Business Law

John Babcock has over 35 years of experience in corporate and tax law matters, mergers and acquisitions, and general business and financing transactions.

Jim represents entrepreneurs and businesses in a wide array of transactions and governance issues. He has significant experience representing health care providers and other clients in the health care field including management service organizations, physician practices, physician-owners of ambulatory surgery centers, and physician practices that have relationships with management service organizations. He has extensive experience helping providers and MSOs navigate North Carolina’s corporate practice of medicine doctrine and other regulatory paradigms. He also has assisted health care entities address recapitalization and insolvency issues. Additionally, Jim advises executives in connection with their employment relationships, including negotiation of employment and separation agreements.

Mike’s practice focuses on business transactions, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contract matters, and general corporate law. Prior to joining the firm, Mike was a partner at Wall Babcock LLP and previously was a partner with two large international law firms.

James focuses his practice on commercial real estate and corporate matters. He represents clients in connection with the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, and development of various classes of commercial real property across North Carolina. His practice includes commercial real estate-related tax matters, with a focus on Section 1031 and Section 1033 exchanges, as well as real estate-related estate planning matters and general corporate work in support of real estate transactions.