Meet our authors and experts
We go the extra mile to bring you the most relevant, topical and helpful content.
Here are some of the team who makes it happen.
For more detail on how we make sure our articles meet the same high standards as our legal docs, see our editorial policy.
Internal authors & experts
![Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/anthony-rose-250.png 250w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/anthony-rose-250-150x150.png 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/anthony-rose-250-100x100.png 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/anthony-rose-250-100x100@2x.png 200w)
Anthony Rose
Co-Founder and CEO
Serial entrepreneur and startup champion, Anthony is our CEO and Co-Founder.
![Julien Seligmann](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Julien-Seligmann-e1581082629763.png)
Julien Seligmann
Chief Operations Officer
Dirigeant en grands groupes, entrepreneur et business angel, Julien partage sa riche expérience à travers notre blog et événements.
![Anna Sivula](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula.jpg 2316w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Anna-Sivula-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Anna Sivula
Legal Manager
Anna is a qualified lawyer and leads the VC Advisory and GCaaS services here at SeedLegals. She has years of experience as a commercial and corporate lawyer, working with many startups and SMEs.
![Jonny Seaman](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile.jpg 800w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Jonny-Seaman-profile-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Jonny Seaman
Investor Partnerships Manager
Jonny Seaman is our Investor Partnerships Manager. With over 200 closed rounds under his belt, he’s seen the good, the bad and the ugly of startup investment.
![Mo Saed](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mo-saed.png 737w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mo-saed-287x300.png 287w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mo-saed-300x313.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mo-saed-600x627.png 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mo-saed-287x300@2x.png 574w)
Mo Saed
Head of Investor Sales
Mo is the Head of Investor Sales at SeedLegals. He's passionate about helping sales teams thrive and fostering a purpose-driven culture.
![Benedict Conry Seedlegals](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/benedict_conry_seedlegals-2.jpg 639w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/benedict_conry_seedlegals-2-251x300.jpg 251w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/benedict_conry_seedlegals-2-300x358.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/benedict_conry_seedlegals-2-600x716.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/benedict_conry_seedlegals-2-251x300@2x.jpg 502w)
Benedict Conry
R&D Tax Lead
Ben is a Tax Specialist with over five years' experience in R&D.
![Matt Terry Circle 250](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/matt-terry-circle-250.png 250w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/matt-terry-circle-250-150x150.png 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/matt-terry-circle-250-100x100.png 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/matt-terry-circle-250-100x100@2x.png 200w)
Matt Terry
CX Team Manager
Matt is our CX Team Manager. After teaching and practising law, Matt's a natural fit to lead, train and develop our customer support team.
![Zlatina Trifonova](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zlatina-Trifonova.png 387w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zlatina-Trifonova-150x150@2x.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zlatina-Trifonova-150x150.png 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zlatina-Trifonova-100x100.png 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zlatina-Trifonova-100x100@2x.png 200w)
Zlatina Trifonova
CX Team Lead, SEIS/EIS Specialist
Zlatina heads up the SEIS/EIS team at SeedLegals helping companies navigate the complex world of SEIS/EIS applications.
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Vasu Sarin
Head of business development
Vasu is Head of Business Development and an exited founder and CEO. He’s a specialist in sales and operations and has experience in successfully raising capital from investors.
![Kaylin S.](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441.jpg 1968w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6483441-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Kaylin Sullivan
Copywriter
Kaylin is on a mission to help tech companies make a positive impact on the right audience
![Kirsty Macsween](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kirsty-MacSween.jpg 582w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kirsty-MacSween-300x253.jpg 300w)
Kirsty MacSween
Copywriter
Our writer Kirsty is on a mission to build up a bank of resources for founders.
![Screenshot 2023 10 27 155157](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screenshot-2023-10-27-155157.png 373w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screenshot-2023-10-27-155157-293x300.png 293w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screenshot-2023-10-27-155157-300x307.png 300w)
Michael Atherden
Corporate Tax Specialist
Mike is our expert ‘cool taxman’ and is committed to helping startups improve their cash flow through various tax reliefs and initiatives.
![Ria Sangal](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal.jpg 1080w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-234x300.jpg 234w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-798x1024.jpg 798w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-300x385.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-600x769.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-1000x1282.jpg 1000w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ria-Sangal-234x300@2x.jpg 468w)
Ria Sangal
Options Associate
Ria is one of our Options Experts, helping founders set up option schemes to reward their teams with equity.
![Abdul Khan](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/abdul-khan-seedlegals-sq.png 605w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/abdul-khan-seedlegals-sq-300x277.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/abdul-khan-seedlegals-sq-600x554.png 600w)
Abdul Khan
Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel Abdul has significant experience negotiating VC funding rounds.
![Fintan White](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fintan-White.png 512w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fintan-White-150x150@2x.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fintan-White-150x150.png 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fintan-White-100x100.png 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fintan-White-100x100@2x.png 200w)
Fintan White
Senior Funding Expert
Fintan is a Team Lead, Senior Funding Expert and Operations Manager at SeedLegals, With over 150 closed rounds to date, he is dedicated helping founders successfully raise funding.
![Kim Hahne](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kim-Hahne.png 673w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kim-Hahne-300x238.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kim-Hahne-600x477.png 600w)
Kim Hahne
Funding Strategist
Kim is a Funding Strategist at SeedLegals and has supported as a pivotal team member, in achieving the milestone of £1BN raised through SeedLegals.
