Practice Areas & Industries: Andrews Kurth LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Starting a new business requires in-depth knowledge of myriad issues such as financing and intellectual property rights. As one of the nation's leaders in securities offerings, Andrews Kurth is the firm of choice for emerging high-tech companies preparing to seek private financing or make a public offering. Our depth of experience in new business start-ups lets us represent entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Lawyers in this practice area hold joint degrees in applied science, and many have come from technology-based industries. Representing a diverse client base of issuers and investors in the computer, software, Internet and e-commerce, telecommunications, biotechnology, environmental and aerospace industries, the Firm deftly handles:

• Public offerings (representing issuers and underwriters)
• Venture capital financings (common stock, preferred stock, limited partner interests)
• Strategic alliance and joint venture agreements
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Technology transfer transactions and research collaborations
• Protection of intellectual property

On behalf of its technology and biotechnology clients, Andrews Kurth also negotiates licensing agreements with universities, individual institutions and strategic corporate partners.