Financial Lawyers

Experts in financial law.

Specialist financial legal advice and services for start-ups and growing businesses.

Ignition is a law firm headquartered in London, helping companies to gain traction and expand into new markets through the use of debt finance.

Legal support for companies in need of debt finance

We understand the complexities of financial law, so can help entrepreneurs and established companies to safeguard their legal interests while they focus on what they do best.

Our lawyers can help you manage your debt finance needs (such as loans, security, guarantees, convertible debt) as well as input on shareholder and client contracts, UK and overseas trade, data protection & regulatory compliance matters, procurement & supplier relationships, joint venture (JV) partnerships.

We have demonstrated expertise within the complex environments of Fintech and Blockchain, as well as Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI).

Our experience:

Advising sponsors, companies, banks, alternative capital providers and other UK, European and US financial institutions on a variety of complex, cross-border corporate and finance transactions
Advising on various debt facilities and subsequently the restructuring of their debt facilities during financial difficulties
Advising on LMA documentation (both facility and intercreditor agreements) and related security documentation for both borrowers and lenders across a range of sectors
Representing a broad range of UK and European start-ups on their debt and equity funding rounds
Advising a multinational supermarket retailer on its acquisition of its JV partner’s stake in a personal finance business, and the development of its thriving banking business
Advising on professional negligence claims within the financial services industry
Advising on numerous funding rounds, investor negotiations and acquisitions and disposals for clients in the financial sector
Advising on founder disputes concerning blockchain and fintech based start-ups
Drafting comprehensive consultancy agreements for a blockchain tech client to protect their business when engaging with IT contractors
Producing website terms and conditions and privacy policies for clients who offer money management services to key workers