Corporate

Ms. Chen’s experience as a corporate and business lawyer in the San Diego area ranges from small and emerging entrepreneurs to large Fortune 500 corporations. Her areas of expertise include: corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity financings, and corporate governance matters. To meet the challenges and opportunities of today’s uncompromising business environments, clients have the benefit of drawing on her legal insight and business instinct. Her services include:

  • Formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships;
  • Advise clients in risk minimization planning and general corporate matters;
  • Provide critical contract review, analysis, negotiate and draft commercial contracts, including distribution and service agreements, licensing agreements, employment agreements, commercial leases and joint venture agreements;
  • Assist clients with purchase and sale of business entities and assets: perform due diligence, draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and related ancillary documents, manage closing and post-closing follow-ups;
  • Represent private equity investors, partnerships and funds, regarding the development and execution of investment and exit strategies, and the creation of value through acquisitions, divestitures and innovative financing techniques.

About Me

Cecilia holds a Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law and B.S. in finance from Boston University.


Cecilia is a member of the State Bar of California, State Bar of Virginia, San Diego County Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Read More...

Testimonial

I have been able to utilize Cecilia’s services for my small business on several occasions. She drafted several documents for use with clients. Her expertise was solid, formidable and very timely. Yet, what was as equally as impressive was her personal service. Cecilia has an ability to make you feel comfortable when you don’t understand legalize and at the same time interpret your need. When I have a future need for legal service I know whom I will turn to – Cecilia Chen. You would be wise to use her services. — Jerry T., Financial and Wealth Manager