Insights
Practical notes on law, business and risk.
Written by our lawyers for founders, boards and in-house teams. Short enough to read between meetings, specific enough to act on.
Five clauses to read twice before signing a shareholder agreement
Drag-along rights, leaver provisions and deadlock clauses decide what happens when founders disagree. Here is what to check before the ink dries.
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What to do in the first 48 hours after a letter before action
A claim letter starts a clock. A short checklist for preserving documents, protecting privilege and keeping your options open.
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Restructuring a team without losing the people you need
A fair process protects the business legally. A clear one keeps the people who stay. How to plan consultation, selection and communication together.
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Break clauses: the small print that decides your next move
Many tenants discover too late that their break right comes with conditions they cannot meet. What to look for and when to diarise it.
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Preparing your board for a regulator's first visit
Inspectors judge culture as much as paperwork. How directors can show that compliance is owned at the top, not delegated to a single team.
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Negotiating enterprise SaaS terms without stalling the deal
Liability caps, data terms and service levels slow down most enterprise sales. A practical playbook for agreeing them faster.
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Settlement or hearing: how we help clients decide
Winning in court is not always winning. The questions we ask before recommending that a client settles or goes to a hearing.
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