Out of House - In House Counsel
Drawing from her experience as a serial entrepreneur, past secondments, and in house positions, Gianna provides clients with outsourced general counsel services.
Competitive Intelligence
Gianna has developed a competitive analysis program that is risk-based and business-focused. Through this analysis, and in conjunction with the client, pros and cons of potential business opportunities are identified and strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing opportunity are developed.
Turnaround Analysis and Implementation Strategy
Due diligence prior to acquisition or investment can result in valuable intelligence that is often lost. Gianna develops next-steps documents such that this intelligence is maintained and used post deal to further enhance the value of the related business opportunity.
Memorializing Relationships
Gianna is experienced in negotiating a variety of relationships and preparing the resulting agreements. This experience gives her insight into alternative relationship structures and potential negotiated middle ground. Gianna is particularly experienced in agreements pertaining to the life science industry and in cross-border agreements.
Preparation for Acquisition
In both in-house and outside counsel capacity, Gianna has developed and implemented strategies the companies and/or company divisions have employed to increase their commercial value and to contribute to the success of acquisitions.
Domestic and Foreign Intellectual Property Portfolios
In conjunction with the firm's patent agents and associates, Gianna attends to the preparation and prosecution of an extensive patent portfolio.