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M&H LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

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M&H LLP

About

Provided by M&H LLP

M&H, LLP is a leading boutique law firm in Silicon Valley with decades of experience serving the emerging growth ecosystem. Our practice areas include corporate law; startup and growth-stage financings; mergers and acquisitions; IP commercialization; technology transactions; employment law; and venture fund formation, governance and investing. Our team delivers the caliber of counsel typically found only at large firms — with the focus and efficiency of a specialized boutique.

With 20+ years as trusted advisors in the emerging growth and venture capital space, we are a go-to resource for companies and funds at every stage. We advise on business formation, startup funding, M&A, and liquidity events, alongside corporate governance, compliance, employment, strategic alliances, corporate partnering and IP/Tech commercialization. From entity formation to final exit we help you build, grow, and capitalize on what you've created. We also advise venture capital funds on fund formation, governance, and deal execution.

Capabilities and areas of expertise:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Company Formation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Venture Financings
  • Intellectual Property Commercialization
  • Technology Transactions
  • Strategic Corporate Alliances and Joint Ventures
  • Fund Formation
  • Fund Governance
  • Employment Law

Industries and Cients served:

  • Technology/Internet
  • AI/Big Data
  • Semiconductor
  • Software/SaaS
  • FinTech
  • Venture Capital
  • Robotics
  • Medical Devices
  • Biotech
  • Gaming/Digital Media
  • Consumer Products
  • EdTech

Clients (8)

  • Raise Robotics
  • Efinix
  • Cornami
  • Now.gg
  • California Naturals
  • GoodRx
  • Made-In
  • CoaguSense

Industries (12)

  • Technology/Internet
  • AI/Big Data
  • Semiconductor
  • Software/SaaS
  • FinTech
  • Venture Capital
  • Robotics
  • Medical Devices
  • Biotech
  • Gaming/Digital Media
  • Consumer Products
  • EdTech

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What the Team is Known For

M&H LLP is highlighted for its representation of startups in the Silicon Valley area. The team regularly assists on M&A, general corporate transactions, IP and corporate formations. The firm in Menlo Park is noted for representing clients in the AI, sports and technology sectors.

Notable practitioners

Michael Plumleigh is a key contact at the firm.

Members

Provided by M&H LLP

  • Daniel Hansen

  • Kerry Smith

  • Todd Betke

  • Cristina Chirica

  • Cathryn Gawne

  • Joeseph Helmers

  • Gary Hoem

  • Patrick Kelly

  • Erin McDermit

  • Jonathon Noble

  • Michael Plumleigh

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