Startup, Corporate & Business Lawyers in California

Business formation

California LLCs, Delaware C corporations, founder equity splits and IP assignment — including guidance on choosing between a California and Delaware entity.

Fundraising

SAFEs, convertible notes, priced equity rounds and term-sheet review for startups raising capital in California's venture ecosystem.

SPVs and fund formation

Structuring SPVs, rolling funds and investment vehicles for California-based fund managers and angel syndicates.

Mergers and acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side representation, including cross-border transactions involving California companies.

SaaS and commercial contracts

Terms of use, privacy policies, MSAs, customer agreements.

International founders

Helping international founders form and operate a U.S. company, with particular focus on companies entering the California market.