Founded in 2005, AbdulJaami, PLLC is a law firm that helps owners, senior managers, entrepreneurs and investors solve their corporate and commercial transaction legal issues. Clients of AbdulJaami, PLLC typically generate annual revenues in excess of US$1 million or are developing or planning significant projects or investments. With a focus on transactions that involve elements of corporate finance, trade finance or project finance, AbdulJaami, PLLC concentrates on providing clients with sophisticated legal solutions, executed efficiently and in a timely manner. Although our solutions are fairly priced, we are not a low-cost legal service provider. Respective Significant Transactions AbdulJaami, PLLC’s law practice focuses on providing solutions from the initial start-up capitalization of a company (fund raising), to strategic purchases or sales, working capital solutions and the financing of major projects. · In 2006, AbdulJaami, PLLC advised a Northeast Brazil port operator on strategic alternatives, including off-shore lease finance and foreign direct project finance, for the planned financing of a US$70 million planned port expansion. · In 2005, AbdulJaami, PLLC advised a small project development company on the structuring of a US$10 million equity and debt capital raise. US$3-4 million was raised through a private placement offering of subordinated promissory notes. The remaining capital needs were satisfied through a medium term commercial bank loan. · In 2006, AbdulJaami, PLLC advised a Can$25 million (sales) Canadian biotech on the US$10 million financing of a cGMP drug manufacturing facility. AbdulJaami, PLLC was instrumental in motivating a US$1 billion fund to offer a US$20 million purchase order finance credit facility. · In 2006, AbdulJaami, PLLC advised a start-up U.S. company on the financing of its US$3.5 million working capital needs for product distribution in Mexico. AbdulJaami, PLLC was instrumental in this company’s securing a US$2.5 million account receivable and factoring facility commitment from a US$250+ million working capital finance provider. · In 2006, AbdulJaami, PLLC played a key role in the development of a US$160 million offshore-USA ethanol project. From the early identification of development risks to through the structuring of the project company and associated investment vehicle, AbdulJaami, PLLC was integral to this project’s maturation. The project is ongoing. Small Firm; Big Solutions At AbdulJaami, PLLC, we focus on our strength in financial and strategic matters. This strength is derived from our foundation in transactional securities law, corporate law and commercial law. We maintain our focus on corporate and financial matters and advise clients on structuring trade finance/working capital solutions and the successful financing of significant projects. Many of the articles and presentations that are located in the AbdulJaami, PLLC Learning Center are outgrowths of client matters that we have advised on. Engaging AbdulJaami, PLLC Prospective Clients generally arrange a telephone appointment by initially contacting AbdulJaami, PLLC either through our website “Contact Us” form or by email sabduljaami@shajlaw.com. This initial contact is followed up by a 10-15 minute telephone qualifying conversation with our Founder and Managing Member, Saboor H. AbdulJaami. During this conversation, Prospective Clients focus on determining whether AbdulJaami, PLLC is the right fit for their particular needs. Prospective Clients that are located in New York City are encouraged to schedule in-person half-hour initial consultations which are billed at the flat-rate of US$100. Once the Prospective Client determines to go forward with the relationship, Mr. AbdulJaami drafts and forwards an Engagement Agreement which the Prospective Client is asked to review and comment on or, if there are no comments, sign and return along with the initial retainer or engagement fee. In the State of New York, all matters that will generate fees of US$3,000 or more must be formalized in an engagement letter. After the signed Engagement Agreement and initial retainer or engagement fee have been received, AbdulJaami, PLLC begins addressing client needs. Get the Job Done Right…the First Time If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or investor and would like to work with a law firm that provides the transaction-related corporate finance solutions you need, when you need them, and at a fair price, contact AbdulJaami, PLLC. For an immediate (and free!) benefit, don’t forget to download relevant articles or presentations from our Learning Center. |
