Spin-out and Starter Advisory

Our practice is rooted in advising spin-outs and life sciences starters. We guide founders from first incorporation through to growth-stage financing, and understand the specific challenges that early-stage life sciences companies face. Our team combines deep knowledge of corporate structuring, IP licensing, venture financing, and employee participation with a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment in which these companies operate.

We advise on the full range of legal matters that spin-outs and life sciences starters encounter. On the corporate side, we help you choose the right legal structure, draft articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and put governance frameworks in place that accommodate the interests of the company. We structure and negotiate IP licence and transfer arrangements, ensuring that the ownership and scope of use of your core technology are clearly defined and properly documented. When it comes to funding, we support you through seed rounds, convertible loans, and series financing, including the corporate resolutions and documentation that come with each round. Attracting and retaining talent is equally critical at the early stage, which is why we design and implement employee incentive schemes tailored to your company’s stage, structure, and ambitions. Throughout, we take into account and advise you on the regulatory landscape that applies to your product or service to ensure that compliance considerations are built into your company’s foundations rather than bolted on later.