Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law
A trusted advisor for innovative companies and investors.
Our holistic legal services are shaped by a deep understanding of the unique business needs, investor expectations, and growth trajectories of our clients.
Our team's national presence combines our extensive corporate law experience informed by sector-specific knowledge of issues facing technology companies.
Emerging Companies
Emerging companies have myriad legal needs as they seek to fundraise and scale their businesses in fast-moving industries. As a full-service business-focused law firm, we support emerging companies through their entire lifecycle—from incorporation to exit—with knowledge that goes beyond formation and financing structures. Our team has managed thousands of venture capital and private equity financings, from pre-seed to growth stage. We provide end-to-end strategic legal and business counseling to the leading-edge companies of tomorrow and act as an extension of a client’s team, helping them avoid issues before they arise.
Venture Capital
Recognized as leading counsel to venture capital firms and other strategic investors, we understand that investments take many forms and require lawyers that are knowledgeable, responsive, and flexible, enabling us to provide high-value strategic solutions on matters vital to our clients’ long-term success. Our team represents funds, investment advisers, and independent board members in many matters. We have also helped many market-leading companies establish corporate venture divisions.
How we help clients
- Startup formation and leadership structures.
- Financing and investment strategies.
- Navigating public markets.
- Strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
- Safeguarding innovations.
- Protecting intellectual assets.
- Ongoing business advice.
- Corporate governance.
- Business reorganizations.
- Workforce management.
- Creating and managing venture funds.
- Corporate venture investments.
- Legal disputes and resolutions.
We frequently represent
- Emerging companies.
- Venture capital funds.
- Corporate venture capital funds.
Resources
Startup & Investor Services
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