Nancy A. D. Hancock

Nancy A. D. Hancock

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

5.0 (1 reviews)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
41+ years experience
Pullman & Comley LLC
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850 Main Street, P.O. Box 7006, Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006
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Nancy Hancock’s business law and corporate finance practice encompasses technology, tax, venture capital, securities and e-commerce. Business owners and management rely on Nancy’s substantive expertise in numerous fields in representing them. Her clients include entrepreneurs, companies financed with venture capital, and family-owned enterprises. Their varied businesses have included not only businesses in metal bending, casting and plating; crucible manufacturing; and industrial components design, manufacture and distribution; but also marketing, private equity, hedge funds; and investment portfolio management. Nancy develops and negotiates the terms of software licenses, enterprise application software agreements and IT consulting and service agreements. Her bricks and mortar background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts has translated well into making her a capable solutions provider for sophisticated business problems.Nancy negotiates acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances and licenses involving traditional and technology-based businesses. Her work includes guiding companies through acquisitive and divisive reorganizations, drafting shareholders agreements, providing tax-based advice for business structures, and securities law compliance.As a company counselor, Nancy brings her clients the benefit of her broad experience. She advises boards of directors and business managers on more than just corporate governance, but also the practical ramifications of their choices. She writes comprehensible business forms for protecting and licensing technology and software and for the sale of goods and services. She works with clients to create and negotiate contracts that are sensible, thorough and usable in the real world. She drafts and negotiates intellectual property licenses, web hosting agreements, contact licensing, technology escrows and intellectual property-based financing documents. She prepares proprietary information protection and noncompetition agreements for technology-based businesses. She is versed in the protection and exploitation of the assets of fast-growth companies. Technical consultants, analysts and application service providers also rely on Nancy’s skills.Nancy has been recognized as a leader at the firm. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, she brings firsthand understanding to the C-level executives she often advises. She also chairs several of the firm’s specific practice areas, including the Emerging Business and Venture Capital Practice, as well as the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. As a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions and Securities practices, she guides privately-held businesses through their critical generational control and tax planning processes.As an active member of the firm’s Tax Practice, Nancy has litigated and negotiated business valuations with the Internal Revenue Service. She works with her clients’ internal accounting staff and outside auditors to coordinate business and tax planning goals seamlessly.Nancy represents investment advisers, commodity pool operators, broker-dealers and other securities professionals and advises them on compliance with state and federal securities laws. She has experience in dealing with complex fixed and equity financial products and securitized debt portfolios. She is also active in the firm’s Commercial Finance practice, representing borrowers and lenders alike. Nancy Hancock’s business law and corporate finance practice encompasses technology, tax, venture capital, securities and e-commerce. Business owners and management rely on Nancy’s substantive expertise in numerous fields in representing them. Her clients include entrepreneurs, companies financed with venture capital, and family-owned enterprises. Their varied businesses have included not only businesses in metal bending, casting and plating; crucible manufacturing; and industrial components design, manufacture and distribution; but also marketing, private equity, hedge funds; and investment portfolio management. Nancy develops and negotiates the terms of software licenses, enterprise application software agreements and IT consulting and service agreements. Her bricks and mortar background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts has translated well into making her a capable solutions provider for sophisticated business problems.Nancy negotiates acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances and licenses involving traditional and technology-based businesses. Her work includes guiding companies through acquisitive and divisive reorganizations, drafting shareholders agreements, providing tax-based advice for business structures, and securities law compliance.As a company counselor, Nancy brings her clients the benefit of her broad experience. She advises boards of directors and business managers on more than just corporate governance, but also the practical ramifications of their choices. She writes comprehensible business forms for protecting and licensing technology and software and for the sale of goods and services. She works with clients to create and negotiate contracts that are sensible, thorough and usable in the real world. She drafts and negotiates intellectual property licenses, web hosting agreements, contact licensing, technology escrows and intellectual property-based financing documents. She prepares proprietary information protection and noncompetition agreements for technology-based businesses. She is versed in the protection and exploitation of the assets of fast-growth companies. Technical consultants, analysts and application service providers also rely on Nancy’s skills.Nancy has been recognized as a leader at the firm. