Growth Businesses
Overview
New and emerging businesses need innovative legal counsel provided in a practical and cost-effective manner. Maslon has built its reputation on delivering just that.
We have advised new businesses that focus on distinct market niches, as well as those with boundless ambition. We have represented clients from the inception of their businesses when they were concepts within the entrepreneur's mind, through to their initial public offering or sale of the business.
We recognize the financial realities of start-ups and new growth companies and we right-size our work appropriately, providing flexible, creative counsel that contributes to success. We use our extensive connections in the venture capital and business communities to help clients find the right resources to emerge, grow and flourish. We also help venture capital firms find solid, high-potential investment opportunities.
Your emerging business will get attentive guidance and savvy counsel across a spectrum of issues vital to your success. We'll help you avoid pitfalls and capitalize on opportunities.
Our services include:
- Selecting the right vehicle and venue for organization
- Creating complex partnership, joint-venture and shareholder agreements
- Preparing confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Handling intellectual property issues and licensing agreements
- Drafting manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements
- Arranging optimal tax, benefits and insurance plans
- Guiding you through the venture capital process, structuring your financing on the best possible terms
Contact one of our attorneys to hear how we can help your business prosper.
Resources:
Related Information:
- www.sos.state.mn.us/
This government website provides free databases for collecting information on existing entities, name availability, filing forms and a wealth of business links to other governmental agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, and general information on starting a new business.
