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Convertible Note Agreement: Flexible Funding for Startups

IntroductionWhen your startup needs funding fast but isn’t ready to set a valuation, a…

• 21 Aug 25

Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement: Securing Your Startup’s Most Valuable Assets

IntroductionStartups live and die by their intellectual property. From proprietary code to…

3 mins • 19 Aug 25

Getting Going

Founders Agreement: The Startup Essential Every Founder Needs

IntroductionThe single most common cause of early-stage startup collapse? Co-founder disputes.…

3 mins • 14 Aug 25

Shareholders Agreement: Startup Guide to Protecting Founder Rights

IntroductionIf you’re a startup founder, you’re probably thinking about growth, funding, and…

3 mins • 12 Aug 25

Key Matters That Co-Founders Fail to Agree on at the Startup Stage

IntroductionYour biggest risk as a startup founder might not be your competition—it could be…

3 mins • 06 Aug 25

Legal Service Providers Are Not Just Another Vendor: Why Legal Should Lead Onboarding, Not Procurement

IntroductionOnboarding external legal service providers (like law firms) is a process that many…

3 mins • 01 Aug 25

The Essential Legal Support Plan for Startups: What You Can’t Afford to Ignore

IntroductionWhen launching a startup, founders focus on product development, marketing, and…

3 mins • 02 Jun 25

How to Amend a Company’s Constitution in Singapore: A 101 Guide

IntroductionA company’s Constitution (formerly known as the Memorandum & Articles of…

3 mins • 29 May 25

Executing a Power of Attorney for a Limited Liability Company in Singapore: A 101 Guide

IntroductionIn Singapore, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows a company to legally delegate…

3 mins • 14 May 25

Legal Essentials for Launching an E-Commerce Website in Singapore

IntroductionSetting up an e-commerce business in Singapore is exciting and full of…

3 mins • 13 May 25

The Most Dangerous Legal Terms in Investment Documents for Series A Funding

IntroductionSeries A funding can be a game-changer for startups, but hidden inside the excitement…

3 mins • 08 May 25

Series A Funding 101: Explained by Your Lawyer Over a Pint in the Pub

IntroductionAlright mate, picture this: you’re in the pub with your lawyer friend (that’s…

3 mins • 07 May 25

Legal Considerations Early-Stage Funding For Startups

IntroductionRaising early-stage funding for startups is a critical milestone for startup growth.…

3 mins • 15 Apr 25

Understanding Employee Stock Option Programs (ESOP): A Guide for Startup Founders

What Is An Employee Stock Option Programs (ESOP)?An Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) is a…

3 mins • 08 Apr 25

Ensuring Your Company’s Constitution Aligns with Your Shareholders’ Agreement in Singapore

What is a Shareholders’ Agreement And Company Constitution?A shareholders’ agreement is a…

3 mins • 03 Apr 25

Singapore Company Registration: How to Choose the Right Business Structure

IntroductionRegistering your company is one of the most important early decisions you'll…

3 mins • 26 Mar 25

How to Protect Your Startup Idea: Legal Tips for Founders Before Launch

Protect Your Startup Idea Before It’s Too LateIf you think your startup idea is safe just…

3 mins • 13 Mar 25

Navigating 10 Common Startup Legal Issues In The Early Stages Of Your Business Journey

Understanding Startup Legal Issues: A Crucial Foundation For SuccessThe transition from an idea…

3 mins • 12 Mar 25

Should Startup Founders Have A Shareholders Agreement?

Yes! The founders of any company should always enter into a shareholders agreement (SHA) as a key…

10 mins • 09 Sep 22

The Most Common Legal Mistakes Made by Startups

Congratulations on launching your Startup! This is undoubtedly an exciting time and it’s just…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

Getting Going

What are Representations and Warranties?

Every entrepreneur should understand the basic tenets of business contracts. When well written, a…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

What Can You Do When Your Clients Refuse to Pay You?

Whether you run a multi-department corporation or have just launched a small business, how you…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: Co-Founder Conflicts

With the amount of time, energy and expertise required to launch a Startup, it’s no mystery why…

10 mins • 01 Apr 22

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: IP Issues

Intellectual property is the heart of many, if not most, Startup ventures, and how it is…

10 mins • 29 Mar 22

What Makes For A Well Drafted Contract?

