© 2004 brbi united states europe a brief presentation by steven r. london march 23, 2004 the role...
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© 2004 BRBI UNITED STATES EUROPE
A Brief Presentation By
Steven R. London
March 23, 2004
THE ROLE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IN EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES
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SUMMARY
I. The Value Proposition
II. Traditional Legal Services
III. Business Strategy
IV. Value Added Network
V. Industry Knowledge
VI. Concluding Thought
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The Value Proposition
Leverage the Value of Legal Counsel Beyond the Billable Hour Legal Counsel as a Part of Your Team
Regular communication Sharing business strategy Dialogue about business plans, prospects and
opportunities Identify critical obstacles
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Traditional Legal Services
Incorporation Intellectual Property Employment and Personnel Sales Financing Strategic Relationships Real Estate• Tax• Litigation International Expansion Mergers and Acquisitions and Other Exits
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Business Strategy
Business Plan Analysis Leveraging Value of Intellectual Property Strategic Planning for Financing Strategic Planning for M & A and Exit Activity Critical Analysis of Expansion Plan
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Value Added Network
Scientific Advisory Board Board of Directors Key Employees Sources of Financing Strategic Relationships Customers Other Professionals Government Relations
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Industry Knowledge
Examples Health Care and Life Sciences Telecommunications Software Energy IT Semiconductors
Experience in Assisting Emerging Growth Companies
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Concluding Thought
Encourage Pro Active Relationship Broaden the Scope of Communication Demand Value Added From Legal Counsel
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