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An Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) is a financial arrangement between an investor and a company, often a startup or early-stage business. Under this agreement, the investor pays in advance for shares that will be issued at a later date, typically during the company's next funding round.
Read moreFor many founders, securing a strong customer base is central to their company’s long-term value. But what happens when the business is sold, and a key contract allows customers to walk away? This is where Change of Control provisions come into play. Too often overlooked during negotiations, these clauses can have serious ramifications for both your company's valuation and your future business prospects. Here's why founders should carefully consider these provisions.
Read moreIn this article, we are considering negotiated contracts rather than those which one party imposes on another by way of clickwrap or similar methodologies.
Read moreThe Digital Markets Competition and Consumer Act (the Act) is a new Act that received Royal Assent in the twilight hours of the last Government. The scope of the Act is wide but the coming into effect is staggered over the coming months depending on the subject area.
Read moreAs a founder, turning ideas into a thriving business means protecting your IP from the start. Your company’s IP is what differentiates your brand, sets you apart from competitors, and fuels your business’ value.
Read moreAfter a divorce or separation, parents may have to pay private school fees under a court order. But what if the school fees are no longer affordable (or are claimed not to be)?
Read moreThe much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill was published on Thursday 10 October. Running to over 150 pages it is likely to be one of the biggest overhauls to workers’ rights and Employment law in nearly 30 years.
Read moreIf you are considering separating from your partner, the process of divorce can seem daunting. You are not alone in feeling like this and the family team at SMB are regularly asked about the process of divorce and mediation. Below we have compiled some of the most popular questions that clients ask us about mediation to help sign post you to your next steps.
Read moreAs the Horizon IT Post Office Inquiry Phase 6 comes to an end, and ever more shocking evidence appears about how sub-postmasters were unlawfully convicted as part of a massive criminal conspiracy, when considering all of the bad actors who contributed to the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history, it’s worth remembering that there are also people who fall into the opposite category.
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