Atty. Gavin B. Grover

Atty. Gavin B. Grover

Gavin Grover'’s practice is focused on the representation of growth companies in a wide variety of transactional matters. He serves as primary outside counsel to a large number of both private and public emerging and established growth companies, and counsels companies from formation through the initial public offering stage and beyond to ultimate sale or merger.

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About Gavin B. Grover at a glance

Gavin B. Grover is a business attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison Foerster. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1985) and Harvard University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gavin Grover'’s practice is focused on the representation of growth companies in a wide variety of transactional matters
  • He serves as primary outside counsel to a large number of both private and public emerging and established growth companies, and counsels companies from formation through the initial public offering stage and beyond to ultimate sale or merger
  • He has completed more than 200 merger and acquisition transactions, including tender offers, auctions, special committee representations, and customary negotiated acquisition structures
  • Mr. Grover has orchestrated a large number of strategic alliance and joint venture transactions
  • These transactions typically involve complex, long-term corporate partnering terms such as minority equity ownership with long-term purchase and sale options or other complex profit-sharing arrangements such as contingent value rights or earnout arrangements
  • He has represented numerous companies, underwriters, and intermediaries in a wide range of corporate financings and restructurings, including initial public offerings, Rule 144A and other private offerings, debt placements, subordinated and high-yield debt financings, medium-term-note programs, problem loan workouts, and recapitalizations
  • Mr. Grover has also handled a number of complex workouts, restructurings, and distressed company acquisitions both inside and outside of bankruptcy court
  • Mr. Grover works in a wide range of industry areas with an emphasis on rapid growth as the common theme, including consumer and branded companies, life sciences, and technology
  • Mr. Grover is a former co-head of the firm's Corporate Finance Group

Practice Areas Explained

Gavin B. Grover's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gavin B. Grover handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Gavin B. Grover's law office located?
Gavin B. Grover's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison Foerster. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gavin B. Grover handle?
Gavin B. Grover focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Gavin B. Grover go to law school?
Gavin B. Grover earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (BA).
How can I contact Gavin B. Grover for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gavin B. Grover received?
Gavin B. Grover's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1985
BA
Harvard University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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