Lawyers for Entrepreneurs

We help entrepreneurs choose the right legal structure for their business, taking into account future investment, tax efficiency, and founder dynamics. Whether it’s incorporating a limited company, forming a partnership, or planning a joint venture, we’ll guide you through the process from start to finish and provide ongoing support as required.

We’ll also draft and advise on essential startup documents such as articles of association, founder agreements, shareholder agreements and vesting schedules, making sure your business is built on solid legal foundations.

Raising capital is a critical milestone for many entrepreneurs. Our lawyers advise on everything from seed funding and convertible notes to Series A rounds and beyond. We support you through investor negotiations, due diligence, and term sheet reviews, always keeping your long-term interests in focus.

We’ve contributed to major venture capital resources such as HSBC Innovation Banking’s Venture Capital Term Sheet Guide, and regularly work with both founders and investors to get deals over the line efficiently.

Protecting your innovation is essential. We help entrepreneurs plan branding, secure trademarks, copyright, design rights, and other forms of intellectual property, both in the UK and internationally. Whether you’re building a brand, developing software, or working with third-party developers, our lawyers for entrepreneurs ensure your IP strategy supports growth and investment readiness. Further, should your rights be infringed, we can support with enforcement and resolution.

Hiring your first team members is a major step. We draft clear, compliant, and scalable employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and advisor terms. We also advise on EMI schemes and other incentives that help you attract and retain key talent.

Our employment law team also help you navigate issues like IR35, worker status, and employee IP ownership, so you can grow your team without exposing the business to unnecessary risk.

As your business grows, so does your responsibility for managing customer and employee data. Our team can guide you through GDPR compliance, privacy policies, and processor agreements, helping you build trust and avoid regulatory pitfalls from day one.

To discuss your needs today, please contact our data protection and compliance experts.

Even with the best planning, disagreements can arise, particularly as your business grows or circumstances change. We help founders navigate disputes efficiently and pragmatically, whether it’s around shareholder disagreements, equity splits, IP ownership or the exit of a co-founder.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors are experienced in managing high-stakes conflicts with discretion and care. We provide strategic advice on shareholder disputes, boardroom deadlock, and founder exits, helping you protect business continuity while resolving tensions constructively.