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, she brings firsthand understanding to the C-level executives she often advises. She also chairs several of the firm’s specific practice areas, including the Emerging Business and Venture Capital Practice, as well as the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. As a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions and Securities practices, she guides privately-held businesses through their critical generational control and tax planning processes.As an active member of the firm’s Tax Practice, Nancy has litigated and negotiated business valuations with the Internal Revenue Service. She works with her clients’ internal accounting staff and outside auditors to coordinate business and tax planning goals seamlessly.Nancy represents investment advisers, commodity pool operators, broker-dealers and other securities professionals and advises them on compliance with state and federal securities laws. She has experience in dealing with complex fixed and equity financial products and securitized debt portfolios. She is also active in the firm’s Commercial Finance practice, representing borrowers and lenders alike. Nancy Hancock’s business law and corporate finance practice encompasses technology, tax, venture capital, securities and e-commerce. Business owners and management rely on Nancy’s substantive expertise in numerous fields in representing them. Her clients include entrepreneurs, companies financed with venture capital, and family-owned enterprises. Their varied businesses have included not only businesses in metal bending, casting and plating; crucible manufacturing; and industrial components design, manufacture and distribution; but also marketing, private equity, hedge funds; and investment portfolio management. Nancy develops and negotiates the terms of software licenses, enterprise application software agreements and IT consulting and service agreements. Her bricks and mortar background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts has translated well into making her a capable solutions provider for sophisticated business problems. Nancy negotiates acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances and licenses involving traditional and technology-based businesses. Her work includes guiding companies through acquisitive and divisive reorganizations, drafting shareholders agreements, providing tax-based advice for business structures, and securities law compliance. As a company counselor, Nancy brings her clients the benefit of her broad experience. She advises boards of directors and business managers on more than just corporate governance, but also the practical ramifications of their choices. She writes comprehensible business forms for protecting and licensing technology and software and for the sale of goods and services. She is versed in the protection and exploitation of the assets of fast-growth companies. Technical consultants, analysts and application service providers also rely on Nancy’s skills. Nancy has been recognized as a leader at the firm. As a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, she brings firsthand understanding to the C-level executives she often advises. She also chairs several of the firm’s specific practice areas, including the Emerging Business and Venture Capital Practice, as well as the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. As a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions and Securities practices, she guides privately-held businesses through their critical generational control and tax planning processes. As an active member of the firm’s Tax Practice, Nancy has litigated and negotiated business valuations with the Internal Revenue Service. She works with her clients’ internal accounting staff and outside auditors to coordinate business and tax planning goals seamlessly. Nancy represents investment advisers, commodity pool operators, broker-dealers and other securities professionals and advises them on compliance with state and federal securities laws. She has experience in dealing with complex fixed and equity financial products and securitized debt portfolios. She is also active in the firm’s Commercial Finance practice, representing borrowers and lenders alike.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Stamford (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Stamford (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Stamford (2019)
  • Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Antitrust
  • Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Practice Area: Technology Law
  • Practice Area: Venture Capital Law
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell; Selected for the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
  • Named one of Fairfield County's "Top Lawyers" by Darien/New Canaan, Fairfield Living, Greenwich, Stamford and Westport magazines, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1984

Reviews

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Jason Lewis

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Counsel for Our Technology Startup's Formation

Engaging Nancy Hancock to guide the formation and initial funding of our technology startup was the best decision my partners and I made. With over four decades of experience, her depth of knowledge in corporate finance, venture capital, and the specific needs of tech companies was immediately apparent. She didn't just process paperwork; she provided strategic counsel that shaped our entire business structure. Nancy expertly navigated the complexities of our LLC operating agreement, ensuring it protected all founders while anticipating future growth and investment rounds. Her background in securities law was crucial when we drafted our initial private placement memorandum. We were aware of her repeated recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Stamford for business organizations, and her work with us demonstrated exactly why she earns that accolade. Her advice on tax-efficient structuring and e-commerce compliance saved us significant future headaches. Nancy is exceptionally responsive, explains intricate legal concepts with remarkable clarity, and possesses a practical, business-minded approach. She is more than an attorney; she is a trusted advisor who is genuinely invested in her clients' success. For any business owner in Connecticut seeking top-tier, insightful legal guidance, I cannot recommend Nancy Hancock highly enough.

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