This area covers advising growing companies and their investors on equity fundraising, such as venture capital rounds, seed financings and founder share plans, plus related governance and exit strategy work. A solicitor drafts and negotiates term sheets, shareholders’ agreements and option pools, reviews investment documents, and coordinates due diligence, securities compliance and regulatory requirements to help a start‑up scale with private investment. It also covers strategic exits and protective provisions for investors and founders.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The work revolves around structuring investments, negotiating terms, and handling multiple rounds, instruments (equity, convertible notes, SAFEs), and governance arrangements to support growth while managing risk under the Companies Act 2006 and related corporate regulations.
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