Lincoln Berger advises investment funds, private investors and businesses on a wide range of corporate transactions and other corporate legal matters. The firm regularly assists in the structuring, due diligence, negotiation and documentation of potential investments and acquisitions. Our attorneys have experience in numerous industries including technology, media, telecommunications, financial services and investment banking, professional services, manufacturing and consumer products.

The firm works with a network of trusted senior counsel to provide specialist advice in the areas of tax, intellectual property and employment law to the extent necessary. The firm also maintains close working relationships with foreign counsel who assist with executing multi-national corporate transactions and structuring off-shore funds and investment vehicles.

Private Equity

Lincoln Berger represents small and middle-market private equity funds in their formation and investment activities. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing private equity funds in acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and distressed investments. The firm also serves as "general counsel" to fund portfolio companies on their daily legal and business activities.

Venture Capital and Non-Controlling Investments

Lincoln Berger represents venture capital funds, pledge funds, private investors, angel investors and "friends and family" in financings and non-control investments. The firm's attorneys have represented numerous funds in early and late stage venture investments, mezzanine financings, bridge financings, second lien loans and convertible preferred and debt investments. The firm also represents hedge funds in their "side-pocket" investments.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Lincoln Berger represents small and mid-size businesses in mergers and acquisition transactions, including stock deals, asset deals, auctions, leveraged buyouts, strategic alliances and spin-offs. We assist our clients in evaluating, structuring, negotiating and documenting these transactions and advise on applicable corporate governance and securities law matters.

Fund Formation and Partnerships

Lincoln Berger represents sponsors and investors in the formation of investment funds and investment vehicles, including off-shore entities. The firm advises on the full spectrum of fund formation and operational activities, including the creation of tax-efficient on-shore and off-shore "carried interest" vehicles, the negotiation and documentation of complex partnership arrangements and employee contracts, and the establishment of co-investment vehicles and policies.

Company Representation

Lincoln Berger represents small and mid-size companies from formation to sale. We advise businesses on choosing the appropriate legal entity, founder and shareholder arrangements and intellectual property contributions. The firm also advises businesses on their day-to-day legal matters including corporate governance, commercial contracts, executive compensation, employee equity incentive plans and securities law matters.

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