Fermin Miguel Mendez

Fermin is a Michigan and New York licensed attorney, specializing in areas of corporate and securities law. Prior to founding FM Legal, he served as an attorney for several large Michigan law firms, where he counseled clients on a variety of matters including general corporate law, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and intellectual property. Fermin regularly provides companies and entrepreneurs advice on employee onboarding, related employment matters, intellectual property strategy, intellectual property licensing and commercialization, the sale of securities, and various other business considerations.

Fermin brings nearly a decade of experience to clients and serves as trusted counsel and business partner. Fermin earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and A.B. from Harvard University.

About

FM Legal PLC handles much of what your business needs to launch, grow, and mature.

Deals/Representative Matters

  • $2.9 million series seed financing for SaaS company in media space.
  • Over $400,000 in convertible debt financing for startup sports equipment manufacturer.
  • Over $500,000 in convertible debt financing for SaaS company in media space.
  • Assisted chemical manufacturer in sale of its assets.
  • Counseled venture-backed technology company  in sale/reorganization to private equity buyer.
  • Assisted in the sale of distressed assets of aftermarket automotive supplier.
  • Advised strategic buyer on the purchase of emergency vehicle manufacturer.
  • Supported firearms/munitions company in its over $200,000 seed round and in developing its corporate structure for retail.
  • $350,000 seed round for mental health services startup.
  • $500,000 convertible note round for sports management/mobile software.
  • Assisted in the $500,000 bridge round/sale of convertible notes for subterranean mapping/data technology company.
  • Assisted in the sale of chemical additives manufacturing firm to private equity buyer.
  • Advised family office on $6 million private placement investment  and purchase of/reorganization of electronics refurbisher.
  • Conducted seed rounds for multiple Detroit restaurants.