Who We Are
In today's business landscape, you need more than just legal advice — you need a strategic partner who can foresee challenges, develop solutions, and deliver results. That is our core principle.
At OHMS Law, we recognize that navigating this intricate legal terrain can be daunting for businesses. That is why we are dedicated to providing expert guidance and support, helping our clients leverage opportunities while minimising potential legal risks.
By partnering with OHMS Law, businesses gain a strategic advantage. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and goals, tailoring our legal strategies to align with their business objectives. We offer proactive advice, helping businesses anticipate and address legal and regulatory issues before they arise.
Our commitment to our clients extends beyond legal counsel; we strive to be trusted advisors, offering strategic insights and guidance for informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
We value open communication and trust, and we build long-term relationships with clients based on a shared commitment to success.
Our Expertise
OHMS Law is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm specializing in the complex and ever-evolving field of commercial law including financial services, technology, insolvency, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and tax.
Our team of seasoned lawyers boasts a proven track record of providing innovative, strategic, and commercially sound legal solutions. We are strategic business advisors. We pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to excellence, client-centric approach, and ability to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing business landscape.
Our team of tech enthusiasts and legal experts understand the unique challenges of the tech industry. We offer expertise in IP, data privacy, and cybersecurity to protect your innovations, so you can focus on building, innovating, and disrupting.
Technology Law
At OHMS Law, we believe that technology is the future and the future is here and has been here for a while now. As innovation thrives, so do legal complexities. Imagine launching your groundbreaking app or technology solution, only to face intellectual property disputes or data privacy breaches. That is where we come in. We are not just lawyers; we are tech enthusiasts who understand the unique challenges you face. Our expertise in IP, data privacy, and cybersecurity ensures your innovations are protected, allowing you to focus on what you do best: building; innovating; disrupting.
Key Areas of Expertise:
● Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding your innovations and creative works through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. We assist clients in securing and enforcing their intellectual property rights, both domestically and internationally.
● AI Governance: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, legal and ethical considerations surrounding AI development and deployment become paramount. We advise clients on regulatory compliance, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and liability issues related to AI systems.
● Data Privacy Compliance: Data is increasingly valuable in today's business world, and regulations around its processing are more stringent than ever. To maintain customer trust and avoid legal issues, it is crucial to comply with privacy laws. Our firm can help you develop and implement robust data privacy frameworks that align with both industry best practices and legal requirements.
● SaaS Agreements: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a prevalent business model, but negotiating and drafting SaaS agreements can be complex. We provide guidance on contract terms, intellectual property ownership, data security, service level agreements, and dispute resolution mechanisms to protect our clients' interests.
● Cybersecurity: We prioritize staying ahead of the evolving cybersecurity landscape by actively monitoring emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and legal developments. Our proactive approach includes keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity technologies, best practices, and regulatory changes. This enables us to provide cutting-edge legal advice and help clients navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape while safeguarding their digital assets and sensitive data.
● Emerging Technologies: We stay ahead of the curve by monitoring legal developments related to emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and the myriad applications of the same such as blockchain, on chain finance, cryptocurrency and AI chatbots. Our proactive approach enables us to provide innovative legal advice and help clients navigate uncharted legal territory
Our Financial Services practice offers bespoke legal solutions to traditional banking institutions, innovative fintech startups, digital lenders, PSPs, and crypto-native enterprises, helping them navigate regulatory complexities and achieve their business goals.
Financial Services
Our firm possesses extensive experience in providing top-tier legal counsel to a diverse clientele within the financial sector. This includes traditional banking institutions, innovative fintech startups, digital lenders, PSPs, crypto-native enterprises and other established financial entities. We recognize the unique challenges and regulatory complexities that each client faces, and we are committed to delivering bespoke legal solutions that are both practical and effective.
Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of financial services law, including:
● Regulatory Compliance: We assist clients in navigating the intricate web of financial regulations, ensuring that they remain compliant with all applicable laws and standards. This includes advising on licensing requirements, AML/CFT/CPF regulations, consumer protection laws, and data privacy regulations.
● Risk Management: We work closely with clients to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, helping them to safeguard their business, assets and reputation. This involves conducting thorough legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating appropriate contracts, and providing guidance on dispute resolution strategies.
● Complex Transactions: We provide comprehensive legal support for a wide range of financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and debt restructuring. Our team has the experience and expertise to handle even the most complex deals, ensuring that our clients' interests are protected at every stage.
● Fintech Innovation: We are at the forefront of legal developments in the fintech space, advising clients on emerging technologies and business models. We assist fintech companies in navigating regulatory hurdles, securing intellectual property protection, and structuring compliant and sustainable business operations.
● Digital Transformation: Our legal team specializes in helping traditional financial institutions navigate the complexities of digital financial services. We provide expertise in regulatory compliance, data privacy, consumer protection, and cybersecurity, empowering our clients to embrace digital transformation while remaining compliant.
At OHMS Law, we help businesses, investment advisors, and investors navigate the ins and outs of capital markets. We simplify securities regulations, licensing, and compliance for our clients, making sure their fundraising efforts are both legal and strategically sound.
Capital Markets and Investments
At OHMS Law, we understand that capital markets and investment activities play a pivotal role in driving economic growth. As businesses look to expand their operations and secure funding through the public markets, they must navigate a complex and ever-evolving landscape of securities regulations and compliance obligations.
Our team has worked on all aspects of the capital markets ecosystem including supporting investment advisors, investors and companies intending to list on the securities markets. We have also been involved in lobbying efforts focused around the digital transformation of the capital markets ecosystem.
We possess an in-depth understanding of the inherent complexities of securities law. We work diligently to ensure that your company's capital-raising endeavors are not only compliant with all applicable regulations but also executed in a strategic and efficient manner. For investors, we will work with you to ensure that your investee companies and your transactions are legally sound.
