© 2004 brbi united states europe a brief presentation by steven r. london march 23, 2004 the role...

© 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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