For BUY-SIDE and INVESTORs
Investing in founder-led creative companies carries unique risks. Standard due diligence reviews often miss or misinterpret the soft data and intangibles that can affect the value of the investment, such as a fragile company culture, the founder’s unexpressed priorities or the parties’ conflicting assumptions about use of the new capital. From 25 years’ representing creative founders, I can recognize and help resolve hidden risks before the deal is sealed. This is one example of the insight I provide to protect the value of the deal. In addition:
Multiple perspectives providing a strategic advantage, including:
Specialized legal practice: corporate transactions, employment, and IP - bridging the gap between individual talent and commercial value.
Deep sector focus: 25 years in the fashion and luxury industries representing top creative talent.
Business acumen: representing and advising 60+ founder-owned companies at all stages of growth.
Strategic negotiations: achieving buy-side and investor objectives while creating durable, mutually productive partnerships.
Structuring & governance: supporting investor objectives while providing effective incentives for founder retention.
Talent perspective: clientele including the top creative professionals in the industry.
Global reach: an international perspective. Based in NYC with a business presence in Paris. Bilingual (English/French).
“With a client list that reads like a who’s who of the fashion world, New York lawyer Betsy Pearce is the consummate industry insider. Her ability to navigate the process of placing value on creativity has positioned her as one of the most sought after advisors in the business.”