| The Private Equity/Emerging Companies
Group has grown steadily with a strong presence.
The attorneys in the Group focus on early
and later stage investments, buyouts, recapitalizations
and fund formations for leading private
equity firms. The practice group also specializes
in representation of emerging growth companies.
Dewrell Sacks's extensive involvement
with private equity over the years has
enabled the firm to develop expertise
across a broad spectrum of industries
and types of transactions. The goal is
to provide fast, responsive service and
to enhance private equity clients' returns
through innovative, tax advantaged transaction
structures. We emphasize implementation
of a variety of measures designed to safeguard
our clients' investors, directors and
management, and to help facilitate growth
of equity value. Our attorneys operate
in a highly integrated manner, combining
legal, tax, financial and accounting concepts
to help clients achieve superior results.
The Group's business-related practice
focuses on the representation of emerging
growth companies, many of which are backed
by private equity firms and involved in
e-commerce and other Internet enterprises.
This work includes financing transactions
(including IPOs), mergers and acquisitions
(including roll-up programs), intellectual
property protection, executive compensation,
dispute avoidance and resolution, and
going private transactions. Sectors in
which we are particularly active include
high technology and information services,
healthcare, financial services, media
and communication, and consumer products.
The Private Equity/Emerging Companies
Group is involved in the creation of all
types of private equity funds, including
venture capital funds, buy-out funds,
real estate oriented funds, hedge funds,
mutual funds and mezzanine debt funds.
In addition, the Group works collaboratively
with our Financial Services Group to assist
our clients in managing and evolving their
private equity and venture capital strategies,
including advice on new investment vehicles
and techniques. In addition to our practical
experience with private equity funds managers
and funds, we are skilled in the management
of complex regulatory company issues that
arise in many such structures.
Emerging Companies
The special nature of an emerging company's
affairs and its employee pool requires
a particular sensitivity on the part of
its legal counsel. Dewrell Sacks has extensive
experience in representing emerging companies
in a variety of industries. We believe
it is imperative to take the time to understand
the unique business environments within
each of those industries.
Our lawyers are accustomed to adapting
to rapid changes in the marketplace while
managing our clients' legal matters. We
are also accustomed to the special confidentiality
requirements of such companies. We understand
the underlying technologies associated
with our clients' products, which is essential
in serving their legal needs.
The firm handles a variety of financing
transactions for technology, communications
and biotech companies, including public
offerings, traditional venture capital
equity financings, research and development
limited partnerships, mergers and acquisitions
as well as corporate partnering agreements.
We are experienced in the special securities
and tax issues involved in structuring
employee equity incentives for emerging
companies that anticipate going public.
We have represented a variety of companies
from their early stages to public offering
and in so doing, have developed expertise
in the problems typically encountered
by the growing, technology-based company.
High Technology and Software Companies
The special nature of a technology company's
affairs and its employee pool requires
a particular sensitivity on the part of
its legal counsel. We have extensive experience
in representing emerging growth/technology
companies, and we understand the unique
business environment that surrounds the
industry. Dewrell Sacks's Group adapts
to rapid changes in the marketplace while
managing our clients' legal matters. We
are also accustomed to the special confidentiality
requirements of such companies. We understand
the underlying technologies associated
with our clients' products, which is essential
in serving their legal needs. Our attorneys
handle a variety of financing transactions
for technology companies, including public
offerings; traditional venture capital
equity financings; research and development
limited partnerships; and corporate partnering
agreements. We are experienced in the
special securities and tax issues involved
in structuring employee equity incentives
for technology companies that anticipate
going public.
PRIVATE EQUITY/EMERGING COMPANIES GROUP
OFFERINGS
Dewrell Sacks has a dedicated group of
attorneys, which have built our Emerging
Companies Practice to provide the type
of guidance and counsel, which new and
emerging businesses require to succeed.
Venture Capital Experience
Many new companies require additional
capital investments to successfully launch
their product or service. Dewrell Sacks
understands the private equity community.
We have over three years of experience
representing both the venture capital
firms making the investments as well as
the companies receiving the added capital
to grow their businesses. This experience
from both sides of the table gives us
a unique perspective in protecting the
interests of our clients.
Technology Experience
Dewrell Sacks has been assisting a wide
variety of companies throughout the technology
arena for over 30 years. We have represented
some of the oldest and largest software
and hardware companies in the world and
we currently advise clients in all market
segments of the technology and communications
industries.
Initial Public Offerings
Many startups, especially in the economy
which has existed in the late 90's, have
set a goal to become a public company.
Although any company must grow and become
successful prior to going public, the
types of legal issues for companies pursuing
this approach are certainly different.
Dewrell Sacks has a goal to be ranked
among the leading firms in the country
for public offerings and we have developed
expertise in securities, tax and other
issues faced in becoming a public company.
Complete Range of Services
Although many entrepreneurs often find
Dewrell Sacks because of our experience
and reputation in complex financing transactions
and corporate structuring issues, we understand
the complete range of services your company
requires. We also offer a full complement
of services required by the modern corporation
from our Labor & Employment, Real
Estate, Intellectual Property Licensing,
and Litigation departments.
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