Finalising the SHA: dispute resolution, amendments & legal enforceability (Part 4)
Complete your SHA drafting expertise with this final installment covering enforcement mechanisms and procedural provisions...
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Part 2 – Keeping everyone aligned: Lock-ins, Transfers & Founder Restrictions at FoodSwift
This second part of our SHA series explains key rules for share transfers and founder commitments. You will learn how to set up simple, effective terms that keep your team stable after raising seed funding. I will also show you how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to misalignment or founder exits.
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Drafting a whistleblower policy: A step-by-step guide for HR managers
If you are a budding HR professional or already an accomplished one who is looking to revamp the whistleblower policy, take a pit stop here and learn to draft a whistleblower policy. This article will equip you with the knowledge to build a policy that encourages transparency, protects whistleblowers, and strengthens your organisation’s ethical system.
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Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.
Part one of the SHA series explores the critical foundation of post-investment control mechanisms. Learn to craft balanced board composition and decision-making frameworks that protect both founders and investors following seed funding.
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Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise
Continue your seed funding legal journey with expert guidance on navigating term sheets. This second installment examines how to balance founder interests with investor expectations while avoiding common negotiation pitfalls in early-stage financing.
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Thriving as a newly public company: the post-conversion essentials
Learn the practical steps to take after converting your company from private to public status, from updating documents to implementing new governance practices. Follow TechInnovate's journey as they navigate life as a newly public company and maximise the benefits of their transformation.
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Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings
Learn how to do the regulatory filings required for a private-to-public company conversion. This third article guides you through form submissions, document preparation, and effective strategies for handling regulatory queries with practical templates and case examples.
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From Private to Public: Navigate MOA & AOA changes and regulatory requirements
Learn the critical process of modifying a company's Memorandum and Articles of Association when converting from private to public status. This second article guides you through document amendments, board approvals, and shareholder meetings with practical templates and case examples.
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Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public
Discover the legal essentials of converting a private company to public status, as illustrated through Zomato's journey. Learn the regulatory framework, key differences between private and public companies, and how to conduct a preliminary assessment using our case study of TechInnovate.
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Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified
Learn how to close a company through the strike-off process under section 248 of the Companies Act 2013. If you are a lawyer advising clients with the winding-off process, then this article can teach you an alternate procedure that is less complex and time-consuming than winding up.