McInnes Cooper is committed to help your business launch, grow and exit with accessible legal services that fit your budget.
As both lawyers and business advisors, we are here to support you through all stages of development. We assist companies from ideation through to early-stage growth and investment rounds and beyond, advising on corporate tax structuring, equity and debt financing, privacy, intellectual property, human resources, equity compensation, corporate governance, commercial agreements, and much more.
We are invested in your success as your legal partner. Our team of experiences lawyers will collaborate with you throughout the process of establishing your business, with practical and timely advice to manage risk while avoiding unnecessary costs.
Form. Incorporation can be a tedious process with unexpected pitfalls. Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on getting your business off the ground.
Fund. When you’re ready to expand, we will work with you and angel investors, venture capitalists and/or financial institutions to get the funding that you need on terms that best fit the stage of your business – whether that’s convertible equity, venture debt or Series A+.
Grow. As your business grows, you’ll need to hire employees, protect your intellectual property and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. We’ll make sure that you set a good foundation for your business to grow smoothly.
Exit. Once your business has matured, you may be looking for a partner to expand your capabilities or ready for someone to take over so you can focus on your next dream. Leave it to us to structure, run and close your deal.
Contact our startup team at [email protected].
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