Driving Purpose. Delivering Results. 

FRB proudly offers comprehensive legal services in Social Enterprise Law and Impact Investing, blending top-tier legal expertise with a deep commitment to social and environmental change. This involves companies that are as much or more about making a difference in the world as making money, not-for-profits which are looking to adopt creative strategies (including creating structures involving for-profits or investment funds) to create more sustainable revenue and impact, and investors who are seeking measurable social impact as well as financial return. 

Our work spans corporate law, not-for-profit law, social enterprise law, tax, trusts and estates, and energy transactions — giving clients a 360° legal foundation for making a meaningful impact. 

Whether you’re a social entrepreneur, family office, or high-net-worth individual, we tailor legal solutions to help you build and protect mission-driven ventures. Our counsel is designed to evolve with your goals—offering legal clarity as you scale impact. We recognize that purpose-driven enterprises face unique regulatory and structural challenges, and we partner with you to navigate them strategically and sustainably. 

Legal Strategy with a Social Purpose 

We advise and structure a range of purpose-driven entities, including Benefit corporations, Benefit LLCs, and Certified B Corporations. 

Our team supports these organizations in: defining measurable social impact goals, creating assessment, reporting, and communication strategies, drafting mission-aligned contract provisions, policies, and procedures, and corporate governance. 

How Can We Help? 

Transaction Counsel 

• Investment fund formation
• Venture capital & private equity
• M&A and commercial lending
• Securities law compliance
• Private placements and early-stage representation 

Blended Finance & Impact Structuring 

• Deal structures that combine grants, PRIs, and commercial capital
• Legal frameworks that reflect social impact milestones 

Philanthropy & Not-for-Profit Law 

• Not-for-profit formation & compliance
• Philanthropic advising (including recoverable and nonrecoverable grants) and PRIs
• General counsel for not-for-profits and donor-advised funds
• Hybrid structures involving for-profits and not-for-profits 

Trusts & Estate Planning 

• Purpose trusts to carry on mission and values
• Integrated estate planning for legacy-minded founders
• Protecting social enterprises through succession 

Sustainability & Energy Law 

• Legal guidance for funds supporting energy efficiency and sustainable development 

Who We Can Serve 

• Social Entrepreneurs 
• Not-for-profits & Foundations 
• Family Offices 
• High-Net-Worth Individuals 
• Capital Aggregators 
• Investment Fund Creators & Managers 
• Startups & Private Equity Firms 
• Retiring Business Owners 
• Venture Philanthropists 

Why Choose FRB? 

We combine technical legal precision with a true passion for social impact. With a unique blend of corporate, not-for-profit, social enterprise, tax, and estate planning knowledge, our team is equipped to help clients turn their vision into measurable, lasting results. Contact us today and let’s turn your purpose into a plan.