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Foley Hoag LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Foley Hoag LLP

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About

Provided by Foley Hoag LLP

Our lawyers have a long track record of partnering with high growth companies and the investors powering the innovation, on their journey from idea to exit. We have a deep understanding for the passion, grit and flexibility entrepreneurs require from their partners to be successful.

We have been in the emerging company and venture capital industry since its inception. It is a core part of who we are as a firm and wasn’t something we jumped on recently as an opportunity to grow our client base. Our team has spent their careers counseling companies and funds on issues like company formation, fund formation, organizational structure, inter-founder matters, private financings and general corporate governance. 

We often hear that our clients view us as an extension of their team, and we think that is what truly sets us apart. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients, and strive to achieve a high degree of familiarity with our client’s technology, position on deals, culture, style and as a result, we offer guidance that is tactical and forward-thinking. 

Over the years, we have learned that our clients value not only our tactical and forward-thinking guidance but also our vast network. We often leverage our extensive contacts to make key introductions and provide intelligence on “how the other side thinks.”

Chambers Review

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Foley Hoag has a well-regarded startup practice that regularly advises early-stage companies on formations, corporate governance and financings. The team's clients stem from a wide array of sectors, including the energy, technology and cannabis industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley Hoag advised Cruisebound on its $13 million Series A financing.

Strengths

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  • Foley does a great job in understanding the business issue at hand and ensuring the guidance provided doesn't just meet the legal parameters but leads to the appropriate business outcome.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • Foley Hoag has a deep bench of expertise in its seasoned professionals. The firm is extremely efficient in their assessment and handling of our matters.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
  • The team is well versed in the startup ecosystem and is very responsive to urgent matters.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Patrick Connolly
    Band 5Patrick Connolly

    Patrick Connolly

    Patrick Connolly is co-chair of the firm's business department and an experienced adviser to emerging companies in venture investments and strategic M&A.

    • Patrick is excellent on all fronts.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

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