Venture Capital & Private Equity

We have significant experience in representing domestic and foreign venture capital and private equity firms in both their fundraising and investment activities. We have formed and represented:

• Funds making venture investments in start-up and emerging companies
• Funds acquiring controlling interests in established companies either independently or with management teams or co-investors
• Funds using leverage to make acquisitions
• Hedge and stock market index funds.

Legal Services for VC and Private Equity Clients

Our work for venture capital and private equity investment firms includes:

• Fund formation and capital raising
• Structuring and formation of general partners, management companies and other fund affiliates
• Advice on securities, tax and regulatory compliance
• Portfolio company/investment transactions, including financings, acquisitions and dispositions
• Representation of portfolio companies
• Ongoing fund maintenance work.

For more information, see our Venture Capital or Private Equity practice area descriptions.

To discuss your company's specific legal needs, and how our experienced attorneys might meet them more efficiently and responsively, please contact Jonathan Gworek, Mary Beth Kerrigan or Chip Wry.