Where complex business decisions require experienced legal counsel.
Practice Area
Transaction Advisory
Fundraising counsel across every stage.
LexStart Partners advises on fundraising across the capital-raising lifecycle, from initial funding rounds through pre-IPO transactions. Our experience in the startup ecosystem enables us to identify and address transaction-specific nuances during structuring and negotiation.
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Our structuring experts specialize in creating the ideal deal structure for a variety of transactions, such as acquisitions, IPOs, group reorganizations, and strategic alliances.
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Whether it involves convertible notes, SAFEs, or equity rounds, we begin by understanding your specific goals.
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We then balance those goals with accounting, regulatory, and commercial factors to deliver the best possible solution for your needs.
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Coordinating with multiple investors to align on terms and conditions.
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Ensuring compliance with investor-specific requirements and preferences.
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Facilitating communication between investors and founders for smooth agreement.
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Tailoring agreements to reflect the specifics of the investment deal.
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Ensuring accurate representation of share issuance and subscription terms.
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Drafting Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, and Share Subscription Agreements to ensure clarity and alignment with deal terms.
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Negotiating key terms and conditions with investors and other stakeholders to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
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Providing strategic advice on the implications of transaction terms for business operations and future financing.
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Commercial Contracts
Drafted for present requirements and long-term application.
We provide strategic and balanced legal support throughout the contractual process, from initial drafting through negotiation and finalisation.
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Drafting all necessary agreements including service agreements, vendor agreements, rental agreements, consultancy agreements, etc.
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Drafting all licensing agreements including intellectual property licensing agreements, end-use licensing agreements, product licensing agreements, etc.
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Outlining detailed website terms of service and privacy policy.
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Detailed review of counter party agreement drafts to ensure adequate protection of your interests.
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Comprehensive support in drafting — with assistance in finalizing the terms — of the co-founders' agreements.
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Drafting of employment agreements and employee offer letters.
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Crafting a detailed HR Handbook which includes employee code of conduct, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, whistleblower policy, and any other policy specific to your company's requirement.
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We guide you through the intricacies of such policies and offer training services to ensure practical implementation of company policies.
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M&A & Exits
Complexity managed without compromising transaction momentum.
We provide transaction support through signing and completion, applying twenty-two years of transaction experience to identify issues early and help maintain momentum throughout the exit process.
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M&A transactions.
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Exit transactions.
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Business transfer transactions.
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Asset purchase transactions.
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Closing assistance.
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