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I'm not sure what was going on prior to 2018, but it is great to see that Vault has ranked Cooley LLP as the best law firm for Emerging Companies and Venture Capital for the sixth year in a row (as well as the best law firm for Privacy and Data Security for the fourth year in a row). This is particularly meaningful for two reasons: 1. This is from the Vault survey of associates at peer law firms, so is validation from those who work on the other side of the table from us on deals--rating the firms that they see the most, and the firms that they perceive as having the strongest expertise in the area. 2. The results are a complete blow-out. Cooley was named by 59.6% of survey respondents, far higher than all of the usual suspect competitors (who are at 31.3%, 25.2%, 21.9% and 18.0%, respectively). Nice to see the recognition!

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C a L i F o R i A L o V e.... ☀ 🏝 ☀ 🏝 ☀ I'm thrilled about our firm's expansion into the Los Angeles, California market! Through this comes the addition of Dan Offner and his amazing team members to our Venture Best® group and a unique suite of #legal #startup products and services for #entrepreneurs call StartUpProgram (SUP). #venture #venturelaw #VC #venturecapital

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Further to our strong performance in H1 2023, I'm very proud of our Private Equity Group, as well as our M&A teams (both public and private) and our High Growth & Venture Capital Group. Based on the latest data, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is ranked the #1 Canadian law firm of a similar size* for: 1.      Volume of announced and completed M&A deals outside of the US and Europe in Q3 2023 (PitchBook); 2.      Volume of announced and completed M&A deals outside of the US and Europe representing companies in Q3 2023 (PitchBook); and 3.      Volume of announced and completed VC, PE, and M&A deals combined outside of the US and Europe representing companies in Q3 2023 (PitchBook). *"Similar size" refers to Canadian national law firms with less than 330 lawyers. As always, our priority is serving our clients and getting their deals done efficiently and effectively.

Given the fact that joint ventures have been a go-to-market solution for many tech companies to grow their presence in a market, several factors can often lead to their breakdown: ♟️Misaligned Goals and Objectives: Partners often have different strategic goals, leading to conflicts and inefficiencies. ♟️Poor Communication: Lack of clear and consistent communication can cause misunderstandings and disputes. ♟️Imbalance of Contributions and Rewards: Disparities in what each partner contributes and receives can lead to resentment and conflict. ♟️Cultural Differences: Differing corporate cultures and management styles can create friction and hinder collaboration. ♟️Lack of Exit Strategy: Joint ventures can become mired in disputes when partners want to leave without a clear plan for dissolution or exit. These reasons emphasize the importance of clear agreements and proactive management in the success and longevity of joint ventures. Because, we've often times seen this, we leverage our expertise in business litigation and dispute resolution to protect your interests and promote the sustainable growth of your joint ventures. Call us today! Disclaimer: The above material is for informational purposes only; for personalized legal assistance, contact us at (917)-970-1212. #Alismelaw #smallbusiness #lawyer #businesspartnership #businesspartner #businessowner #corporatelawyers #corporategovernance #corporatecounsel #businesstips101 #business #businessman #businessmindset #businessgrowth #businessquotes #legaladvice #legalservices #servicebasedbusiness #attorney #newyorkcity #newyorkattorney #contractlaw #businessdisputes #commerciallawyer #businessattorney #powerofattorney #lawyering #lawyer #mediation #trialattorney

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