The Cadet Legal Advantage
Expertise
Top-tier legal expertise with agile structure
Attention
Exceptional focus on personalized client care
Relationships
Long-term growth through strong partnerships
Areas of Practice
Private Equity
Advising asset managers throughout the entire investment lifecycle, from formation to fundraising to exit
EC / Venture Capital
Bringing East Coast and Silicon Valley experience to help founders with structure, governance, and growth financing
General Counsel
Guiding small business owners and early-stage companies in navigating complex challenges and strategic decisions
MEET THE Managing member
Hi, I'm Denzel Cadet
Before launching Cadet Legal, I was a corporate associate in the Washington D.C. office of a California-based global law firm. Earlier in my career, I worked as an associate and law clerk at a New York-based international law firm, handling finance, investment management, and corporate matters for nonprofit organizations.
Expertise from startups to billion-dollar transactions
Personalized guidance through finance and corporate matters
Committed to helping you achieve your goals
My experience spans everything from forming startups and managing financings to billion-dollar private equity transactions. Now, I’m looking forward to being your guide at Cadet Legal as we navigate your path to success together.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of companies does Cadet Legal support in venture capital and emerging company matters?
We work with solopreneurs, startups, and emerging companies, helping them with formation, governance, and financing to grow their businesses.
How can Cadet Legal assist private equity firms and investors?
We provide guidance to independent sponsors and small funds throughout the investment lifecycle, from formation and management to fundraising and exit planning.
What experience does Cadet Legal have with general counsel services?
We assist small business owners and early-stage boards with the challenges of running and growing their businesses, offering practical solutions tailored to their needs.
Does Cadet Legal have expertise in new technology and AI?
Yes, we have a strong interest in the latest developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence, including generative AI, and the evolving legal landscape around these technologies.
How can Cadet Legal help with mergers and acquisitions?
Our experience includes advising asset managers and corporate clients on structuring and executing transactions, whether they’re acquiring new companies or preparing for an exit.
Got Questions?
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Who I work with
Soloprenuers
startup founders
board members
small biz owners
venture capitalists
angel investors
indp't sponsors
asset managers
corporate execs
Latest Insights
AI Safety and IP – Can Sora Keep it “PG” with Disney Characters?
Disney’s $1B Sora deal tests AI safety and IP control. Denzel Cadet discusses whether OpenAI keep its Disney characters “PG” in the age of generative video and implications for your small business or ... ...more
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The final installment of 2025 M&A Lessons unpacks Lesson #1, which explains why, pre-closing, structuring around the risks in your target and, post-closing, rolling up your sleeves for post-closing in... ...more
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