A NEXT GENERATION CORPORATE LAW BOUTIQUE  bringing a fresh approach to advising companies and their investors Breakwater is committed to providing responsive sophisticated corporate counsel, effectively and efficiently. Our attorneys earned their experience at top tier law firms and by advising on transactions worth billions of dollars.  We have extensive legal, venture and entrepreneurial experience in Silicon Valley and Southern California, allowing us to provide more than just legal services.  As entrepreneurs and business owners, we understand the importance of value-driven services, and we aim to align our interests with our clients and play a strategic role in their success.   Our corporate clients range from start-ups to exchange-listed public companies.  We help new companies with incorporation, founder and shareholder agreements and fundraising strategy.  For some early and mid-stage companies, we serve as general counsel to address day-to-day issues, help assess legal risk and provide solution oriented advice.  For more mature companies, we generally advise on corporate, M&A and securities matters, and we can work closely with in-house counsel to help manage their legal spend. We also represent investors including angels, family offices and venture funds.  We help investors structure and negotiate terms and evaluate legal risks. We advise on direct investments and second market transactions. Depending on the nature of our engagement, we can offer hourly or flat rate fees, as well as fixed monthly fees for general counsel services. Our attorneys earned their experience in the corporate practice groups of top tier boutique and AmLaw 100 firms including Gunderson Dettmer, K&L Gates, Knobbe Martin and Sheppard Mullin. The collective experience and knowledge of our team members position us to deliver on our commitment to provide responsive sophisticated corporate counsel, effectively and efficiently.