How to find a startup lawyer
Where to find a lawyer with specialist knowledge, experience and contacts, and the questions to ask before you engage them.
Do I need a startup lawyer?
You don’t have to hire a lawyer - but sometimes you might need specialist help. Here are the pros and cons of hiring a s...
Share certificates: Why you still need them, and what they need to include
Every time you issue shares, you need to make it official with a share certificate. Find out how to create and send prof...
Advisory shares: How much equity should you give your advisor?
Startups commonly give 1% equity to General Advisors paid only in equity, who work less than 2 days a month. Discover m...
What is a tax indemnity?
Selling your company? Your buyer might want to add a tax indemnity to the share purchase agreement, to protect themselve...
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CRM: What is a CRM system and does your startup need one?
Our expert explains what CRM does, how it can help you build a successful startup and how to choose the best CRM system ...
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Autumn Budget 2023: How will the changes affect your business?
How will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement affect your business and your income? We explain what's been announce...
Fake investors: How to spot scammers and time-wasters, and protect your startup
As criminals invent new ways to launder cash, or obtain money or shares fraudulently, startups need to stay vigilant. Un...
In case you missed it: August 2023
This month, search on SeedLegals went live, all your option holders were combined onto one table and we updated our docu...
What does a CFO do and when should you hire one?
Catch up on a truly unmissable webinar: What does a CFO do and when should you hire one?
KYC and AML: Guide for startups
Our experts explain the checks for Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering and how to follow these protocols to ver...
Investor relations: create a plan for your startup
Our experts explain how to build and maintain positive relationships between your company, investors and other stakehold...
Due diligence for startups: check that cheque
Not all investors are who they say they are. With Themis, we share our insights on financial crime in fundraising and du...
