensing and permits. We guide clients through the application process, ensuring compliance with local and industry-specific regulations to avoid delays and penalties. Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a Fortune 500 company, our team is dedicated to ensuring your compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. By leveraging our deep knowledge of Puerto Rico’s regulatory landscape, we help businesses secure the appropriate permits and maintain ongoing compliance, allowing them to focus on growth and operations.
Trusted by both small businesses and top 500 companies, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive and personalized approach to permitting and licensing compliance. Our clients rely on us for our thorough understanding of the regulatory environment and our commitment to delivering timely and accurate solutions. Let us help you achieve peace of mind knowing that your business is fully compliant and ready to thrive.
Business Operations Advice and Consulting
At Estrella LLC, we provide expert business operations advice and consulting to help enterprises in Puerto Rico navigate the complexities of running a business while ensuring compliance with local laws. From managing contracts and regulatory matters to addressing risk management, we offer tailored solutions designed to meet each client’s specific operational needs. Our goal is to guide businesses through legal challenges, allowing them to focus on growth and long-term success.
In addition to our core services, we offer a range of advisory and consulting services to further support your business operations. Our team provides regulatory compliance audits to ensure your business adheres to all relevant laws and regulations. We also assist with strategic planning for business expansion, helping you identify opportunities and mitigate risks. Furthermore, we offer tailored advice on industry-specific requirements, ensuring that your business remains competitive and compliant in your sector. At Estrella LLC, we are committed to providing comprehensive support to help your business thrive in a complex regulatory environment.
Corporate Setup and Governance
At Estrella LLC, we provide expert guidance to enterprises in Puerto Rico on corporate setup and governance, helping businesses establish a solid legal foundation from the outset. Our team assists with selecting the appropriate legal structure, whether it’s a corporation, LLC, partnership or other, and can draft essential documents such as bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements. We ensure compliance with local regulations, so you can focus on building your business with confidence. Our goal is to help you lay a strong foundation that supports your long-term success.
Beyond the initial setup, we offer ongoing counsel to ensure businesses maintain strong governance practices and navigate any corporate challenges that may arise. Our services include regular compliance audits, updates to governance documents, and strategic advice on corporate restructuring and mergers. We also provide training for boards of directors and management teams to enhance their understanding of governance best practices. With our deep expertise and commitment to your success, Estrella LLC is your trusted partner in corporate governance and business growth.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Whether our clients are acquiring another company or are the target for a merger or acquisition, our attorneys will serve as engaging, trusted negotiators to ensure the deal is successfully completed. With our extensive corporate experience and thorough understanding of Puerto Rico law, we facilitate mergers and acquisitions for companies of all sizes.
When assisting a selling client, we prepare well in advance of the potential merger or sale by drafting necessary documents, identifying and assessing any potential issues, and providing comprehensive advice on all aspects of the transaction. We conduct thorough due diligence investigations into the target’s records and operating procedures, assess potential risks and draft all necessary documents to close the transaction. Our goal is to provide seamless support throughout the entire process, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome for our clients.
Additionally, as part of the Meritas global legal network, we ensure seamless cross-border collaboration for international M&A needs. Our clients benefit from local expertise across jurisdictions, provided by firms that have been pre-vetted for quality and with whom we have established trusted relationships. This network allows us to offer comprehensive support and ensure that all aspects of international transactions are handled with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. For more information on our cross-border capabilities, check out the M&A microsite: https://www.meritas.org/mergers-and-acquisitions
Emerging Companies & Start-ups
At Estrella, LLC, we are passionate about entrepreneurship. Founders of businesses face many complicated decisions that will impact their business and finances for years to come. Because of these far-reaching implications, start-up companies need to partner with skilled attorneys who have vast experience in Puerto Rico’s business climate. We do our best to ease our entrepreneurial clients’ concerns. We nurture and support entrepreneurs through all phases of business development, including creating a comprehensive business plan, selecting a business entity, securing financing and drafting the necessary documents.
Entrepreneurship requires a huge investment of time and money. At Estrella, LLC, we honor that investment by guiding entrepreneurs to make smart decisions that pave the road for lasting success. Our comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your business is carefully planned and executed, providing a solid foundation for growth, expansions, and long-term prosperity.
Corporate and Commercial Tax Services
Our Corporate and Commercial practice assists clients in Puerto Rico in navigating the complexities of tax law and leveraging available incentives to optimize their financial strategies. We offer tailored advice on tax planning, compliance, and structuring, ensuring businesses can take full advantage of Puerto Rico’s attractive tax incentives.
Whether it’s corporate taxes, employee benefits, or industry-specific incentives, we help businesses minimize tax liability while remaining compliant with Puerto Rico’s evolving tax regulations. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support that allows our clients to maximize their financial efficiency and achieve long-term success.
Intellectual Property
Our firm’s intellectual property law practice has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients and the dynamic landscape of IP law. We offer comprehensive services that include local and federal registration and litigation regarding trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition and advertising matters. Our team is dedicated to protecting your intellectual property rights and ensuring that your creative and business assets are fully safeguarded.
We serve our clients passionately and effectively, always striving to provide innovative solutions that best benefit their interests. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually reinvent our practice, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of intellectual property law. Our objective is always to promote progress in Puerto Rico by supporting the growth and success of our clients. Whether you are a startup, an established business, or an individual creator, we are here to provide the expertise and support you need to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Secured Transactions
The attorneys at Estrella LLC are skilled business lawyers with extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and closing business, finance and real estate transactions. Our team is adept at handling complex deals, ensuring that every aspect is meticulously managed to protect our clients’ interests. When asset-based financing deals arise, we take that all necessary filings and steps to secure the assets on behalf of our clients, including thorough due diligence, precise documentation, and timely filings.
Our goal is to anticipate and address the growing needs of entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporations alike. We provide tailored legal solutions that support your business objectives and help you navigate the intricacies of the commercial and real estate markets. Whether you are acquiring property, securing financing, or negotiating a business deal, Estrella LLC is committed to delivering exceptional service and strategic advice to ensure your success.
Renewable Energy
The renewable energy sector presents numerous legal challenges that require specialized skills and expertise. At Estrella LLC, we possess the requisite knowledge to handle a wide range of renewable energy matters, including finance, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, environmental law, intellectual property and project development. Our team advises a diverse group of clients committed to developing and utilizing renewable energy products, including developers, contractors, investors, lenders and land owners.
Our extensive experience in the energy industry provides us with deep insight into the complex federal, local and Commonwealth laws that regulate this sector. We help our corporate clients understand how their energy decisions will impact their businesses and provide strategic advice on navigating regulatory limitations. By offering comprehensive legal support, we ensure that our clients can confidently pursue their renewable energy projects while remaining compliant with all relevant regulations. At Estrella LLC, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions and supporting the growth of the renewable energy industry.
Real Estate
To meet the needs of our ever-growing client base, Estrella LLC offers lawyers experienced in structuring complex real estate transactions and providing creative solutions tailored to each client’s unique requirements. Due to Puerto Rico’s Spanish civil law tradition and the role of the Latin Notary Public, real estate transactions in Puerto Rico are inherently complex, regardless of the amounts involved. This complexity underscores the importances of having experienced counsel that can guide you through the process.
At Estrella LLC we have the experience to assist clients with a wide range of real estate matters. From helping retail clients through the acquisition, zoning, licensing and construction process to structuring intricate real estate transactions, our team has the combined experience to support you through any real estate endeavor. We are committed to providing comprehensive legal services that ensure your real estate transactions are handled efficiently and effectively, giving you peace of mind and confidence in your investments.
