Regulatory Compliance & Market Entry Services
Stay compliant without slowing down. Navigate regulations as a competitive advantage.
What Is Regulatory Compliance Counsel?
In regulated industries, compliance done right can actually be an advantage. Regulatory compliance counsel helps you understand which requirements apply to your business, design frameworks that meet those requirements efficiently, and stay ahead of regulatory changes that could affect your operations.
We work with companies in clean energy, AI/ML, manufacturing, and other regulated sectors. Our goal is to help you keep moving while meeting the requirements, not to slow you down with unnecessary caution.
Industry-Specific Compliance
Clean Energy & Climate Tech
FERC, state utility commissions, environmental permits, renewable energy credits, carbon markets, and grid interconnection requirements.
AI & Machine Learning
Emerging AI regulations, data governance, algorithmic accountability, model deployment compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
OSHA, EPA, product safety standards, export controls, supply chain compliance, and industry-specific certifications.
Our Compliance Services
Compliance Framework Design
Build compliance programs that scale with your business.
- Regulatory requirement mapping
- Policy and procedure development
- Monitoring and reporting systems
Regulatory Assessment
Understand your regulatory landscape before issues arise.
- Applicable regulation identification
- Gap analysis and risk prioritization
- Remediation roadmap development
Government Contracting
Navigate federal and state contracting requirements.
- FAR/DFARS compliance
- Small business certifications
- Cybersecurity requirements (CMMC)
International Expansion
Enter new markets with confidence in compliance.
- Market entry regulatory analysis
- Export control compliance
- Data privacy (GDPR, cross-border transfers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is regulatory compliance for startups?
Regulatory compliance for startups involves identifying and meeting all legal and regulatory requirements that apply to your business based on your industry, location, and activities. This includes federal, state, and local regulations, industry-specific requirements, data privacy laws, employment regulations, and any permits or licenses needed to operate legally.
What industries require the most regulatory compliance?
Heavily regulated industries include financial services, healthcare, energy (including clean energy), AI and machine learning, government contractors, and any business handling personal data. These industries face specific regulatory frameworks that require dedicated compliance programs.
How do startups approach regulatory compliance cost-effectively?
Startups can approach compliance cost-effectively by: prioritizing regulations that pose the highest risk, building compliance into product development rather than retrofitting, using technology and automation, engaging fractional compliance counsel through outside general counsel rather than building large internal teams, and focusing on frameworks that satisfy multiple requirements.
What are the consequences of non-compliance for startups?
Consequences include regulatory fines and penalties, loss of permits or licenses, personal liability for founders and executives, due diligence failures that kill fundraising or M&A deals, reputational damage, and in serious cases, criminal prosecution. Many compliance issues discovered in due diligence can significantly reduce valuation or derail transactions entirely.
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