Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
Damon Morey attorneys practicing in this area of law represent both entrepreneurs and investors in various industries, including manufacturing, distribution and services. We assist our clients in every phase from start-up to sale or merger, including later round financings and leveraged acquisitions. Our representation in the area of venture capital includes:
- Determining the proper structure of transactions
- Determining the value of offers and the appropriate ownership percentages of the various parties
- Developing and writing a business plan
- Drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement and ancillary documents
- Equity and debt financings
- Shareholders agreements
- Voting agreements
- Anti-dilution provisions
- Pre-emptive rights
- Redemption rights
- Registration rights
- Put and call rights
- Rights of first refusal
- Employment and consulting agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Confidential information protection devices
- Employee benefit plans