Graeme provides strategic counseling to emerging and high-growth companies at all stages of the life cycle, from formation to IPO and acquisition. Graeme has extensive experience representing companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions, and regularly advises companies on general corporate and governance matters, including employment law, equity compensation, and intellectual property law. Graeme also regularly represents venture capital funds, corporate venture capital arms of Fortune 100 companies, and other strategic investors. Prior to joining Sidley, Graeme was an associate in the Chicago office of a leading New York law firm focusing on M&A and other corporate transactions.