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Arina’s practice spans three separate yet interrelated areas: representation of startups, private fund formation and M&A transactions. As a startup lawyer, Arina advises companies from formation through exit, typically acting as their outside general counsel. She identifies and resolves a range of legal issues for startups and founders, forging long-term relationships that span the full corporate lifecycle. Arina assists clients with: • Entity formation. • Financing transactions. • Guidance on U.S. operations, including employment law and IP-related matters. • Complex joint ventures and technology agreements. • Investment and exit opportunities. As a fund formation attorney, Arina advises emerging fund managers on setup and formation of their VC or RE funds, as well as the structuring of their GP and management company entities. Arina is also well-versed in the setup of special-purpose investment vehicles and Delaware series LLCs. On the M&A front, Arina advises mature startups ready for an exit and private equity firms looking to acquire companies throughout the U.S.