![Nancy 2](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nancy-2.png 361w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nancy-2-296x300.png 296w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nancy-2-100x100.png 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nancy-2-300x304.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nancy-2-100x100@2x.png 200w)
Nancy Hawthorn
Senior S/EIS specialist
Nancy is our senior S/EIS expert and Operations Manager. She's dedicated to demystifying S/EIS for founders who already have enough on their plate.
![Liliana Conrad](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Liliana-Conrad.jpg 703w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Liliana-Conrad-300x296.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Liliana-Conrad-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Liliana-Conrad-600x592.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Liliana-Conrad-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Liliana Conrad
Funding Strategist
Liliana is a funding expert and sales team lead. She's a qualified lawyer in the UK and Philippines and previously worked as a funding specialist for a private equity firm in Wall Street, New York.
![Aaron Duke](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke.jpg 800w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Aaron-Duke-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Aaron Duke
Account Associate at SeedLegals
Aaron is an Account Manager at SeedLegals and previously worked as a partnerships manager at top VC fund Seedrs.
External authors & experts
![Yana](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yana.jpg 400w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yana-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yana-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yana-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Yana-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Yana Abramova
Founder of Pretiosum Ventures
Yana is our expert contributor on all things to do with how to raise startup funding and pitch to investors. She's an investment expert and the founder of early stage VC firm Pretiosum Ventures.
![62d926778667bb377251dad6 Oliver Kicks](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/62d926778667bb377251dad6_Oliver-Kicks.png 729w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/62d926778667bb377251dad6_Oliver-Kicks-240x300.png 240w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/62d926778667bb377251dad6_Oliver-Kicks-300x375.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/62d926778667bb377251dad6_Oliver-Kicks-600x750.png 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/62d926778667bb377251dad6_Oliver-Kicks-240x300@2x.png 480w)
Oliver Kicks
Principal at Concept Ventures
Oliver Kicks is our expert contributor on all things related to venture capital funding. He’s a principal at Concept Ventures - the UK’s largest dedicated pre-seed fund.
![Claire Macmillan](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Claire-Macmillan.webp 660w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Claire-Macmillan-300x208.webp 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Claire-Macmillan-600x415.webp 600w)
Claire Macmillan
Pitch Coach
Claire helps founders create and deliver outstanding investor presentations, from seed rounds and series A, B, C through to private equity exits and IPOs.
![Eliza Thompson, Themis](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eliza-thompson-edit.jpg 714w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eliza-thompson-edit-300x294.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/eliza-thompson-edit-600x588.jpg 600w)
Eliza Thompson
Research specialist at Themis
Eliza is a financial crime researcher at Themis, working on a variety of topics from sanction compliance to the financial crime risks of emerging technologies.
![Yohann Merran](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Yohann-Merran.jpg 489w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Yohann-Merran-274x300.jpg 274w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Yohann-Merran-300x329.jpg 300w)
Yohann Merran
Founder of Angels Partners
Yohann is our expert contributor on all things angel investment. From how to find investors to tips on pitching, Yohann has the experience to guide founders in the right direction.
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Kirsty Macdonald
Principal at JamJar Investments
Kirsty is a Principal Investor at JamJar Investments, a VC firm that invests in early-stage consumer companies.
![Eva D](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D.jpg 800w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eva-D-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Eva Dobrzanska
Startup Fundraising Consultant
As a former investment manager at a VC fund and an early-stage capital raising expert, Eva works with founders to help them fundraise more effectively and improve their investability.
![Kritika Amarnath](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kritika-Amarnath.jpg 450w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kritika-Amarnath-150x150@2x.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kritika-Amarnath-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kritika-Amarnath-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kritika-Amarnath-100x100@2x.jpg 200w)
Kritika Amarnath
Founder of Beach Level Associates
Kritika Amarnath is a seasoned financial executive and angel investor. She guides founders to success through fundraising consulting and strategic advisory for startups.
![Paul Finch](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1.jpg 1177w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-267x300.jpg 267w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-912x1024.jpg 912w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-300x337.jpg 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-600x674.jpg 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-1000x1123.jpg 1000w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Paul-Finch-1-267x300@2x.jpg 534w)
Paul Finch
Co-founder of Growth Studio
Paul co-founded Growth Studio to help companies grow and achieve their goals. His mission is to help tech companies to make a positive impact on the environment.
Awards and accolades
![Enterprise Investment Scheme Association Logo](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/enterprise-investment-scheme-association-logo.png 392w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/enterprise-investment-scheme-association-logo-300x67.png 300w)
Best EIS/SEIS Legal or Regulatory Advisor
2022
![Enterprise Investment Scheme Association Logo](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/enterprise-investment-scheme-association-logo.png 392w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/enterprise-investment-scheme-association-logo-300x67.png 300w)
Spirit of EIS Winner
2022
![Angel Investment Awards Winner 2022](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022.png 3071w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-291x300.png 291w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-994x1024.png 994w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-1490x1536.png 1490w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-1987x2048.png 1987w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-300x309.png 300w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-600x618.png 600w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-1000x1031.png 1000w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-1400x1443.png 1400w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-291x300@2x.png 582w, https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/angel-investment-awards-winner-2022-994x1024@2x.png 1988w)
Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals Finalist
2022
![UK Business Angels Association Logo](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bitmap-2.png)
Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals
2019
![](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/startup-grind-1-e1574270044314.png)
Growth Startup of the Year
2019
![Growth Investor Awards Logo](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Growth-investor-awards.png)
Industry Game Changer
2019
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Rising Stars Winner
2019
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Best New Entrant to the Angel Ecosystem
2018
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Top 100 Disruptive Brands
2017
![UKTN logo](https://seedlegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bitmap-3.png)