Areas of Practice
STARTUP, CORPORATE, & BUSINESS
We assist as general counsel to startups and middle market companies their entire lifecycle, including governance, complex commercial agreements, founders equity, stock options, shareholder rights, regulatory compliance, and financing.
ARBITRATION & LITIGATION
Having conducted complex commercial litigation in New York courts and arbitration under the AAA, we have obtained outright dismissals and favorable financial settlements on behalf of our clients. We have advocated through the litigation and dispute resolution process.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a minefield. With uncertain agency and criminal regulation, anti-money laundering rules, securities issues, volatile price fluctuations, risk and liability exposure, and the challenge in identifying future market space, it is critical to have sound legal advice and counsel. Sardar Law provides comprehensive legal representation addressing concept, structure, regulatory and compliance, internal controls, and governance.
PRIVATE EQUITY, VENTURE CAPITAL and funds
Having conducted domestic and cross-border PE and VC deals for projects across verticals, we cover the entire due diligence process, from PPMs and offering documents, to negotiating with multiple stakeholders and Regulation D registration. We also extensively focus on fund formation (feeder, master), sub-advisory matters, SEC and CFTC registration, and offshore issues. Sectors include technology, energy, and emerging markets.
FINANCIAL SERVICES & BANKING
From structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements enhancing your commercial interests, to regulatory issues arising from Dodd-Frank, SEC, FINRA, and FINCEN regulations, we offer a unique and streamlined advantage over large firms in making sure your institution, whether a broker-dealer, a trading platform, or hedge fund, is in legal compliance in a competitive economic environment.
DIGITAL MEDIA, E-COMMERCE, & TECHNOLOGY
With 120 startups under our experience across software, e-commerce, crowdfunding, consumer, mobile, and social, we pride ourselves on breaking down cutting edge legal issues into actionable steps. From data and privacy, to regulatory and series funding rounds and exits, we know the startup culture like no one else.
TRADEMARKS & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We help protect your brand, from facilitating and prosecuting your trademarks domestically and internationally, to determining best practices on mitigating brand dilution and market confusion. This includes combating IP infringement by others in your industry.