Carr & Ferrell > Practice > Corporate

Carr & Ferrell’s Corporate Practice consists of a group of experienced attorneys who provide expert and practical counsel to innovative technology and science start-ups in the areas of corporate formation, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions and complex licensing transactions. Our attorneys have a passion for working with early-stage technology companies and are committed to providing quality legal service. We seek to enhance our clients’ success in the marketplace by regularly working with members of our patent and intellectual property groups to ensure appropriate technical input and critical business advice.

We provide the full range of corporate legal services, including:

Venture Capital/Emerging Company Practice
With a long history of success, our attorneys offer extensive experience advising new and emerging businesses with all aspects of their formation, growth, financing and development. We represent both venture capital firms and emerging companies in corporate transactions and securities compliance, negotiation and structuring of venture capital investments, establishment of equity compensation programs and other related services. Additionally, we leverage our relationships with venture capital firms and other institutional investors to assist entrepreneurial clients in obtaining funding.

Technology and Licensing Transactions
Carr & Ferrell attorneys represent clients in the structuring of licensing collaborations, joint ventures, strategic alliances, distributorship arrangements and other intellectual property transactions. Our attorneys’ wide ranging business experience allows us to help ensure our clients are properly rewarded and protected.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Carr & Ferrell offers a broad range of experience in mergers & acquisitions matters, representing both private and publicly-held companies in negotiating consolidations, roll-ups, reorganizations, privatizations and leveraged buyouts.