Corporate & regulatory counsel
Corporate & regulatory counsel
Counsel for Business
at Critical Moments
Counsel for Business
at Critical Moments
Ashford Kade advises founders, boards, and investors through financings, transactions, and regulatory matters — with the judgment of a large firm and the attention of a small one.
Ashford Kade advises founders, boards, and investors through financings, transactions, and regulatory matters — with the judgment of a large firm and the attention of a small one.
Corporate & regulatory counsel
Counsel for Business
at Critical Moments
Ashford Kade advises founders, boards, and investors through financings, transactions, and regulatory matters — with the judgment of a large firm and the attention of a small one.
Corporate & regulatory counsel
Counsel for Business
at Critical Moments
Ashford Kade advises founders, boards, and investors through financings, transactions, and regulatory matters — with the judgment of a large firm and the attention of a small one.
We simplify complex legal challenges through sound judgment, precise execution, and timely solutions — empowering our clients to move forward with confidence.
We simplify complex legal challenges through sound judgment, precise execution, and timely solutions — empowering our clients to move forward with confidence.
We simplify complex legal challenges through sound judgment, precise execution, and timely solutions — empowering our clients to move forward with confidence.
3 Offices
3 Offices
New York, Austin, London
New York, Austin, London
27
27
years advising growth-stage companies
years advising growth-stage companies
$4.1B+
$4.1B+
in transaction value closed since 2015
in transaction value closed since 2015
140+
140+
active corporate clients
active corporate clients
Recognized by
Why Ashford Kade
Why Ashford Kade
The parts of a large firm that actually matter, without the rest
The parts of a large firm that actually matter, without the rest
Partner-led from day one
Partner-led from day one
A partner runs every matter personally — not a rotating team of associates you have to re-brief each quarter.
A partner runs every matter personally — not a rotating team of associates you have to re-brief each quarter.
Fixed-fee for known scopes
Fixed-fee for known scopes
Financings, incorporations, and standard agreements are quoted up front. You know the cost before you commit.
Financings, incorporations, and standard agreements are quoted up front. You know the cost before you commit.
Built around your calendar
Built around your calendar
48-hour response commitment on active matters, and a direct line to your partner — not a client portal.
48-hour response commitment on active matters, and a direct line to your partner — not a client portal.
Why Ashford Kade
The parts of a large firm that actually matter, without the rest
Partner-led from day one
A partner runs every matter personally — not a rotating team of associates you have to re-brief each quarter.
Fixed-fee for known scopes
Financings, incorporations, and standard agreements are quoted up front. You know the cost before you commit.
Built around your calendar
48-hour response commitment on active matters, and a direct line to your partner — not a client portal.
About Us
About Us
Legal counsel built around your business
Legal counsel built around your business
Legal counsel built around your business
Ashford Kade LLP advises founders, boards, investors, and growing companies through the decisions that shape what comes next.
From transactions and financing to regulatory matters, governance, contracts, and disputes, we provide clear, practical counsel with a partner-led approach and direct attention to every matter.
Experienced counsel. Personal attention. Clear direction.
Ashford Kade LLP advises founders, boards, investors, and growing companies through the decisions that shape what comes next.
From transactions and financing to regulatory matters, governance, contracts, and disputes, we provide clear, practical counsel with a partner-led approach and direct attention to every matter.
Experienced counsel. Personal attention. Clear direction.
Client Trust
Across Industries. Beyond Expectations.
Delivering precise, commercially focused legal solutions for companies navigating high-stakes decisions.
Client Trust
Across Industries. Beyond Expectations.
Delivering precise, commercially focused legal solutions for companies navigating high-stakes decisions.
