Introduction to Startup Law

If you are on the verge of launching your business or already navigating the world of startups, this free webinar is for you. Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths — the only UK law firm working exclusively with startups and high-growth businesses — walks you through the essential legal issues every founder needs to understand. This is a practical introduction to startup law, covering everything from incorporation to raising investment.

What the webinar will cover

• The critical legal issues and documents every startup needs in place
• How to incorporate your business and choose the right structure
• Understanding and registering for the relevant taxes
• How to protect your intellectual property from day one
• Risk management strategies to safeguard your startup’s future
• Co-founder arrangements, vesting, options and employee incentives
• Key customer documentation your startup needs
• An introduction to raising investment and what investors look for

Who should attend

• First-time founders preparing to launch
• Early-stage startups getting their legal foundations right
• Anyone considering starting a business who wants a legal overview

The session will close with a live Q&A with Michael Buckworth. Bring your questions — this is your chance to ask the founder of the UK’s leading start-up law firm anything about your business.