This episode is whistle-stop tour for entrepreneurs, founders and new business owners to ensure they avoid making critical legal mistakes that could back to bite them! Laura Myles, the Head of Data Privacy and IP at Flynn O'Driscoll LLP and Cian Mannion, Corporate associate at Flynn O’Driscoll LLP speak to Ultan Faherty, Project Manager at WestBIC  around investment, intellectual property protection and shareholder matters. 


Listen to this episode to gain clear, tangible & practical insights into:


-       The benefits of incorporating a company 

-       The importance of a shareholder’s agreement, especially when it comes to cofounding a company

-       Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

-       Should equity be on the table as an incentive to key hires?

-       Being realistic about the exit strategy

-       The risk of diluting the ownership of your own company 

-       Taking on investment at scaling stage

-       Red flags & green flags that investors look for when investing in a start-up 

-       Investor rights that a company should be aware of

-       What are term sheets & are they negotiable?

-       What to look out for when thinking about an acquisition 

-       Areas that can affect valuation.

-       And so much more!


For more legal advice tailored specifically to your start-up, contact Laura Myles [email protected] or Cian Mannion– [email protected]


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