Startups & High Growth Companies

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.

“CoLab chose to work with McInnes Cooper in 2017 because they were the most startup friendly option and did everything they could to help us out (even when we had very little money). Four years later, McInnes Cooper is one of our most trusted partners and has been exceptional to work with across a wide range of needs and challenges. Day-to-day their team is prompt, clear and very capable of thinking about business alongside legal. Most recently, they led our Series A financing with Insight Partners and did an incredible job facilitating a smooth process and negotiating the deal. Duncan, Julie, Emily, Danielle and the rest of the team work super hard and are an incredible legal team to partner with!” – Adam Keating, CoLab Software

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:

• The MC Startup Legal Package is a vote of confidence in you and your business. Get started the right way and ensure a smooth flight ahead with a startup lawyer. We provide professional, investor-friendly documentation, at a price you’ll feel good about.
• The MC Retainer Legal Package allows startups and small-to-medium sized businesses to pay a fixed monthly fee for the level of service needed, providing all the day-to-day legal solutions your business might encounter.

Contact our startup team at [email protected].