8235 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63105

Business Law

Practicing Attorneys

Our Firm advises and represents companies and individuals with a broad range of business related services.  We advise our clients relating to the formation of an entity, contracts for goods and services, real property acquisition and sale, leases, personnel with buying or selling a business and other business law. 

Business Startup Services

Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our Firm assists to help our clients in the selection and formation of legally appropriate business entities and business strategies to achieve their goals.  

We also consult with business owners and draft shareholder, partnership or operating agreements as part of the entity formation process.

Buying and Selling Businesses

Our Firm can guide business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business including advising on the structure of the transaction, negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum, advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process, advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence and drafting, reviewing and negotiating the documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, security agreements and employment or consulting agreements.

Preparation and Review of Business Contracts

Our Firm consults with business owners to draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to various business activities, including buy-sell agreements, lease agreements, service contracts, releases and waivers, property agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements and employment and consulting agreements.



Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP assists clients with Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Education Law, Business Law, Labor and Employment Law, Estate and Tax Planning, Real Estate Law and Professional Liability Defense in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis and St. Charles Counties and throughout Missouri and Central and Southern Illinois.



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