Law Firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP

Pepper@Berwyn

Photo of Berwyn Office The Berwyn office was opened in 1984 to serve the high-tech entrepreneurial businesses that have turned the Route 202 corridor into Pennsylvania's own "Silicon Alley." It's an exciting, busy practice -- based in a comfortable, convenient suburban location.

The Berwyn office's work is quite diverse. Our services include corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property, general commercial, estates and trusts, labor and employment, litigation, real estate and tax law.

With more than 40 lawyers in the office, you won't find yourself -- or your hard work -- lost in the shuffle of a megafirm. At the same time, you'll be part of a large, sophisticated firm with 500 lawyers, 11 offices, and a national and international practice. You will have access to all the resources a major firm can provide, in an environment similar to that of a boutique firm.

Our Berwyn lawyers have recently represented:

a start-up fiber optic technology company in strategic alliances and private and venture round financings
a Fortune 100 company in responding to threats of violence by a disgruntled former employee; working with a forensic psychologist and other professionals, we helped obtain treatment for the former employee and enhance security measures and policies at the client's facilities
a privately held venture-backed U.S. plastics manufacturer in a $25 million acquisition of a German competitor
a prescription pharmaceutical telemarketing company in its acquisition by a New York-based health care marketing/communications company
a corporate client in persuading employees to reject a nationwide union organizing drive; the union's campaign included extensive use of a Web site and e-mails sent to targeted employees
numerous businesses in many industries in developing drug testing and substance abuse policies for the workforce
employers in successful defense against sex, age, disability and race discrimination lawsuits
a major lending institution in the workout and restructuring of ownership and financing of an 800-acre suburban Philadelphia residential and commercial mixed-use development
a co-venturer in a technology start-up in litigation over breach of obligations, usurpation of opportunities, and violation of non-compete and confidentiality agreements
the largest U.S. biotechnology venture capital fund in financing and related transactions
a biotechnology company in a coordinated international licensing and development program, including the licensing of patents and trade secrets from multiple U.S. and foreign patent holders, negotiation and documentation of research and development agreements with U.S. and foreign institutions, and negotiation and documentation of debt and equity financing.

For more information, contact:

William A. Scari, Partner in Charge
Pepper Hamilton LLP
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312-1183
scariw@pepperlaw.com