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Corporate Law

Founders agreements: why they matter more than you think

Most co-founder disputes don't start with a disagreement — they start with an assumption. A well-drafted founders agreement eliminates the assumptions before they become problems.

5 min read
Intellectual Property

IP strategy for startups: what to protect and when

Most early-stage founders underestimate the value of their IP — until a competitor copies their product or a trade mark dispute threatens their brand. Here's how to think about IP protection from day one.

7 min read
Contract Law

Five common mistakes in commercial contracts (and how to avoid them)

A contract that looks fine on signing can become a liability when circumstances change. These are the clauses most often overlooked — and the ones that matter most when things go wrong.

6 min read
Corporate Law

Raising capital: a legal checklist for founders

Whether you're raising a seed round or a Series A, the legal groundwork you lay before investors arrive shapes the terms you'll live with for years. Here's what to have in order.

8 min read

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