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Provided by Michael D Bain
Practice Areas
Mick Bain advises entrepreneurs, startups and high growth companies throughout their lifecycles. In addition, he represents venture capital firms, growth equity firms and strategic investors when making their portfolio investments. Recognized as a trusted advisor, he has helped hundreds of companies raise billions of dollars in seed, venture and strategic financing. His clients have spanned a vast array of technology and life sciences industries, including big data, clean technology, cybersecurity, digital advertising, digital media, e-commerce, FinTech, mobile and telecommunications, software, biotech and medical devices.
With more than two decades of experience, Mr. Bain advises his company clients on formation and governance issues, equity compensation matters, securities laws, international expansion and many other areas that are key to the growth of technology and life sciences companies. He also represents clients in complex corporate transactions including capital raising, buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, joint ventures, initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions.
In addition, he has worked extensively with many venture capital and growth equity and strategic investors. These clients include North Bridge Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, MPM Capital and Spark Capital.
Learn more about Mr. Bain's practice and how he can support your startup on WilmerHaleLaunch.com.
Professional Memberships
Mr. Bain is a member of the American Bar Association and is a frequent guest lecturer on entrepreneurship and corporate finance at MIT Sloan, Harvard Business School, Boston University and Babson College.
Personal
JD, magna cum laude, Boston University School of Law; BA, magna cum laude, Providence College
Chambers Review
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Michael Bain is considered a first port of call for startups and entrepreneurs seeking legal counsel, with clients benefiting from his tremendous knowledge in formation issues, securities law, capital markets work and M&A. He complements his company-side expertise with an active investor-side practice, acting for a number of local and national venture capital firms.
Michael Bain is routinely retained by startup tech companies seeking guidance in venture capital transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He works efficiently and is great at working through a number of issues."
"He's an incredible sounding board."
"He works efficiently and is great at working through a number of issues."
"He's an incredible sounding board."
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