We make introductions to angel investor groups, venture capital firms and later-stage debt and equity investors. Our strong working relationships with bankers, accountants, insurance brokers, management consultants and other service providers further help clients to secure the critical support they need to launch or expand a business, introduce a new product line or service or form a collaboration to help them gain a competitive advantage.

Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of the rapidly evolving and often complex legal areas affecting technology and life sciences companies and are noted experts in growth strategies, plans and tactics.

The attorneys in our Entrepreneurial Services Group advise clients in the following areas:

Financial

• Access to venture capital and other private funds
• Creation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Real estate leasing and financing
• Initial public offerings

Technology

• Development, commercialization and protection of intellectual property and creation of commercial agreements
• Licensing and distribution agreements
• Information technology and security
• ISP agreements

Operations

• Vendor contracts
• Tax strategies
• Government regulation and control
• Antitrust and unfair competition
• Litigation and dispute resolution

People

• Retention and recruitment
• Compensation and benefits
• Workplace policies and discrimination law
• Executive compensation
• Estate planning and wealth preservation for founders

For more information on this practice, email Richard J. Pinto or call him at 609-987-6650.