For investors active in cross-border deals, knowing the practical differences between English law and New York law share purchase agreements (SPAs) can be a decisive advantage.

Earn-outs in English law M&A are a strategic tool to bridge valuation gaps and align incentives. But without clear drafting, they can quickly turn into costly disputes.

The term sheet is no longer the dealmaker. In today’s market, the real power and the real price lies in the data room.

A strategic overview of how buy-side W&I insurance is reshaping mid-market M&A by reducing risk and accelerating deal flow.

From cash bonuses to share schemes, understand the legal building blocks of effective reward plans.

How to approach a DSAR without derailing your day job. A practical guide to managing employee data requests, scope limitations, and legal exemptions.

Founder vesting is a key issue in fundraising rounds, affecting control, commitment, and equity outcomes. This guide explains what it means and how to navigate it confidently.

A founder’s guide to the steps, decisions, and people behind getting a deal over the line.

Understanding the legal and financial implications of Founder status is crucial for protecting your equity, governance rights, and long-term interests in your startup.

Restrictive covenants safeguard businesses, but enforceability requires careful drafting. Discover key types, risks, and best practices.

The BVCA has refined its model documents for early-stage investments. Discover the key changes.

Explore the role of employee option pools in M&A transactions, their impact on valuation metrics, and the key negotiation considerations for both buyers and sellers.‍

With a growing focus on employee well-being and the need to stay competitive in the market, some companies are opting to enhance holiday allowances and introduce ‘unlimited’ annual leave policies.

Explore how comfort letters establish a clear framework for offering share options, ensuring transparency and alignment between startups and prospective key employees.

Ensure your employment agreements align with roles, responsibilities, and compliance needs. Discover the differences between DSAs, FSAs, and SCEs to protect and grow your business.

For founders and investors, a clear and well-maintained Cap Table is an essential tool for managing ownership, tracking investments, and planning for future fundraising rounds.

While term sheets are typically non-binding, they lay the groundwork for the entire transaction, setting out the key terms of the sale and purchase.

The key benefits of carrying out a trade mark clearance search.

Successful mergers and acquisitions demand a corporate dream team, supported by employment law experts to address every critical detail.

These tools can come with hidden traps that, if not carefully managed, can significantly dilute your equity and disrupt your cap table.

A top-up round, also known as a follow-on round or extension round, is a type of equity fundraising round that occurs after the initial valued investment round at any given stage of a company's funding journey.

A guide for companies on pre-emption rights which come into play to protect existing shareholders.

In the world of startups and entrepreneurship, securing funding is often a crucial step towards turning visions into realities.

Under English law, a warranty is a promise made by one party to another that certain facts or conditions are true.