About me
I advise founders, startups and investors at every stage from the earliest fundraising rounds all the way through to exits. My clients span a wide range: consumer-facing music and media-tech companies, fintechs building back-office SaaS for financial institutions, and plenty in between.
Working with a lawyer shouldn't just be about getting documents written. We are involved to give clear, pragmatic advice — helping you spot and solve problems before they become expensive ones. I have broad experience across stages and verticals, so I can bring a different perspective and help you to get a good deal that you understand well.
I also believe founders make better decisions when they understand the legal landscape, so I regularly give talks and classes on key topics. If you'd like to know about an upcoming session — or set one up for your group — get in touch. I also contribute to Lewis Silkin's startup initiative.
Writing
I write in a number of places to give founders and early-stage investors a working understanding of how the corporate finance process actually goes — particularly focusing on the mechanics. Below are three series that, though written some time ago, have held up well.
A series aimed at founders of high-growth businesses, explaining typical venture capital-driven provisions and how they actually function. Originally published in Entrepreneur Country Magazine.
Practical legal fundamentals for early-stage founders — written to give you a working foundation before you bring in external legal advice. Originally published in Entrepreneur Country Magazine.
A deep dive into the economic terms you'll see in a typical venture capital termsheet — written to give founders a clear understanding of what they're signing. Originally published in Startup Grind.