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Hi swati,(ARA) - As you consider the legal issues
that face growing companies, you should
start with two basic questions: how do
lawyers add value for emerging companies?
And how do you find a lawyer who's the
right "fit" for your needs?
When you cut through the paperwork,
here's what a lawyer for your emerging
company should be able to do:
Put your company on a solid foundation.
The early decisions you make with regard to
your corporate structure -- developing a
financing model, allocating and valuing
shares, securing intellectual property
protection, establishing third-party licenses,
etc. -- will have a substantial impact on
your business down the road. When you're
looking at later rounds of financing, or a
strategic exit, your potential investors will
be flyspecking your infrastructure for legal
landmines.
Help you manage risk.
Provide a reality check.
Serve as a bridge to other contacts.
Expertise.
"Plugged in".
Responsiveness.
Efficiency.etc.
All the best.