Corporate & Commercial

Early Stages & Growth

Whether an entrepreneur securing the first round of funding or an investor backing a promising new venture, the legal frameworks our clients put in place today will shape their future. Our support helps businesses get through this critical phase with confidence, ensuring operations are not only viable now but positioned for sustainable growth.

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Adam Convisser

Partner

Corporate & Commercial

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An Introduction to Quastels for Early Stages and Growth

We know that early-stage businesses require agile, forward-thinking advice. At Quastels we work hard to ensure smooth scaling and protection for a business’s long-term prospects. When growing a business from the ground up, our experts understand the critical legal considerations that should be addressed, at each step.

 

We work closely with founders, investors and stakeholders to ensure that every legal agreement supports growth, mitigates risk and promotes long-term success.

We are particularly skilled at guiding our clients through the corporate investment landscape – whether in bootstrapping and seed rounds for early stage companies or providing expertise through Series A, B, C and subsequent rounds. We are also experienced in handling venture capital, angel and private equity investments, as well as leveraging borrowed capital through debt financing.

 

Most importantly, whether negotiating an investment round or setting up a shareholders’ agreement, our team is here to guide each client through every step with clear advice that is tailored directly to commercial needs.

Building Businesses with Confidence

Our early stages & growth services

Find out more about our expertise

Key services for new ventures include:

Company Formation and Structuring

Expert guidance on establishing and structuring your business to align with strategic goals, ensuring a solid legal foundation for growth and long-term success.

Shareholders’ Agreements

Tailored agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and rights, promoting smooth collaboration and protecting stakeholder interests at every stage of the business.

Investment/Subscription Agreements

Comprehensive support in negotiating and drafting agreements that secure funding while protecting your business's future vision and commercial objectives.

Articles of Association

Customised articles that reflect your business’s specific governance, operational needs, and growth ambitions, providing clarity and compliance.

Creation of Bespoke Share Classes

Designing and implementing share classes, including preference, convertible, and deferred shares, to align with investor and business goals.

Convertible Loans and Debt Financing

Strategic advice on structuring and securing flexible financing solutions, helping businesses access necessary capital while managing risk.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that support your business operations and protect your interests in every commercial relationship.

Employment Contracts and Other Employee Incentives

Tailored employment agreements and incentive schemes designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent while aligning with business objectives.

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Our Approach

At Quastels, we have a long track record for working with clients from start-up through to exit – providing creative, commercially relevant expertise at each stage of the business growth journey.

We understand the importance of delivering the legal expertise needed to grow a business, exactly when it is required – balancing commerciality, adaptability and an entrepreneurial flare that stands out in the legal sector.

We are committed to tailoring our services, solutions and legal advice to ensure our clients always get the best support in a way that works for them. Whether through flexible charging for founders and entrepreneurs or building cross-departmental teams to deliver holistic expertise, our team has a flexibility and creativity of approach that means we solve problems and deliver legal advice of the highest quality as our clients grow their businesses.

The Quastels Team

Our Early Stages & Growth Experts

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Adam Convisser

Partner

Corporate & Commercial

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Ann-Maree Blake

Partner

Corporate & Commercial

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Marcus Rebuck

Partner

Corporate & Commercial

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Jason Greenberg

Partner

Finance & Banking

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