​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​THE BOURNE FIRM

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Experienced on-demand general counsel for small to mid-sized companies not yet ready for full-time general counsel. 

The following are examples of THE BOURNE FIRM's experience with respect to formation and how that experience could benefit you:

• ​Advised regarding approvals, documentation and filings necessary to reduce costs by approximately $175,000, and maximize return on investment, with respect to complex corporate structure composed of more than 100 subsidiaries.
  
• Completed creation of, and establishment of governance structure for, new company in accordance with applicable law and rules including, among other matters, filing articles, drafting agreement, obtaining business license and tax identification number and crafting documentation necessary for initial company actions.
  
• Counseled regarding alternative structures and forms of company for new businesses.
  
• Prepared articles of incorporation and bylaws for new corporations.
  
• Drafted operating agreements for new limited liability companies.
  
• Crafted consents and other approvals necessary formation of new companies in various forms.
  
• Reviewed and revised stock certificates for new corporations, including legends and other language required by applicable law and contractual requirements for these certificates.
  
• Reviewed, revised and advised with respect to stockholders agreements for various corporations.
  
• Created, populated and maintained stock registers and other documents evidencing equity structure of new companies, including with respect to issuance of stock, options and restricted stock units.