WilmerHale

Big Data; Capital Markets; Corporate Governance and Disclosure; Cross-Border Transactions; Emerging Company and Venture Capital; FinTech; Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity; SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) Transactions; Technology

Partner

Chair, Transactional Department

Mick Bain advises entrepreneurs, startups and high growth companies throughout their lifecycles. In addition, he represents venture capital firms, growth equity firms and strategic investors when making their portfolio investments. Recognized as a trusted advisor, he has helped hundreds of companies raise billions of dollars in seed, venture and strategic financing. His clients have spanned a vast array of technology and life sciences industries, including big data, clean technology, cybersecurity, digital advertising, digital media, e-commerce, FinTech, mobile and telecommunications, software, biotech and medical devices.

With more than two decades of experience, Mr. Bain advises his company clients on formation and governance issues, equity compensation matters, securities laws, international expansion and many other areas that are key to the growth of technology and life sciences companies. He also represents clients in complex corporate transactions including capital raising, buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, joint ventures, initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions.

In addition, he has worked extensively with many venture capital and growth equity and strategic investors. These clients include North Bridge Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, MPM Capital and Spark Capital.

Learn more about Mr. Bain's practice and how he can support your startup on WilmerHaleLaunch.com.

Past Experience Mr. Bain was previously associate general counsel of CMGI, Inc. where he advised CMGI and its subsidiaries with respect to a variety of domestic and international transactions, including venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, and international joint ventures in the United States, Asia, Europe and South America.

Professional Activities Mr. Bain is a member of the American Bar Association and is a frequent guest lecturer on entrepreneurship and corporate finance at MIT Sloan, Harvard Business School, Boston University and Babson College.

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Other Organizations: American Bar Association Boston Bar Association

Boston University School of Law , J.D. (1993) Providence College , B.A. (1990)