Alexandra trained at ‘Magic Circle’ law firm Linklaters LLP before joining Ignition in August 2018. She is an associate in the corporate team who assists clients on a variety of matters ranging from capital fund raises (equity or debt), M&A, corporate restructurings to commercial transactions and is also experienced in general company secretarial matters.
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Corporate & Commercial Law. I make transactions happen. I help companies untangle the law.
The City Law School, City University London (LLM & LLB (Hons)), McGill University (B.Ed Hons Kinesiology), University of Law (LPC)
Linklaters, Start-Ed Commercial Law Clinic.
UNDP, City University alumni mentor, PIEL UK (Public Interest Environmental Law), UKLGIG (assisting asylum applications for LGBTs), 10 x 10 Philanthropy, Crisis at Christmas, One to One Children’s Fund.
Ski & Snowboard instructor and outdoor adventure guide in the Canadian wilderness.
Child soldiers and orphan refugees.
Skiing (I’m Canadian, after all), Surfing, Hiking, Cycling, Tottenham Hotspur, Muskoka lakes, French wine.
News, Insights & Resources
In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of setting up as a limited company, the legal steps that this entails, why these are important and how to get them right, and the importance of drawing up a shareholders’ agreement as early as possible.
We are delighted to welcome corporate lawyer Daniel Jankes to the Ignition Team. He is joining as a Senior Consultant within the Corporate team.
In this episode, we delve into funding rounds, including why businesses need funding, when they should seek funding, key sources of capital, the legal steps involved, key terms to negotiate, and an insight into what can go wrong when rounds aren’t properly managed.