Comprehensive Capital Markets Legal Services
Our Capital Markets practice encompasses a wide array of services, including:
● Licensing: For investment professionals and companies intending to offer regulated services within the capital markets space.
● Regulatory Compliance: We assist companies in maintaining ongoing compliance with securities laws and regulations, including periodic reporting, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance matters.
● Mergers and Acquisitions: We provide legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions involving publicly listed companies.
Tax is taxing. At OHMS Law, we provide expert advice on tax planning, risk management, and compliance to make ensure you attain your business goals while keeping on the right side of Ceasar.
Tax Advisory
Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive tax advisory services tailored to each client's unique needs. We work closely with our clients to structure their deals in a tax-efficient manner, optimizing their financial outcomes while ensuring full compliance with all applicable tax laws. Our expertise extends to cross-border transactions, where we navigate the complexities of multiple tax jurisdictions. Our team stays abreast of the latest tax legislation and regulatory changes, enabling us to provide proactive and timely advice. We are committed to helping our clients maximize value, minimize tax exposure, and achieve their business goals in a tax-compliant manner.
Our tax advisory services include but are not limited to:
● Tax Planning: Developing customized tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax efficiency.
● Transaction Structuring: Advising on the tax implications of various transaction structures and recommending the most advantageous options.
● Cross-Border Tax Advisory: Assisting with the tax aspects of international transactions, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and treaty planning.
● Indirect Tax: Advising on indirect taxes, such as VAT, Excise and Customs duties.
● VAT Advisory: Providing guidance on value-added tax (VAT) compliance, including registration, returns, and reclaims.
● Tax Due Diligence: Conducting thorough tax due diligence on potential investments or acquisitions to identify tax risks and opportunities.
Whether you are a multinational corporation, a small business owner, or an individual taxpayer, our tax advisory services can help you navigate the complexities of the tax system and achieve your financial objectives.
OHMS Law helps businesses in fiancial distress find practical, effective solutions. We assist with selling assets, negotiating with creditors, and providing guidance in the course of formal insolvency, all to help you protect your business's value and get back on solid financial ground.
Insolvency & Restructuring
Companies facing financial distress require legal counsel experienced in insolvency matters. Our team offers pragmatic, results-oriented advice tailored to each unique situation, including strategic guidance on distressed asset sales, creditor negotiations, and formal insolvency proceedings to navigate complexities and preserve enterprise value.
We support businesses facing financial distress to find the best possible solution, whether that involves restructuring their debts, selling assets, or going through formal insolvency proceedings. We work tirelessly to protect our clients' interests and help them to emerge from insolvency with a renewed focus and a stronger financial foundation.
Our services in this area include:
● Restructuring and Workouts: We assist companies in developing and implementing out-of-court restructuring plans, negotiating with creditors, and exploring alternative financing options to avoid formal insolvency proceedings.
● Distressed Asset Sales: We advise on the sale of distressed assets, including identifying potential buyers, negotiating sale terms, and navigating legal and regulatory requirements.
● Creditor Representation: We represent creditors in insolvency proceedings, working to protect their rights and maximize their recovery.
We provide meticulous and strategic legal support for all types of M&A transactions, from startup acquisitions to complex corporate mergers. We have extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring all legal aspects are addressed regardless of geographical complexities.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Our comprehensive legal services span the entire M&A spectrum, catering to diverse transaction types and magnitudes. Whether you are involved in a startup acquisition, a complex corporate merger, a private equity deal, or any other form of business consolidation, our team is equipped to provide you with meticulous and strategic legal support.
We have extensive experience in handling both domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring that all legal aspects are diligently addressed, regardless of geographical complexities. Our expertise extends to managing high-stakes deals, where we navigate intricate legal landscapes and potential pitfalls to facilitate seamless execution and successful outcomes.
We understand the multifaceted nature of M&A transactions and are committed to delivering tailored legal solutions that align with your specific business objectives and risk tolerance.
Why Work With Us?
At OHMS Law, we combine the sophistication of big-law expertise with the agility and personalized service of a boutique practice.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Proven Track Record
Our lawyers have worked on high-stakes matters, including multi-million-dollar M&A deals, complex restructuring projects, and tax-efficient transaction planning for multinational corporations. This experience allows us to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.
In-House Perspective
Some of our lawyers have served as in-house counsel and understand the pressures businesses face and the importance of aligning legal strategies with broader business objectives. They have worked with business leaders and technical teams to deliver innovative products and manage business and legal risks. This practical, business-first approach ensures our advice is actionable and impactful.
Client-Centric Approach
As a boutique firm, we prioritize building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. We offer personalized attention, tailored solutions, and a commitment to responsiveness that larger firms often struggle to deliver.
Innovative Solutions
We embrace technology and innovation, both in our practice and in the solutions we offer to clients. Whether it’s advising on blockchain-related insolvency matters or structuring deals for tech startups, we stay ahead of the curve to provide cutting-edge legal counsel.
Collaborative approach
Our firm distinguishes itself by fostering a collaborative approach, working closely with both regulators and businesses. This unique perspective allows us to anticipate potential hurdles, develop proactive strategies, and deliver current solutions that seamlessly integrate with your business objectives. We don't just interpret the law; we build bridges, ensuring your legal support is not only effective but also aligned with the evolving landscape of your industry.
Who We Serve
Whether you are a growing business seeking legal guidance on scaling operations, a financial institution navigating regulatory complexities, or a company undergoing restructuring or acquisition, OHMS Law is here to help you achieve your goals with confidence.
Our clients include:
Let’s Build Your Success Together
At OHMS Law, we do not just solve legal problems, we partner with you to drive your success. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can provide the strategic legal support you need to thrive in today’s complex business environment.
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