Notable matters
Notable matters
Experience across transactions that matter
Experience across transactions that matter
Experience across transactions that matter
$140M
$140M
$140M
Series C financing for a logistics software company
Series C financing for a logistics software company
Counsel to the Company
Counsel to the Company
$62M
$62M
$62M
Acquisition of a healthcare data platform
Acquisition of a healthcare data platform
Counsel to the Acquirer
Counsel to the Acquirer
$28M
$28M
$28M
Series A financing for a climate technology startup
Series A financing for a climate technology startup
Counsel to the Company
Counsel to the Company
Practice areas
Counsel across the matters that shape a company's direction
Counsel across the matters that shape a company's direction
Counsel across the matters that shape a company's direction
Counsel across the matters that shape a company's direction
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side and sell-side transactions, structuring, and post-close integration.
Buy-side and sell-side transactions, structuring, and post-close integration.
Venture & Growth Financing
Venture & Growth Financing
Seed through Series D rounds, convertible instruments, and cap table strategy.
Seed through Series D rounds, convertible instruments, and cap table strategy.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
Board formation, fiduciary counsel, and governance policy for scaling companies.
Board formation, fiduciary counsel, and governance policy for scaling companies.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Industry-specific compliance programs across fintech, health, and consumer sectors.
Industry-specific compliance programs across fintech, health, and consumer sectors.
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
Vendor, customer, and platform agreements drafted to hold up under scale.
Vendor, customer, and platform agreements drafted to hold up under scale.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation risk assessment.
Commercial litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation risk assessment.
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without
enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without
enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without
enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Testimonial
"They gave us a fixed quote for the financing before we signed anything, then closed it eleven days ahead of schedule. We've since moved every corporate matter to them."
Testimonial
"Before, every decision waited on an outside lawyer with no context on us. Now we ask before we act — not after something's gone wrong."
Testimonial
"The regulator's letter gave us ten days. They had a plan by the next morning, and the inquiry closed without
enforcement."
Elena Marsh
General Counsel, a Series C logistics company
Raj Patel
Co-founder, a Series B logistics platform
Sofia Lindqvist
VP of Risk, a consumer fintech company
Our People
Partners leading your matter
Partners leading your matter
Partners leading your matter
Partners leading your matter
Miriam Ashford
Founding Partner
Devon Kade
Founding Partner
Priya Nandan
Partner, Regulatory
Wesley Okafor
Partner, Disputes
Priya Nandan
Partner, Regulatory
Priya Nandan
Partner, Regulatory
Wesley Okafor
Partner, Disputes
Wesley Okafor
Partner, Disputes
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses do you work with?
What types of businesses do you work with?
What legal services do you provide?
What legal services do you provide?
How do your legal fees work?
How do your legal fees work?
How quickly can I expect a response?
How quickly can I expect a response?
How do I get started with Ashford Kade?
How do I get started with Ashford Kade?
Speak with a partner before your next matter starts
Speak with a partner before your next matter starts
Speak with a partner before your next matter starts
Speak with a partner before your next matter starts
Initial consultations are complimentary and typically scheduled within 48 hours.
Initial consultations are complimentary and typically scheduled within 48 hours.
Schedule a consultation
Corporate and regulatory counsel for growth-stage companies.
Offices
New York, NY
Austin, TX
London, UK
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Why Us
Notable matters
Practice Areas
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Contact
info@ashfordkade.com
(212) 555-0148
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Corporate and regulatory counsel for growth-stage companies.
Offices
New York, NY
Austin, TX
London, UK
Firm
Why Us
Notable matters
Practice Areas
Our People
Contact
info@ashfordkade.com
(212) 555-0148
© 2026 Ashford Kade LLP. Attorney advertising.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Corporate and regulatory counsel for growth-stage companies.
Offices
New York, NY
Austin, TX
London, UK
Firm
Why Us
Notable matters
Practice Areas
Our People
Contact
info@ashfordkade.com
(212) 555-0148
© 2026 Ashford Kade LLP. Attorney advertising.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Corporate and regulatory counsel for growth-stage companies.
Offices
New York, NY
Austin, TX
London, UK
Firm
Why Us
Notable matters
Practice Areas
Our People
Contact
info@ashfordkade.com
(212) 555-0148
© 2026 Ashford Kade LLP. Attorney advertising.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.