Main Practice Contacts

David H. Oden
+1 972.739.6929


David Burton
+1 972.680.7554


Jason Villalba
+1 972.739.6944


Gregory R. Samuel
+1 214.651.5645


In the News

Christina Marshall in Dallas Business Journal: Crowdfunding Law 'Revolutionary Piece of Legislation,' Experts Say

A new law that takes in effect in January will change drastically how small businesses raise money, a pair of experts said Thursday morning. >>



Recent Publications

People Got to be Free (to Advertise): Proposed Rules to Permit Advertising in Rule 506 Offerings

On August 29, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission released proposed rules to permit general advertising and solicitation in certain private placement offerings as required by the recently enacted JOBS Act. The proposed rules permit issuers to advertise in connection with Rule 506 private placement offerings so long as the securities are sold only to accredited investors. >>





Venture Capital/Emerging Company

Haynes and Boone has a national presence in the venture capital arena. Our Venture Capital/Emerging Company practice group has advised clients in funding transactions totaling over $1 billion in the past five years.

We have represented entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, and emerging growth companies in structuring, negotiating, and closing all forms of venture financings. In addition, we regularly provide our clients with advice on entity formation, funding strategies, IP strategies, and advice on general corporate matters. We regularly advise clients on the formation and management of venture capital and private equity funds.

In order to provide the full range of legal services needed by technology companies, we draw upon the experience of our firm’s lawyers in the areas of intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, and IP licensing), immigration, employee benefits and executive compensation, employment law, and tax planning.

Our venture clients have been involved in virtually every industry including the software, semiconductor, nanotechnology, IT service, electronic, energy, manufacturing, distribution, food service, medical, heath care, and entertainment industries.