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How to Avoid Costly Employment Law Mistakes as a Start-Up

Starting a business is exciting, but employment law mistakes can be costly and damaging to your company’s reputation. Many startups unknowingly make errors that lead to legal disputes, fines, or even tribunal cases. Here’s how to avoid the most common pitfalls with expert employment law advice. 1. Not Having Proper

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The Legal Checklist for Start-Up Fundraising: What Founders Must Know

Raising funds is a crucial milestone for any start-up, but navigating the legal landscape can be complex. From structuring investment agreements to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, start-ups must have a solid legal foundation in place. This guide outlines the key legal steps every start-up should take when preparing for

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The Ultimate Guide to EMI Schemes

What is an EMI Scheme? An EMI scheme, explained simply, is a tax-advantaged share option plan. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, it allows companies to grant share options to key employees. This incentivises and retains talent while offering significant tax benefits. However, to ensure compliance and

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The Role of a Fractional General Counsel in Start-Ups

Start-ups operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where legal complexities can arise at any moment. However, hiring a full-time, in-house General Counsel (GC) may not be financially viable for early-stage businesses. This is where a Fractional General Counsel (Fractional GC) becomes an invaluable asset. In this guide, we’ll explore how

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The Delaware Flip: Unlocking Opportunities for Global Startups

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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Scaling Your Startup with an Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA): What Founders Need to Know

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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The UK-India Free Trade Agreement: The Journey, Challenges, and What’s at Stake

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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Understanding the EU AI Act: A Guide for Tech and AI Founders

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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Start with the End in Mind: Why Planning Your Exit from Day One Matters

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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Fractional General Counsel: Legal Expertise Redefined

We all know that being a startup or small business is equally exciting and daunting. Let’s not kid, breaking into a saturated market, being competitive and having the right resources and sufficient funding is not always achievable alone from the get go. With this in mind, accelerator programmes can be of immense value, from both a financial perspective, as well as from a business growth outlook…

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