This work covers investments in early‑stage companies, including venture capital funding, equity rounds, and related investor protections. A solicitor drafts and negotiates term sheets, shareholders’ agreements, and subscription documents; advises on corporate governance, option pools, and anti‑dilution provisions; and helps register securities, assign IP, and ensure compliance with company law requirements. They also coordinate with founders, investors, and their advisers to align funding rounds with the company’s growth plan and regulatory obligations.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor explains and structures the investment terms, drafts the share subscription and shareholder documents, and handles the regulatory and governance implications of new equity, options, or debt instruments. They manage due diligence responses, confirm IP assignments, oversee registrar filings, and protect client interests through the drafting of protections such as pre-emption rights, drag‑along and tag‑along clauses, and information rights.