It’s no secret that becoming a successful entrepreneur requires grand plans and the guts to…

10 mins • 23 Mar 22

Friend and Family Funding

There’s a well-known saying which tells us to never mix friends and family with business. Yet,…

10 mins • 02 Mar 22

Things Every Founder Should Know

Being a founder of a company is no easy feat. From the outside looking in, being a founder of a…

10 mins • 01 Mar 22

Establishing Your Website

In this day and age, it’s imperative for every business to have an online presence. Whether…

10 mins • 28 Feb 22

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A limited liability company (LLC) is a simple, low-cost method of structuring your sole…

10 mins • 25 Feb 22

Startup Accelerators vs Startup Incubators

For early stage Startup businesses, accelerators and incubators offer great options to build the…

10 mins • 24 Feb 22

Creating Financeable IP

With the steady advancement of science and technology, the trade industry has cleared a path for…

10 mins • 20 Feb 22

Developing your Product / Offering

Achieving success in the world of innovation can be an intimidating prospect, but developing a…

10 mins • 17 Feb 22

Controlling your Board

A business-owner’s relationship with their board of directors can often be a strained one, but…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Scaling your Business

Managing Conflict and Disputes

Managing Conflict and Disputes Differences between business partners are inevitable. It is…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Joint and Several Liability of Founders

Joint and Several Liability of FoundersJoint and several liability is a legal term which outlines…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Representations and Warranties

Representations and WarrantiesFound in most contracts, representations and warranties are…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Bedding Down Your Operations

Dealing With Investors

Dealing with InvestorsSecuring significant investment is crucial for a startup business’s…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

What Agreements Do You Need?

What Agreements Do You Need?When you’re entering the world of business, understanding all the…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

What is a Franchise Agreement?

What is a Franchise Agreement?A franchise is a business model where one party provides another…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Accessing Effective Legal Support

Accessing Effective Legal SupportStartup companies have taken over the world of commerce as young…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Round B Investment

Minority Shareholder Protection

Minority Shareholder ProtectionMinority shareholders are often presented with the challenge of…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

What Is A Supply Of Goods Contract?

Goods are needed for the optimal operation of any business and the supply of goods fuels…

10 mins • 14 Jan 22

What is an Employment Agreement?

The employment agreement outlines the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

What Is An Invoice?

Business activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or services in return for payment.…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

Employees vs Consultants

Personnel is crucial to the smooth operation of a business. When engaging personnel, it is worth…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

What is an Effective Contract?

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Shareholders Agreement: Startup Guide to Protecting Founder Rights

IntroductionIf you’re a startup founder, you’re probably thinking about growth, funding, and…

3 mins • 12 Aug 25

How to Amend a Company’s Constitution in Singapore: A 101 Guide

IntroductionA company’s Constitution (formerly known as the Memorandum & Articles of…

3 mins • 29 May 25

Should Startup Founders Have A Shareholders Agreement?

Yes! The founders of any company should always enter into a shareholders agreement (SHA) as a key…

10 mins • 09 Sep 22

Things Every Founder Should Know

Being a founder of a company is no easy feat. From the outside looking in, being a founder of a…

10 mins • 01 Mar 22

What is a Franchise Agreement?

What is a Franchise Agreement?A franchise is a business model where one party provides another…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

What Is A Supply Of Goods Contract?

Goods are needed for the optimal operation of any business and the supply of goods fuels…

10 mins • 14 Jan 22

Avoiding Disputes Between Founders

Within any professional business environment, disagreements and disputes are inevitable. Working…

10 mins • 01 Dec 21

What is a Licence Agreement?

Intellectual-Property Licence AgreementIntellectual Property (“IP”) is generally defined to…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

What Should You Include In Your Invoice?

Invoice legal requirementsBusiness activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

What is a Distribution Agreement?

Introduction to distribution agreementsA distribution arrangement entails a distributor…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

The mighty service level agreement (SLA)Businesses constantly supply and receive services for the…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

What are the Risks Associated with Collecting Personal Data?

