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your venture, your vision.
Based in Boston, MA • Supporting business nationwide
Our Clients
Some industries where we work:
Technology
e.g. software and hardware, from startup to exit.
Biotech
e.g. biotech, pharma, and adjacent markets.
Consultancies
e.g. marketing, software, and management
Investing
e.g. real estate, venture capital, and private fund tax counsel
Client Testimonials
Elizabeth worked with us as the lead tax lawyer….
Elizabeth worked with us as the lead tax lawyer on one of our most complicated acquisitions… She’s the real deal: the smartest person in the room – and on top of that, she’s so smart that she can explain it all in a way that makes sense.
• Client
Mike understood my objectives quickly…
Mike understood my objectives quickly, he’s a problem solver, clear communicator, and honest about how long it would take to solve a particularly thorny issue.
• Food Production Venture
Elizabeth is a master of contracts and taxes…
Elizabeth is a master of contracts and taxes. Although we are certainly one of her smaller clients she has made us feel just important. She has dissected our contracts and issues in a precise yet comprehensive way and with great speed.
• Client
Michael has a unique ability to listen and understand…
Our company is growing and Michael has… a unique ability to listen and understand, showing compassion towards the matter at hand, breaking down and explaining lawyer language, developing a plan of action, and get things done…He is the top advisor to our company. There is a lot of trust, and it’s just the beginning.
• SaaS Venture
Blogs
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