Investing in a Company
Take the risk out of investing in a company. Our legal templates are drafted by lawyers with decades of experience structuring and advising on investment transactions. We cover the entire investment process.
We have templates for the legal documents required for your investment transaction whether you:
- own a company which is raising investment or
- want to invest in a company
Our selection of documents covers the entire investment process from start to finish and includes:
- preliminary documents:
- NDAs: NDAs tailored for an investment transaction
- term sheets: a choice of term sheets for either ordinary or preferred shares
- exclusivity agreements: forms of exclusivity agreement if required by the investor
- due diligence: checklists for the legal due diligence requests to be made by the investor
- investment agreements: different forms of investment agreements depending on:
- the number of investors
- whether the company is a start-up or an established business
- whether the parties want a combined investment and shareholders agreement or a separate subscription agreement and shareholders agreement
- Articles of Association: alternative forms of new Articles of Association for the company, to accompany the chosen form of investment agreement
- ancillary transaction documents: documents necessary to complete the investment, including:
- employment agreements for founders and key employees
- disclosure letter to accompany the warranties under the investment agreement
- board resolutions and shareholder resolutions for the target company
- intellectual property assignments
We also have a range of Advance Subscription Agreements available, which have become a popular way of raising investment quickly and in a cost-effective manner