Considering turning your business into a franchise? Congrats! But first, you'll need to understand the ins and outs of a franchise agreement. Let's dive in...

For some, an IPO is a fervent dream. We discuss how to make that dream a reality, from preparing the business to floating on the stock exchange.

You have enough on your plate. We tackle outsourcing pros and cons, and outline the nitty gritty of saving much needed time and money.

We tackle CBDCs, the UK government's love affair with them, and the pros and cons of central bank digital currency.

As the deadline for the FCA Consumer Duty Principle looms forward, we tackle how it impacts financial services firms, and what businesses need to be aware of.

We discuss the do's and don't of office Christmas parties, including steps employers should take to avoid liability.

From redundancy to recession, directors have a challenging road ahead. We outline the top challenges facing directors... and how to tackle them.

CEOs and Directors are notoriously short on time and resources. And yet, there are tips, tricks, and tools of the trade that ease the load...

With insights from Onfido, we tackle how to build a legal team, from getting buy-in, to building a legal function that can scale.

Getting your board of directors right is crucial. But what mistakes do founders make, and how can you avoid them?

Times are challenging for employers. From hiring freezes to redundancy, we explore the options available during a downturn.

Raising investment for blockchain businesses is on the rise. But what avenues are available? From traditional investment to security offerings, we explore.

From costs to IP ownership, there's a lot to consider when hiring a web developer. We break down what you need to think about when hiring a developer.

A trade mark helps set your business apart from the crowd, but it helps to know what can actually be registered, and what can be protected. Let's explore...

An investor will carry out due diligence before investing in your business. What can you do to prepare? We break it down in simple terms.

Do you have a copycat sniffing around your company name? Frustrating, right? In this article, we explain the steps you can take to protect your company name. 

As a business with a website, there are a number of key documents you'll need to host on your site. From privacy policies to terms of use, we break it down.

Reviewing contracts can be daunting, and yet, missing key terms can result in big issues. We cut through the noise and highlight key contract terms to check.

The UK gov has announced changes to its Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme or SEIS. What does this mean for your business? And how can you make the most of it?

So, you need to terminate a contract. What rights are available to you? We discuss the different ways you can put an end to a professional relationship.

In this 7-step guide we explain the process of raising equity investment. From getting your house in order, to post-completion matters, we cover it all. 

How can you raise money for your business? We tackle equity financing, convertible loan notes, and more.

How do you go about selling your business? How do you navigate legal hurdles? And how do you get the most value for something you’ve worked so hard to build?

As nominees for this year’s Tech Dealmaker of the Year Award, our corporate team are the legal go-to’s...

As the freedom of movement, which came with being part of the EU, disappeared, the government sought to fill the gap in the workforce...

You may have increasingly heard mention of the phrase “financial inclusion”. As many seek to engage with ESG investing...

Shares or share options attract and reward employees within a business. But what happens when they leave? We tackle good leaver and bad leaver provisions.

Data Subject Access Requests (or DSARs) are when an individual that you process data about contacts your business requesting...

Statutory registers are an important foundation for your business and serve as records of important aspects of your company structure...

You may have heard of Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”), but how do they actually work? We explain how to keep your trade secrets, secret.

We tackle what employee monitoring means in the workplace, the ethics that surround it, and the best practice methods you can use.

When it comes to moving personal data between countries, there's a lot to consider. We tackle international data transfers and how to handle them.

In this article, we explain the legal and tax factors for hiring overseas. We discuss employers of record and legal obligations for employers.

Running a business comes with a litany of highs and lows. But when it comes to selling, what should be on your mind? We list the 10 things you should consider.

For an in-house lawyer working as the sole legal advisor within a fast-growth business is challenging. We outline a solution...

Doesn’t it feel like the best days of the year all come at once? Christmas, New Year, Data Protection Day…

On the 4th of January 2022, the National Security and Investment Act came into force. But what does it mean and how does it impact your business?

Web 3.0 has dominated mainstream media. But what is it? And how is it set to impact financial services? We break down web 3.0 in simple terms.

When former Facebook employee Frances Haugen announced the socials media giant's "unilateral control over...

Stephenson Law has advised decentralized network Minima on a $6.5m Series A round. We discuss deal details and what this means for the blockchain disruptor.

Stephenson Law has advised leading online tutoring platform MyTutor on their successful £15m series B round. We explain the deal in full.

On 05 October 2021 the UK Information Commissioner (ICO) confirmed that the new Data Sharing Code of Practice has come into force. But what does this mean?

Stephenson Law has advised FinTech infrastructure platform Integrated Finance on its seed investment round. We dive into the details of the deal.

Stephenson Law has advised PublicBenefit.UK on Nominet membership action. We explain the ins and outs of the project at hand.

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a global overhaul in working practices, with many employees trading in the morning commute...

Amongst the challenges facing today’s founders, you'd think hiring would be one of the easier tasks on your to-do list...

The data protection world has a series of unique roles, from data protection officers to representatives. We break down what they mean in simple terms.

Stephenson Law has advised the shareholders of EnviroDat on the sale of the business. We explain the details of the project and the future of EnviroDat.

HealthTechs face a unique set of challenges when it comes to data protection. We outline the top 5 data protection issues facing HealthTechs today.

In most SMEs, the directors and shareholders are the same people. But what happens when a director leaves the business?

Stephenson Law advised 5G supercharger AccelerComm on their successful Series A. Discover the details of the deal...

EMI options can be a great way of attracting and retaining top talent. But there's more than meets the eye with the EMI share option scheme...

For startups, raising money is key to ensuring they ‘kick start’ their business. Attracting investors...

Splitting up with your co-founder can be a challenging process. We discuss what happens next and how you can prepare for the worst.

As a business owner you need to protect your business against potential risk. We discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the business sector.

Third-party cookies are almost as old as the web itself. And yet, they're facing their demise. We explain the pros of the death of third-party cookies.

In this article, we tackle the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term viability of contractual relationships. Ready? Let's get started.

Until the government imposes further lockdown conditions, you need to carry out regular risk assessments...

Distributing equity between co-founders is important to consider in the early stages. We outline the five things you need to consider when doling out equity.

Your Series A round is probably going to be the first time you and your business comes under the scrutiny of an institutional...

On 1 October 2019, Europe’s highest court handed down its judgment on a series of questions referred to...

There’s much in the press at the moment about the use of facial recognition technology by the police and other law enforcement...

At the beginning, a lawyer is not going to be on your radar, but pretty soon your tech startup will need a legal expert. We explain what you should be aware of.

There is a wide range of funding resources available for your business. We explain how to maximise your potential and secure the best possible outcome.

We dive into the legal nitty-gritty of business structures, from limited companies to sole traders, and help you decide which one is best for you.

When top-secret information is involved, it's important to have legal protections in place. We outline how to keep your trade secrets, secret.

Are you putting off thinking about legal contracts? Our blog explains the different agreements you may...

Starting a business is challenging, exciting and usually expensive so we’ll forgive you for pushing...