Growth capital investments cover funding provided to mature companies seeking expansion, not start‑ups. A solicitor in this area handles the end‑to‑end process: drafting and negotiating term sheets, subscriptions for new shares, and shareholders’ agreements; conducting or overseeing due diligence; advising on governance changes, anti‑dilution, and investor protections; and coordinating disclosure and regulatory compliance with Companies House and the relevant filers. This work shapes control, valuation, and future exit options.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor identifies the key terms, structures the investment, and manages the legal risk through precise drafting of share subscriptions, articles of association amendments, and protective provisions for investors, including information rights and vetoes. They ensure compliance with company law, securities regulations, and regulatory filings, and guide negotiations to align investor and founder interests while preserving growth strategies.
