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Startups & Growth
SJKP LLP supports startups and emerging companies of all sizes, along with their venture capital and institutional partners, in navigating the challenges of building and scaling successful businesses.
With deep experience in guiding emerging companies from their formation through growth financings, public offerings, and beyond, we are uniquely positioned to assist clients at every stage of their development. Leveraging SJKP LLP's global platform and innovative approach, we provide tailored strategies and solutions that help our clients thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving market.
Our startup and growth practice is designed to be a true partner to entrepreneurs and investors alike. From setting the initial legal foundation of a new venture to negotiating complex cross-border acquisitions years later, we bring commercial pragmatism, technical excellence, and a forward-looking perspective.
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1. Emerging Companies Empowering Startups and Founders
At SJKP LLP, we understand the challenges faced by startups and emerging businesses. Early-stage companies must make critical decisions with limited resources, all while competing in markets that demand speed and innovation. Our team is equipped to provide strategic, cost-effective advice at every stage of the journey, from initial formation to navigating equity financing and beyond. As companies scale, we are there to meet their needs, delivering practical, commercial advice to help them grow and succeed.
We also recognize the unique pressures on founders: balancing investor expectations, recruiting top talent, protecting intellectual property, and securing sufficient capital. Our role is to alleviate the legal and structural burdens so founders can focus on building transformative businesses.
Tailored Formation and Strategic Counsel
We offer tailored services for early-stage companies, providing expert counsel on company formation, structure, and key decisions that can set the foundation for long-term success. Our team works closely with founders to ensure that their vision is supported by sound legal and business strategies.
We advise on choice of entity, jurisdiction, equity allocation among co-founders, and employee incentive plans. We also provide guidance on early-stage intellectual property protection, commercial contracts, and governance policies—helping new ventures establish a scalable foundation that anticipates future funding rounds and growth milestones.
2. Emerging Companies Driving Growth and Innovation
SJKP LLP is at the forefront of industries that drive global growth and innovation, from technology and biotechnology to life sciences, fintech, advanced manufacturing, and beyond. We partner with startups whose innovations shape the future, ensuring that their legal frameworks keep pace with their ambitious plans.
Our attorneys combine industry-specific knowledge with cross-disciplinary expertise, bringing together professionals from corporate, intellectual property, employment, and regulatory practices to address the wide-ranging challenges that growth companies face.
Venture Capital and Growth Financing
With a deep understanding of venture capital and growth equity, we advise clients on securing the right type of financing to support their expansion. Whether through angel investments, seed rounds, Series A to late-stage funding, or structured debt and equity solutions, we connect entrepreneurs with investors who can help accelerate their growth and bring their ideas to life.
We help negotiate term sheets, preferred stock structures, investor rights agreements, and convertible instruments. Our team also advises venture funds, family offices, and institutional investors on structuring investments in ways that balance return potential with governance rights and risk management.
By staying ahead of market trends in valuations, liquidation preferences, and investor protections, we ensure our clients raise capital on competitive terms that support sustainable growth.
3. Emerging Companies Navigating Complex Transactions and Exits
As companies grow, they face increasingly complex legal challenges. SJKP LLP provides expert guidance on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and preparing for an optimal liquidity event. We understand that an eventual exit—whether through an IPO, SPAC, or strategic sale—is a defining moment in a company’s lifecycle.
Our team works with both emerging companies and their investors to design exit strategies that maximize value while minimizing execution risk. We also anticipate and manage regulatory scrutiny, shareholder dynamics, and cross-border legal challenges that can arise in high-stakes transactions.
Strategic Counsel for Exits and Liquidity Events
We draw on our experience as a leading firm in capital markets and M&A to help emerging companies structure their exit strategy. Whether looking to go public or pursue a strategic acquisition, we help clients achieve liquidity events aligned with their long-term goals.
Our IPO advisory work spans securities compliance, exchange listings, governance readiness, and disclosure obligations. For M&A exits, we negotiate acquisition agreements, address antitrust concerns, and manage due diligence with precision. We also support secondary transactions, recapitalizations, and continuation vehicles for investors seeking partial liquidity without a full exit.
4. Emerging Companies as a Global Partner for Business Expansion
With a presence in key venture and growth capital hubs worldwide—from Silicon Valley and New York to London, Singapore, and Hong Kong—SJKP LLP advises on billions of dollars in emerging company financings every year. Our global perspective allows us to anticipate regional regulatory nuances, investor expectations, and market dynamics that can make or break international expansion.
We also foster connections between entrepreneurs and venture ecosystems, leveraging our strong relationships with top-tier venture capital firms, growth equity funds, and institutional investors. This global network enables us to deliver not just legal advice, but also commercial opportunities that accelerate our clients’ growth.
Innovation at Every Stage
We are not just advisors; we are a driving force behind our clients’ growth. Our global perspective, combined with our multidisciplinary team, ensures that we are always ahead of the curve, helping our clients innovate and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
From negotiating strategic alliances with multinational corporations to advising on cross-border data privacy laws, our team equips startups to succeed as they expand into new markets and scale their operations. We help founders turn local startups into global leaders.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
