Law firm for an investment agreement
An investor coming in reshapes the capital structure and the rights of the founders, which is why the documentation of a funding round calls for careful preparation. Below we set out what such a matter requires of counsel and who leads this area at HWW.
What this matter requires of counsel
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Starts from the structure of the transaction, not from a template
The terms on which an investor comes in depend on the capital structure of the company and on the rights each side wants secured. Counsel who puts those assumptions in order first produces documents matched to the transaction actually being done.
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Ties the investment agreement to the shareholders' agreement
The engagement covers the investment agreement together with the shareholders' agreement governing the rights and duties of the founders and the investor.
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Negotiates the terms with the investor
The engagement covers negotiating the share structure, the price and the conditions precedent, and carrying what is agreed into the documentation.
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Handles the corporate filings required to complete the transaction
Counsel prepares the resolutions, statements and registry documents and files the application required to register the new capital structure.
Further described matters are listed under our track record.
What we have written on this topic
We confirm the scope and the fee before starting work. A paid consultation is not required.