Robert Cowan
Properly incorporating and structuring is key to position a startup to attract investors and strategic partners and, if desirable, achieve a successful exit.- Partner
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McInnes Cooper: The Right Legal Advisor for Startups & High-Growth Companies
From intellectual property, technology and incorporation considerations to privacy laws and tax structuring, there are many legal issues when starting and growing a business. To help transform your big idea into a profitable reality, you need a top startup law firm.
That’s where we come in. We’re passionate business advisors who also happen to be lawyers.
Consider us your legal partner, providing exceptional service and value as we help your business succeed through all stages of growth.
“Working with McInnes Cooper has felt like having a founder who is a lawyer. We can rely on them at any time, from supporting customer contract negotiations to closing our last two financing rounds.” – Andres Collart, Trip Ninja
What Does a Startup Lawyer Do?
Every startup and emerging company faces a wide range of issues and legal requirements. As your startup lawyer, we guide and support you throughout the process of establishing a formal business, through a deep understanding of the market and strategic counsel.
Growth Stages
After your company is set up, you’re ready to take business to the next level by raising funds. We have strong referral connections with entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists and financial institutions throughout the region.
And if you’re looking for a tech startup lawyer, you’ve come to the right place: McInnes Cooper is recognized as a leading legal advisor in the technology sector.
Mergers & Acquisitions + Exit Strategies
Once your business is off the ground, you may be looking for a partner to expand your reach and capabilities, or for someone to take over so that you can focus on your next dream project. Leave it to us to structure, run and close your deal.
McInnes Cooper is your one-stop shop, providing strategic legal advice for the business transactions that support your sustained growth and future business plans.
The Right Connections
We believe in the power of strategic collaboration — so much so, that we’ve set up camp at one of the largest innovation hubs in Canada. McInnes Cooper has established the first corporate partner satellite office at Volta in Halifax.
We also support other incubators across Atlantic Canada, including Planet Hatch, Venn Innovation and Startup Zone PEI. This allows us to be part of the startup community and, most importantly, be closer to you, inspiring spontaneous innovation on legal and business issues.
Startup Legal Packages & Retainer Packages
As startup lawyers and business advisors, our services include corporate and tax structuring, privacy, corporate finance and securities, venture capital, intellectual property, labour and employment, corporate governance, day-to-day corporate matters, and much more.
We also have a suite of service offerings specifically designed to meet the needs of startups and emerging companies:
Contact our startup team at [email protected].
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