Michael T. Avent

Partner

Michael T. Avent

Seattle

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MAvent@perkinscoie.com

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Michael partners with high-growth companies, advancing business and legal outcomes in leading-edge industries.

Michael Avent serves as outside counsel to emerging growth technology and life sciences companies. He negotiates and closes debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and general corporate matters. He also works closely with venture capitalists and corporate venture groups investing in high-growth companies.

Michael works with clients across a range of sectors and technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, climate tech, blockchain, software-as-a-service, fintech, aerospace and defense, retail, and biotech.