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Independent Director and Manager Services

When you need an Independent Director or Manager for your Delaware-based LLC or other entities, Cogency Global is the choice you can trust for comprehensive, accurate, and valuable service.

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Your Independent Director and Manager Services

Since 1988, we’ve been the reliable choice for REITs and other corporate entities that are required to appoint Independent Directors and Independent Managers. We can also act as the Springing or Special Members, providing corporate directorship services for Special Purpose Entities.

Experience to Understand Your Deal

Whether you require independent directors for special purpose entities, structured finance transactions, or standard Delaware LLCs, our directorship services are built around the specific legal and operational demands of your deal.

Your independent director and manager service includes:

Fast, experienced service to meet your closing deadlines
Clearly defined Independent Director or Manager role definitions in your LLC operating agreement
Expedited legal review of your documents by experienced outside counsel to limit the Independent Director or Manager role to just material actions
Trained Independent Directors and Managers who have a comprehensive understanding of the role
Continuous updating of our service, based on recent and emerging case law

What We Bring to the Table

Our understanding of the role of the Independent Director or Manager required for a Special Purpose Entity (SPE) makes us a preferred choice of real estate investment trust companies, lenders, counsel, and rating agencies. From routine corporate directorship services to complex multi-entity structures, we bring the institutional knowledge and responsiveness your transaction demands.

Efficient Service

We help you meet your deadlines while never sacrificing quality or personalized service.

Decades of Experience

Our team loves what they do and they’ve got decades of experience that fuels their passion.

Integrity First

Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Your best interests are our #1 priority. Every time.

Personalized Service

No automated responses. Ever. Get your calls and emails answered by your dedicated agent.

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When you reach out to Cogency Global, you will always get a response from a real person. Connect with us today. We are ready to answer your questions.

Who We Help

We’re real people finding the real solutions to help you succeed. Whether you’re a corporate lawyer, international business owner, busy paralegal or starting a nonprofit, we understand the nuanced challenges you face and how to help you remain compliant and succeed.

Law Firms

We’ve developed products specifically for the demands, challenges and time constraints facing lawyers, partners and paralegals.

How We Help Law Firms

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Companies

We provide tailored services and global reach to form your business entity, keep you compliant and optimize your transactions across the country and around the world.

How We Help Companies

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Nonprofits

Our Nonprofit Team literally wrote the book on nonprofit compliance. You can rest assured knowing we have the experience to keep you on course by completing, filing and tracking everything on your behalf.

How We Help Nonprofits

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Lenders

We understand that fast, responsive service is critical to your success as a lender. That’s why we provide specialized due diligence and filing services tailored specifically for the lending industry.

How We Help Lenders

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