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Emerging companies cover the early-stage life cycle of a new business, from incorporation to initial fundraising and governance. A solicitor helps founders set up the company, draft founder agreements, implement share schemes and option plans, and register intellectual property. They review and negotiate investment term sheets, prepare and file documents for seed or venture rounds, and advise on director duties, shareholder relations, and basic corporate governance. The work shapes how the business grows, raises capital, and protects its ideas and people in its formative years.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles incorporation, share allocations, founder agreements, option schemes, IP assignments, and investor terms, navigating the Companies Act and corporate governance. They coordinate with investors, counsel on disputes or exits, and manage regulatory filings, ensuring proper documentation and protection of ownership during early fundraising rounds.

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Keith Melling

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Keith Melling and his team have provided invaluable guidance to Next Generation Travel on a wide range of matters, from company formation to management share incentive schemes, acquisitions, and complex issues like trademark infringements. Their advice is always clear, comprehensive and tailored to our business needs, allowing us to navigate legal challenges with confidence. We have worked with major Manchester based law firms in the past, but the level of service and expertise we receive from Napthens, under the leadership of Keith, rival those of much larger firms, and at a much more competitive price.

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Liam and Carla provided outstanding legal support throughout my company dispute. Their knowledge, professionalism, and commitment were evident from start to finish. They kept me fully informed at every stage, explained all the legal complexities clearly, and worked diligently to secure the best possible result. I am very grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone needing expert legal advice and representation.

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Arj Arul

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I can't recommend Arj and his team highly enough - compared to many other lawyers and law firms I've worked with they're a pleasure: responsive, clear, intelligent, knowledgable, pragmatic, empathetic and humane, and great value for money. The services they've provided in our 'start up' years have been perfectly suited to a small team.

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Andy Herricks

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I instructed Andy to help put proper governance arrangements in place for a long-established family land-holding company. The work involved preparing a Shareholders' Agreement and advising on a number of complex issues around share transfers, succession, minority protection and company governance. Throughout the process, Andy was knowledgeable, responsive and patient in answering what was, at times, a long list of questions. He took the time to explain the legal principles behind the drafting, challenged historic practices where necessary, and helped us reach a practical solution that protects both the company and its shareholders. I particularly appreciated that he welcomed questions and provided clear explanations, enabling us to make informed decisions rather than simply accepting legal wording at face value. We're now in a much stronger governance position than when we started and have a Shareholders' Agreement that is tailored to our company and its future. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Andy and Clough & Willis for corporate and shareholder legal advice.

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