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What are “regulatory assets under management” and why does a private fund manager need to determine them?
January 18, 2012

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Due Diligence for Buying a Business 101 – Part 1: Introduction
January 4, 2012

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When is stock not stock?
When it’s issued by
the Green Bay Packers.
December 17, 2011

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Implications of the Pending Startup Crowdfunding Bill
December 10, 2011

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Private Placements: What happens if you fail to file Form D (or file it late)?
September 19, 2011

Riggs Davie advises new and existing businesses on a range of corporate, securities, and real estate legal matters. Below is a brief description of the services offered by the firm. All services, including ongoing general counsel representation, are available at hourly rates or a negotiated alternative fee arrangements.


CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW

Riggs Davie provides general corporate representation to clients at various stages in their development. We advise clients on matters of day-to-day corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and compliance, as well as on structuring and drafting of employment and consulting arrangements and other business contracts.  Read more about our Corporate & Business Law Practice.


ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

The Riggs Davie's attorneys have worked extensively with families in estate planning matters, including preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives and related advice involving tax matters, asset protection, charitable planning, special needs planning, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and other unique circumstances. In addition, we regularly serve as legal counsel to executors, trustees and individual beneficiaries in estate and trust administration matters. Read more about our Estate Planning & Administration Practice.


PRIVATE FUNDS & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Riggs Davie assists a wide range of clients, who offer or otherwise deal with investment opportunities and products. We advise and represent clients on investment company, investment adviser, and broker-dealer regulatory issues, and other matters involving investment and financial products. We prepare or review the organizational documents of hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate partnerships, and other special purpose pooled investment vehicles.  Read more about our Private Funds & Investment Management Practice.


REAL ESTATE

Riggs Davie provides legal counsel on a number of different types of real estate matters including purchases and sales of single properties and multiple property portfolios, development agreements, condominiums and planned unit developments, commercial office and retail leases, equity investments and joint ventures, sale/leaseback transactions, construction, mezzanine and permanent financing, secured and unsecured lines of credit, loan modifications, and ownership restructurings and workouts. Our work spans all property types, from raw land to complex mixed-use developments, and has involved projects throughout the United States.  Read more about our Real Estate Practice.


STARTUPS & VENTURE CAPITAL

A solid legal foundation is a key element to any startup. Riggs Davie recognizes that each client has unique legal needs and concerns. We work closely with your company to create tailored solutions, ranging from initial incorporation documents and founder agreements to venture capital and other financing transactions.  Read more about our Startups & Venture Capital Practice.