Practice Areas
At Pillar Legal, we regularly serve as outside general counsel to tech startups across industry verticals. In addition, we assist technology companies of all sizes with cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance in the U.S. and China. We have particularly deep experience in the video game industry.
Practice Areas
At Pillar Legal, we understand all aspects of the myriad legal challenges startups face, from formation to M&A exit, and everything in between including financings, employment, equity compensation, intellectual property, terms of service, data privacy, commercial contracts and marketing.
We help tech leaders protect their companies, so they can focus on innovation and growth.
NEWS for Tech Startups
Pillar Legal Advises DXwand in US$4 Million Series A Financing
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Pillar Legal represented DXwand, Inc. ("DXwand"), a startup based in Cairo and Dubai developing conversational AI solutions for MENA businesses and their customers, in connection with its US $4 million Series A funding. This Series A round was led by Shorooq Partners and Algebra Ventures,...
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Read MorePillar Legal regularly advises video game companies of all sizes, including many of the world’s largest developers and publishers of mobile, PC and console games, on development, licensing and publishing deals, regulatory compliance, financings, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.
NEWS for VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY
Pillar Legal Co-Hosts First Video Game Law Summit in Shanghai, China
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The first “Video Game Law Summit 2024" (VGLS 2024) concluded successfully on July 26 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. The event hosted 100 participants, including 23 speakers and 20 foreign guests, representing 11 different countries, with over 60% of attendees being...
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Read MoreAs a boutique firm with attorneys located in both the U.S. and China, Pillar Legal is uniquely situated to advise international clients on U.S. market entry and regulatory compliance. Whether you are coming from China, Europe or elsewhere, we can help you navigate the various legal requirements to enter the U.S. market.
NEWS for U.S. Market Entry and Compliance
Greg Pilarowski Presents at Games Industry Law Summit On Tour II in Limassol, Cyprus
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Founding partner Greg Pilarowski participated in Games Industry Law Summit On Tour II in Limassol, Cyprus from April 17 to 19, 2024. Greg served as the moderator and panelist for the “Privacy XC 2024” panel, and also participated in the “Controlled Engagement” panel.
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Read MoreOur founder lived and worked in China for over a decade, serving as general counsel for Shanda, China’s then leading online game company. Our firm was “born” in Shanghai and continues to have an office in the city even after we established our U.S. office in San Francisco.
We regularly assist international clients with their China market entry and regulatory compliance matters, as well as financings, investment and mergers and acquisitions.
Insights for China Practice
NEWS for Our China Practice
Pillar Legal Co-Hosts First Video Game Law Summit in Shanghai, China
News & Announcements |
The first “Video Game Law Summit 2024" (VGLS 2024) concluded successfully on July 26 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. The event hosted 100 participants, including 23 speakers and 20 foreign guests, representing 11 different countries, with over 60% of attendees being...
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