Reducing legal spend is an art form. We tackle 6 strategies for in-house lawyers to reduce legal costs and ease the pressure facing their function.

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.

CFOs have the mammoth task of building the financial future of a company. We tackle strategic planning tips for CFOs to build something extraordinary.

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 the pros, the cons, and the challenges of horizon scanning; and outline how teams can use horizon scanning to their advantage.

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.

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

A convertible loan note can be a handy asset for start-ups to generate money, but what are their advantages and disadvantages? We break it down.

In this blog, we discuss advance subscription agreements - when to use them, when not to use them, and the benefits that lie in wait.

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?

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.

The courts have allowed a service via NFT airdrop. But what does this mean for the future of NFTs in a legal setting?

What are the benefits of DAOs? And when should you stick to traditional business structures? In this blog we break it down in simple terms.

First there were NFTs. Then there was Metaverses. Now it’s all about DAOs. If you are familiar with the Web 3.0 space...

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?

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

Many believe the recent crypto crash to be the nail in the coffin for the crypto bubble. Many, barring HM Treasury...

The fintech industry has ballooned in recent years, with countless consumers benefitting from evolved...

So you’ve got a business idea and you’re going to go for it. But you realise that by doing it, you’re going to have to be authorised...

There’s no industry quite like financial services when it comes to acronyms and abbreviations. We end the jargon with the A to Z of regulatory terms.

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

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.

The fintech sector is growing globally; and with it, fintech solutions. We discuss white-label fintech solutions and how they're set to impact the sector.

Blockchain and its related technologies have burst onto scene this year, but it’s understandable if...

What can we learn from Henry Ford when building a culture of accountability? Our regulatory experts dive into the historic entrepreneur's ethos.

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

In a previous blog we explained what NFTs are and explored the rationale behind their popularity, but what are some...

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...

In this article, we discuss the 2021 updates to the medical device regulation commission. Read on to understand how the MDR impacts you.

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

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.