Investment Contracts

Raising or making an investment is not just about agreeing headline terms, it is about structuring the deal properly and ensuring it works in practice.

Whether you are a business seeking investment or an investor deploying capital, you need:

• clear structure and documentation

• a realistic assessment of risk and return

• efficient negotiation without losing momentum

• confidence the deal will complete as intended

We act for companies, founders, investors and management teams, helping you structure, negotiate and complete investments in a clear, controlled and cost-effective way.

Our Approach: Commercial, Structured and Deal-Focused

Investment transactions move quickly, and so should your legal support. We focus on:

• understanding your objectives early (control, return, exit, risk)

• structuring the deal appropriately from the outset

• identifying key issues before they become obstacles

• keeping the process moving while protecting your position

Where needed, we draw on multi-disciplinary expertise, including corporate, employment and regulatory specialists, as well as our property team with significant experience in property investment structures and transactions.

The aim is simple: get the deal agreed and completed on the right terms, without unnecessary delay or cost.

How We Help

We support clients at every stage of an investment transaction, including:

• Advising on the most appropriate investment structure, including equity, debt, convertible instruments and joint ventures

• Structuring joint ventures, including governance, funding and exit arrangements

• Drafting and negotiating investment agreements and shareholders’ agreements

• Preparing and advising on articles of association and other constitutional documents

• Advising on control and governance, including board composition, reserved matters and decision-making rights

• Structuring different classes of shares and investor rights

• Advising minority investors on protections and majority shareholders on control

• Managing issues with existing shareholders, including consent rights, dilution and competing interests

• Drafting and reviewing term sheets and heads of terms

• Supporting due diligence, identifying legal and commercial risks early

• Advising on exit strategy, including sale, buyback or future investment rounds

• Negotiating terms to achieve commercially workable outcomes

• Managing the transaction through to completion, including filings and implementation

• Advising on post-investment arrangements and future funding

• Supporting property-backed investments and real estate structures through our specialist property team

Getting the Key Terms Right

The investment agreement is central to any investment. It sets out how the investment is structured, what rights investors have, how decisions are made and how and when investors can exit.

Speak to an Investment Lawyer

If you are raising investment or making an investment, early, clear advice can make a significant difference.

We can help you structure the deal, negotiate the terms and complete efficiently, with clarity and control throughout.