In an increasingly global world, insightful research is critical for effective and speedy decision making. Aranca works with some of the leading law firms in Europe and North America in three specific areas:

409A Valuation
According to IRC409A, private companies must now arrive at Fair Market Value (FMV) of their common stock and fix the exercise price of stock options which is equal to or above FMV of common stock. Failure to comply with IRC 409A provisions can attract significant tax penalties for company as well as employees.

Several law firms have recommended Aranca to their clients as an independent appraiser. Our unique value proposition combining industry experience (we have conducted over 200 valuations across all lifecycle stages in industries such as high-tech semiconductors, biotech, outsourcing and financial services), cost effectiveness (we are 50% cheaper than US valuation firms) and high levels of quality ensures that we enjoy the faith of leading US legal firms as a recommended valuations partner for their clients.

Company Profiles
Be it for internal strategic reviews or client relationship management or market intelligence or business development; law firms regularly use our expertise for gaining insights into companies of interest to them.

Aranca has worked with several law firms in preparing customized company profiles covering key events, future strategy and business issues. In addition to quick turnaround times and high quality of output, we have also developed the skills to research and present content that is of high relevance to the targeted audience (Partners / Sr Partners)

Intellectual Property Research
Aranca specializes in providing customized intellectual property research services to law firms, technology companies, start-ups, and SMBs; through the entire invention cycle:

• Conceptualization (Novelty Search, Patentability Assessment, etc.)
• Protection (Drafting)
• Management (Landscape Analysis, etc)
• Commercialization (In licensing, Valuation, etc.)