Issue 2 2020

16 Acquisition International - Issue 2 2020 Oct19381 Based in San Francisco, California, one the leading global tech hubs of the world, Inspire Business Law Group, PC, a boutique corporate law firm, focuses on representing companies in business transactions from early stage formation, through growth, to an eventual sale in an M&A transaction. Having recently been recognized as one of the best business transaction law firms in California, we took a closer look at the firm to learn more about their successful and innovative approach to legal services. ince inception, Inspire Business Law Group has been committed to excellence, which is exemplified by the team’s ability to communicate effectively, operating with ease as an advisor and partner in their clients’ success, as well as developing and executing road maps to meet client business goals in a cost- effective manner. Leading the firm in delivering this exceptional array of services, is Inspire Business Law Group’s founder, Edward Grenville, who has an impressive 30 years’ experience representing both public and private companies in business transactions and financial institutions in lending transactions. Edward supports the team at Inspire Business Law Group in covering a broad range of industries, which includes Fintech, tech, manufacturing, consumer and healthcare, as well as representing banks and other financial institutions in lending and equipment leasing transactions, and private equity funds with formation, regulatory issues, transactional and cross-border matters. This growing and innovating firm has been able to provide top quality and high personalized legal service to their clients over the years by ensuring that the client remains at the center of the project from start to finish, as Edward explains. “Here at Inspire Business Law Group, we listen very carefully to the client’s concerns and then work proactively with them to address the issues and solve their problems pragmatically. We emphasize establishing a personal relationship with clients and getting to know their business so that, over time, we can solve problems within the context of the client’s business and industry.” This level of superlative client service has been engrained into the company culture from the very beginning, with the firm attracting top-level talent by taking advantage of cutting-edge technology and providing attorneys with flexibility not usually available in larger firms so the attorneys are able to maximize their personal efficiency. In addition to this, Inspire Business Law Group highly encourages collaboration within the team, whether it be meeting client demands, in marketing opportunities, or both. When discussing some of the other factors that have helped the firm stand out amongst their competitors within the industry, Edward is keen to highlight how the firm is able to use their strengths to their advantages, especially when working with clients. “Inspire Business Law Group is a boutique firm, and therefore we are more nimble and can make decisions quickly, avoiding the bureaucracy of larger firms. This manifests itself both internally with arrangements we may make with individual lawyers, bringing the S right lawyers to solve the clients’ problems, and externally in being able to respond to client demands (for example, alternative fee arrangements) and in keeping the team lean.” “By collaborating with both our clients and their teams, we are able to help them and their firm achieve their ultimate goals with a cost- effective approach. This is the most rewarding aspect of working in the legal profession.” Fundamentally, many clients today are looking for efficiencies and more innovative communication tools in the legal profession, which are the same types of efficiencies that they have successfully employed in other aspects of their own business to increase productivity and manage costs. Envisioning what else the future has in store for the firm, Edward reveals how the team at Inspire Business Law Group has plans to launch a new technology tool, internal to their firm that will assist with their scalability internally, as well as increase efficiency with clients, whilst continuing to deliver their exceptional quality legal solutions for their clients. Edward notes that “firms with cross-border transactions have typically sought out larger firms. We hope to provide a boutique firm solution for the right cross-border transactions.” “Moving forward, we will continue to work with clients to deliver results in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Alongside this, we will also continue to grow organically, attracting attorneys who value flexibility while continuing to practice at the highest levels.” The future looks bright for Edward and the team at Inspire Business Law Group as they continue to execute on their expansion plans in California and beyond, solving clients’ problems through their tailored, unique and personalized service. Contact: Edward Grenville, Esq. Address: 50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111 Telephone: +415 279 0779 Web Address: www.inspirelawgroup.com Addressing Legal Issues and Solving Clients’ Problems “By collaborating with both our clients and their teams, we are able to help them and their firm achieve their ultimate goals with a cost-effective approach. This is the most rewarding aspect of working in the legal profession.”