Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Innovation plays a critical role in addressing issues and opportunities on a global scale. Many of our lawyers have scientific backgrounds, industry or governmental experience that enhance our ability to offer our clients perspectives and solutions that meet their most significant business needs.

In December 2009, Sidley opened an office in Palo Alto, California, specifically to meet the needs of emerging growth companies. With 17 offices worldwide, we bring the industry experience and resources of a global law firm to high growth enterprises that embrace innovation, from start-up entrepreneurs to market leaders, in a wide variety of industries:

• Agricultural Technology
• Consumer Electronics
• Digital Media and Entertainment
• Internet, Social Media and E-Commerce
• Energy
• Clean Technology
• Healthcare
• Life Sciences
• Software
• Semiconductor Design and Automation
• Telecommunications

Our lawyers work closely with clients in matters related to initial formation and funding, intellectual property protection, product commercialization, strategic partnerships, compliance with U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations, mergers and acquisitions and accessing the global capital markets.

We assist clients in anticipating challenges and taking advantage of opportunities that add value and accelerate growth. Each client is served by a core team of lawyers who understand the client’s industry and business objectives and can tailor advice to its needs throughout the growth cycle -- from formation through research and development, commercialization, to growth and liquidity.

We provide strategic business counseling for emerging growth companies and investors from startup entrepreneurs to publicly traded entities and technology-based multinational corporations. Our clients include private and public companies, investment banks, corporate investment funds and venture capital funds and industry trade associations. The depth and breadth of our practices enables us to rapidly access critical information, experience and relationships in service to our clients.

• SEC Adopts Revised Qualified Client Standards for Performance Fees Under the Advisers Act
  July 15, 2011
• FTC Amendments to HSR Notification Requirements Expand Many Filers’ Reporting Obligations
  July 11, 2011

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• For the Second Straight Year, Sidley Receives the Most First-Tier National Rankings in the U.S.News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Survey
  November 1, 2011
• 171 Sidley Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
  June 13, 2011