__CONFIG_colors_palette__{"active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"f3080":{"name":"Main Accent","parent":-1},"f2bba":{"name":"Main Light 10","parent":"f3080"},"trewq":{"name":"Main Light 30","parent":"f3080"},"poiuy":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"},"f83d7":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"},"frty6":{"name":"Main Light 45","parent":"f3080"},"flktr":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"}},"gradients":[]},"palettes":[{"name":"Default","value":{"colors":{"f3080":{"val":"var(--tcb-skin-color-22)","hsl":{"h":0,"s":0.01,"l":0.01}},"f2bba":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}},"trewq":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}},"poiuy":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}},"f83d7":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}},"frty6":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}},"flktr":{"val":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":0,"l":1,"s":0}}},"gradients":[]},"original":{"colors":{"f3080":{"val":"rgb(23, 23, 22)","hsl":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09}},"f2bba":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.5)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.5}},"trewq":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.7)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.7}},"poiuy":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.35)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.35}},"f83d7":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.4)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.4}},"frty6":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.2)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.2}},"flktr":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.8)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.8}}},"gradients":[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__
  • About
  • Services
  • Insights
CONTACT
  • About
  • Services
  • Insights
CONTACT

Insights

Sales & Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts and Startups

Let’s Talk About You

Do you have a question about business law? Get in touch now and we'll tell you if we can help.

contact us
  • Startups
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Sales & Acquisitions
  • News

testimonials

Wayne

"Tak was extremely professional throughout the process. He was very responsive, even if that required communicating through the weekend. He explained things in non-legalese and provided pragmatic advice. Would definitely recommend."

Simon

"Tak has been fantastic throughout the process with his advice and expertise. If you're looking for a lawyer - Tak's your man."

  •
    Seven things to think about if you are selling your business
  • How do I buy a business?
  • Guest lecture at Bangor Centre for International Law
  • SEIS and EIS – Tax efficient schemes designed to help small and medium sized businesses
  • How can I split my business?
  • Startups
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Sales & Acquisitions
  • News

December 3, 2020

Sales & Acquisitions

What issues do I need to think about with deferred consideration in business sales?

In many negotiations for sale of a business, the buyer will ask to pay ...

Read More

November 26, 2020

Startups

COVID-19: further regulations on wrongful trading and company meetings

On 26 November 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Suspension of ...

Read More

November 24, 2020

Sales & Acquisitions

How to reduce the risk in giving warranties for business sales

A warranty is an assurance or a promise that you make as the seller ...

Read More

November 19, 2020

Sales & Acquisitions

What is an earn-out and how does it work on a business sale?

An earn-out allows the purchase price of a business to be varied according to ...

Read More

October 23, 2020

Startups

Good leavers, bad leavers and ‘grey’ leavers.. what happens to their shares and options

If directors or employees leave, what should happen to their shares or share options? It ...

Read More

September 2, 2020

Startups

Investor directors, independent directors and board observers: roles and responsibilities

In the early stages of many startups, the founders carry out almost all the ...

Read More

August 14, 2020

Commercial Contracts

Will NDAs protect my confidential information?

You will want to reach for NDAs (also known as non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality ...

Read More

July 20, 2020

Startups

What does ‘vesting’ mean for founders?

If you are capital raising as a founder of a startup, potential investors will ...

Read More

June 22, 2020

Startups

What are ‘customary drag and tag provisions’?

VC and angel investors are likely to want ‘customary drag and tag provisions’ in ...

Read More

May 14, 2020

Startups

Directors’ duties

Whether you are appointed to the Board of the company you work for or ...

Read More

April 21, 2020

Startups

Future Fund convertible loans

The Government has announced a new scheme to issue convertible loans to innovative companies ...

Read More

March 26, 2020

News

Our policy on Coronavirus (Covid-19)

We wanted to take a moment to update you on the steps we have ...

Read More

March 18, 2020

Commercial Contracts

Business contracts and the coronavirus outbreak

You will want to think about whether your business can stop carrying out its ...

Read More

February 14, 2020

Startups

What do you need to think about before signing a shareholders’ agreement?

We are all likely to need some help to achieve commercial success at some ...

Read More

February 12, 2020

Startups

Convertible loan notes – a financing alternative?

Convertible loan notes are a loan made by an investor to the company which ...

Read More

February 5, 2020

Sales & Acquisitions

Eight things to think about in preparing an exit plan from your business

Exit planning is all about maximising the potential sale value of your business. Our ...

Read More

January 23, 2020

Startups

Is ‘dilution’ bad for shareholders?

You hold shares as a founder or an early investor in a startup, and ...

Read More

January 8, 2020

Sales & Acquisitions, Startups

Articles of Association – FAQs

What are Articles of Association?Articles of association, also called ‘articles’, create a contract between ...

Read More

Get legal advice now

If you need to speak to a commercial law expert now, make a quick enquiry below and we will get back to you ASAP. 

__CONFIG_colors_palette__{"active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"b8c9c":{"name":"Main Accent","parent":-1}},"gradients":[]},"palettes":[{"name":"Default Palette","value":{"colors":{"b8c9c":{"val":"rgb(255, 255, 255)"}},"gradients":[]},"original":{"colors":{"b8c9c":{"val":"rgb(19, 114, 211)","hsl":{"h":210,"s":0.83,"l":0.45}}},"gradients":[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__
QUICK ENQUIRY

020 3871 8442

info@crestlegal.com

Crest Legal

Crest Legal is the trading name for Crest Legal Limited. Crest Legal Limited is registered in England and Wales with company number 11078493, with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE. Crest Legal Limited is a firm of solicitors which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 645425. 

Insights

About us

Services

Contact Us

Legal Advice For Startups

Sales & Acquisitions

Commercial Contract Advice

Accessibility

Legal Notices

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Cookies Policy

Complaints Procedure

Sitemap

Copyright 2021 Crest Legal Limited, all rights reserved.

Want to speak to someone? 

CLICK TO CALL

Or fill in the quick enquiry form below

 >> Find Us Here

Want to speak to someone? 

Call us now on: 020 3871 8442

Or fill in the enquiry form below

>> Find Us Here

0 of 350
Send Message

Don't worry, your data is secure and we'll only be contacting you to help you with your enquiry.

x