Personal data breachNearly every company deals with personal data. Indeed, data is the fuel for…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Do I Need A Privacy Policy?

Introduction to Privacy lawRegardless of whether you are running an online platform or mobile…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Do I need a Trademark Licence?

Why are trademarks important?A trademark is a distinctive mark that identifies goods or services…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Do I Need A Cookie Policy?

Do I need a cookie policy on my website?How times have changed! Decades ago, the word…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Dispute Avoidance For Startups

INTRODUCTIONEvery party enters into a business relationship hoping not to get into a dispute.…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Monetising Your Start Up’s IP – The 30-Point Founder’s Checklist

Introduction Here’s the reality: startups live and die on cash flow. Yet most founders overlook…

3 mins • 24 Aug 25

Singapore Company Registration: How to Choose the Right Business Structure

IntroductionRegistering your company is one of the most important early decisions you'll…

3 mins • 26 Mar 25

How to Protect Your Startup Idea: Legal Tips for Founders Before Launch

Protect Your Startup Idea Before It’s Too LateIf you think your startup idea is safe just…

3 mins • 13 Mar 25

Navigating 10 Common Startup Legal Issues In The Early Stages Of Your Business Journey

Understanding Startup Legal Issues: A Crucial Foundation For SuccessThe transition from an idea…

3 mins • 12 Mar 25

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: IP Issues

Intellectual property is the heart of many, if not most, Startup ventures, and how it is…

10 mins • 29 Mar 22

Developing your Product / Offering

Achieving success in the world of innovation can be an intimidating prospect, but developing a…

10 mins • 17 Feb 22

Getting Going – With Help

Types of Intellectual Property Rights (IP) and Monetising your IP

Intellectual Property has fast become a precious commodity used as collateral for both existing…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Founders Agreement: The Startup Essential Every Founder Needs

IntroductionThe single most common cause of early-stage startup collapse? Co-founder disputes.…

3 mins • 14 Aug 25

Getting Going – With Help

What are Representations and Warranties?

Every entrepreneur should understand the basic tenets of business contracts. When well written, a…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

Key Matters That Co-Founders Fail to Agree on at the Startup Stage

IntroductionYour biggest risk as a startup founder might not be your competition—it could be…

3 mins • 06 Aug 25

Ensuring Your Company’s Constitution Aligns with Your Shareholders’ Agreement in Singapore

What is a Shareholders’ Agreement And Company Constitution?A shareholders’ agreement is a…

3 mins • 03 Apr 25

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: Co-Founder Conflicts

With the amount of time, energy and expertise required to launch a Startup, it’s no mystery why…

10 mins • 01 Apr 22

Creating Financeable IP

With the steady advancement of science and technology, the trade industry has cleared a path for…

10 mins • 20 Feb 22

Company Legal 101 Basics & Entering the Market

Starting a business is exciting, but can be rather daunting since entrepreneurs are presented…

10 mins • 20 Dec 21

Company Incorporation and Founders Agreements

If you are planning to run your Startup business alongside co-founders, creating a Founders…

10 mins • 17 Dec 21

What Business Vehicle Is Right For You?

Selecting a fitting business vehicle for your Startup can be a confusing and intimidating…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

Legal Essentials for Launching an E-Commerce Website in Singapore

IntroductionSetting up an e-commerce business in Singapore is exciting and full of…

3 mins • 13 May 25

Establishing Your Website

In this day and age, it’s imperative for every business to have an online presence. Whether…

10 mins • 28 Feb 22

Key Website Agreements

Key Website AgreementsPersonal data is generally defined widely to entail information that can be…

10 mins • 20 Dec 21

Data Protection Issues

Data Protection Issues Personal data could prove crucial to the smooth operation of a business.…

10 mins • 20 Dec 21

Website-Related Risks

Website-related RisksAlmost every business has a website, which provides businesses with immense…

10 mins • 20 Dec 21

Protecting Your IP

Checklist to Protect your IPWe have come up with a list of viable suggestions you can take to…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

What Is An Invoice?

Business activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or services in return for payment.…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

What is an Effective Contract?

