Boutique law firm representing businesses and investors in corporate and securities transactions.

Elwood Law was founded in 2016, and represents clients on matters involving securities, corporate and entertainment law.

Elwood Law represents private and public companies in numerous industries, including:

Private Equity Funds
Cannabis and CBD
Technology / Augmented Reality
Music and Entertainment
Emerging Markets

How we can help your company.

Company Formation and Registration

It all begins with an idea. We help launch companies and we are there every step of the way, from: Promotion, incorporation and/or registration, capital subscription to commencement of your business.

Shareholder and partnership agreements

Continue the momentum, set clear objectives, and ensure your shareholder’s rights are protected. At Elwood Law, we set your company up for success and structure agreements for your company’s stakeholders and partners.

Subsidiary structuring and corporate restructuring

With Elwood Law you can restructure your organization to meet your company’s growing and evolving needs. You can take advantage of a new market or new conditions and create a subsidiary that is structured with the right compliance levels, at every stage.

Issuance of securities; Equity and Debt Financing

Leverage your company’s assets with an experienced team who can walk you through the sale of shares, interest, rights to purchase, or help your company raise capital through equity and debt financing. At Elwood Law we provide you with the confidence to navigate the complex world of securities law and compliance at both the federal and state level.

Mergers and acquisitions

At Elwood Law we assist in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing asset or stock purchases and mergers. If you are a private equity company looking to add a portfolio company or an operating business in need of expansion, our team can structure the right plan for success.

Commercial Agreements

Stop wasting time searching online for generic contracts, protect your company with experienced attorneys who are well versed in creating the following agreements for your organization: Licensing and franchise agreements, loan and finance agreements, supply of goods and services, shareholders and joint venture agreements, contracts for employment, and many more.

Business Plan

Craft a foundation for success with a professional business plan. A focused business plan not only defines your business but identifies your organization’s revenue goals and serves as a tool for introducing your company to investors, partners, and key board members.

Incentive Compensation

We live in a world where data-driven decisions are crucial to the health of your business. A well-crafted incentive compensation package motivates members within your organization with effective and data-driven metrics designed to closely align with your company’s short- and long-term objectives.

Fund formation and compliance

Mitigate the broad array of risks associated with compliance issues, increased pressures from investors and regulators. At Elwood Law, our attorneys help structure, restructure, and develop compliance solutions for some of the most complex and innovative funds in the United States.

How we can help Investors and Founders.

Investor documents

You’ve done the hard part by fostering investor relationships. Let us help you close the deal with the appropriate documentation. There are a few basic documents that all early stage-investors require: Certificate of incorporation, term sheet, investors’ rights agreement, and stock purchase agreements.

Equity grant and stock option agreements

Attract top talent and keep key employees engaged in the company’s success over the long haul. With equity grants and stock option agreements you can provide members within your organization a piece of the action. At Elwood Law we help you negotiate and navigate the right compensation packages with incentives that move you and the company forward.

Purchase and sales agreements

Buying and selling assets / property can be exciting but also stressful. A P&S agreement is not a final contract but rather one that lays out the agreed upon terms. Knowing the best way to structure such agreements and how to protect your assets is essential and our attorneys can ease the stress and protect your most valuable interests.

Executive equity compensation

Top talent requires proper compensation. Retaining the right talent starts with a competitive equity compensation package. As a key member of any organization, it's essential that your contribution to the company’s growth is compensated fairly and based on meeting clear benchmarks.

Founder protections

Starting a company is not easy. As you grow, take on investments, hire employees and develop strategic partnerships, you can also dilute your equity and control over the company you started. At Elwood Law we protect founders and their interests in both short and long-term scenarios.

Buyout and exit agreements

Members, shareholders, or partners departing from an established business must have a clear exit strategy. Whether leaving on your own or being bought out, clearly define obligations on both sides from the start. Our team of experts are here to help you design the company of your dreams from its formation to business close, exit or end.