Startups & Emerging Companies | USA

Latham & Watkins LLP is particularly well recognized for its representation of nascent life sciences businesses throughout their financings, IPOs and sales, as well as in general corporate issues throughout their life-cycles. Drawing upon extensive global resources, the firm is also highly adept in representing both investment banks and venture capital firms. It is respected for its work with a number of prominent emerging data and fintech companies.

Brown Rudnick LLP has built a strong startups and emerging companies practice, advising a range of clients in early stage growth. The team advises startups, investors and venture companies across a range of industries including life sciences, artificial intelligence and cleantech. The law firm also provides international capabilities catering complex cross-border transactions.

Fox Rothschild is highly regarded for its expertise in the startups and emerging companies space. The law firm has a nationwide presence and advises clients on venture work from start to finish. The team has collective experience in the life sciences, technology and blockchain sectors.

Greenberg Traurig's LLP team maintains a strong emerging companies department. The group regularly advises companies and venture capital funds on early-stage financings, from seed through to Series A, B and C. The team boasts strength in handling issues containing cross-border elements.

Holland & Knight LLP has renowned expertise in the startups and emerging companies space. The team advises clients across a range of industries including the biotech, healthcare and technology sectors. The law firm boasts a nationwide presence, from Boston to Southern California.

Katten represents both investors and high-growth companies in financing matters across a multitude of industries, including the life science and technology sectors. The department is proficient in aiding startup companies throughout their life-cycle from inception to IPO. Its expertise in the emerging companies space is bolstered by strength in matters of IP and tax.

Morris, Manning & Martin boasts a strong practice in the space. The team routinely demonstrates its ability to advising emerging companies and venture funds on financings across the life-cycle of a company. The group handles issues across a wide spectrum of industries, such as the technology, financial and transport sectors.

Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt's group is highlighted for its ability to provide strong counsel to both funds and emerging companies. The team is notably adept at handling financings and has the capacity to support organizations throughout their life-cycle.

Sidley Austin LLP has an established emerging companies and venture capital practice offering global and nationwide expertise. The team advises clients across their Palo Alto, San Francisco, Chicago and New York offices. The law firm serves as legal counsel to startups across a range of industries including cryptocurrency, life sciences and artificial intelligence.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP contains a well-regarded startup team. The group regularly advises emerging companies in the technology and the life sciences sectors. The firm assists on angel and seed funding rounds. Its practitioners also boast notable strength in handling Series A, B and C financings.

On 1 January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Wiggin and Dana LLP has an established startup and emerging companies practice, advising early stage companies in all stages of their life-cycles. They provide expertise across multiple industries including digital media, technology, life sciences and telecommunications. The team offers a full-service experience, from seed financing to IPOs.