Williams & Connolly LLP lawyers have represented promising companies just emerging into the marketplace. We have advised companies at all stages of development, and on all aspects of business organization, beginning with legal structure and choice of business entity. We draft and negotiate the documents necessary to form the business entity, including drafting executive compensation plans involving areas such as stock options and employee stock purchase plans, and securing rights to trademarks, trade names, and other forms of intellectual property. We provide advice and representation to emerging enterprises seeking financing (both venture funding and debt financing). We advise and represent emerging companies with regard to real estate issues that arise at the start-up, development, and expansion stages.