Legal Blog

Becky Mancero, partner at SPZ Legal, recently joined Melissa Widner for a conversation that every startup founder should hear. The episode covers the legal decisions that shape a company's future ...

Why the Spin-Out Moment Is More Complicated Than It Looks It happens more often than you might think. A consulting firm, whether in architecture, financial advisory, PR, software development, or ...

Why Founders Are Asking This Question More Than Ever You started your company as an LLC. It was simple, flexible, and made sense at the time. But now you are eyeing venture capital funding, talking ...

Letters of Intent (LOIs) play a crucial role in M&A transactions, setting a preliminary framework for the buyer and seller to agree on essential terms before fully committing to the deal. Here, ...

When a startup decides to pursue an exit, whether through a merger or acquisition, the deal structure involves many variables. These decisions aren’t one-size-fits-all; they depend heavily on factors ...

Preparing for a potential acquisition can be daunting, especially when you consider the level of scrutiny involved. Buyers will want a comprehensive look behind the scenes, examining your company’s ...

SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that the firm represented Mosey in its acquisition by Gusto, a leading people platform trusted by hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States.

If you're building a venture-scale company, speed is a competitive advantage. You're shipping products, closing customers, and making high-stakes decisions in days, not months. The last thing you ...

We're thrilled to share an exciting update at SPZ Legal. Effective February 1, 2026, Gea Kang, Sam Taylor, and Hannah Porter have been promoted to the role of Senior Startup Counsel (SSC), joining ...

We're thrilled to announce that SPZ Legal has once again been recognized in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide in the category of Startups & Emerging Companies — marking our second ...