Equity investments cover the acquisition, funding and governance of a business through the purchase of shares or equity instruments, including shareholder rights, investor protections and capital-raising arrangements. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates share purchase agreements, subscription agreements, and shareholder and investor agreements; advises on due diligence, structuring of rounds, and regulatory compliance; and coordinates with accountants, brokers, and corporate secretaries. These matters hinge on clean documentation, clear priority of interests, and robust governance to support growth and protect investment.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the provisions, rights and routes that govern equity funding—share issuances, pre-emption rights, anti-dilution terms, drag-along and tag-along provisions, and investor protections—within the Companies Act 2006 framework and related corporate regimes, ensuring accurate documentation, risk allocation and practical enforceability.