Contracts are used as a legally binding tool when securing important business relationships. This…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

Sales of Goods & Services Agreements

Nurturing a successful business can be tricky and requires a great deal of effort. Setting up all…

10 mins • 21 Dec 21

Understanding Employee Stock Option Programs (ESOP): A Guide for Startup Founders

What Is An Employee Stock Option Programs (ESOP)?An Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) is a…

3 mins • 08 Apr 25

What is an Employment Agreement?

The employment agreement outlines the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

Bedding Down Your Operations

Employees vs Consultants

Personnel is crucial to the smooth operation of a business. When engaging personnel, it is worth…

10 mins • 22 Dec 21

What Agreements Do You Need?

What Agreements Do You Need?When you’re entering the world of business, understanding all the…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Convertible Note Agreement: Flexible Funding for Startups

IntroductionWhen your startup needs funding fast but isn’t ready to set a valuation, a…

• 21 Aug 25

Legal Considerations Early-Stage Funding For Startups

IntroductionRaising early-stage funding for startups is a critical milestone for startup growth.…

3 mins • 15 Apr 25

Friend and Family Funding

There’s a well-known saying which tells us to never mix friends and family with business. Yet,…

10 mins • 02 Mar 22

Startup Accelerators vs Startup Incubators

For early stage Startup businesses, accelerators and incubators offer great options to build the…

10 mins • 24 Feb 22

Dealing With Investors

Dealing with InvestorsSecuring significant investment is crucial for a startup business’s…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Dealing with Investors - Shareholders’ Agreement

Part A: What is a Shareholders’ Agreement?The importance of the Shareholders’ Agreement is…

10 mins • 24 Nov 21

The Most Dangerous Legal Terms in Investment Documents for Series A Funding

IntroductionSeries A funding can be a game-changer for startups, but hidden inside the excitement…

3 mins • 08 May 25

Series A Funding 101: Explained by Your Lawyer Over a Pint in the Pub

IntroductionAlright mate, picture this: you’re in the pub with your lawyer friend (that’s…

3 mins • 07 May 25

Controlling your Board

A business-owner’s relationship with their board of directors can often be a strained one, but…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Joint and Several Liability of Founders

Joint and Several Liability of FoundersJoint and several liability is a legal term which outlines…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Representations and Warranties

Representations and WarrantiesFound in most contracts, representations and warranties are…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Scaling your Business

Monetising Your Start Up’s IP – The 30-Point Founder’s Checklist

Introduction Here’s the reality: startups live and die on cash flow. Yet most founders overlook…

3 mins • 24 Aug 25

Scaling your Business

Managing Conflict and Disputes

Managing Conflict and Disputes Differences between business partners are inevitable. It is…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Round B Investment

Minority Shareholder Protection

Minority Shareholder ProtectionMinority shareholders are often presented with the challenge of…

10 mins • 25 Jan 22

Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement: Securing Your Startup’s Most Valuable Assets

IntroductionStartups live and die by their intellectual property. From proprietary code to…

3 mins • 19 Aug 25

Legal Service Providers Are Not Just Another Vendor: Why Legal Should Lead Onboarding, Not Procurement

IntroductionOnboarding external legal service providers (like law firms) is a process that many…

3 mins • 01 Aug 25

The Essential Legal Support Plan for Startups: What You Can’t Afford to Ignore

IntroductionWhen launching a startup, founders focus on product development, marketing, and…

3 mins • 02 Jun 25

Executing a Power of Attorney for a Limited Liability Company in Singapore: A 101 Guide

IntroductionIn Singapore, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows a company to legally delegate…

3 mins • 14 May 25

The Most Common Legal Mistakes Made by Startups

Congratulations on launching your Startup! This is undoubtedly an exciting time and it’s just…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

What Can You Do When Your Clients Refuse to Pay You?

Whether you run a multi-department corporation or have just launched a small business, how you…

3 mins • 13 Apr 22

What Makes For A Well Drafted Contract?

It’s no secret that becoming a successful entrepreneur requires grand plans and the guts to…

10 mins • 23 Mar 22

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A limited liability company (LLC) is a simple, low-cost method of structuring your sole…

10 mins • 25 Feb 22