From brainstorm to market & beyond
forburyTECH provides concise, clear, and jargon free advice for startup and small businesses in tech.
From ideas and concepts to funding opportunities, HR support and business strategy development we help businesses navigate these areas to focus on what really matters: being entrepreneurs and growing the operational side of their businesses.
'Friendly, fast-acting, knowledgeable, a commercial attitude to legal matters - a very good team to work with.'
- Legal 500
Our services
At the start
Part of diverse law firm Clarkslegal LLP, we provide concise, clear, and “jargon free” advice on confidentiality agreements and non disclosure agreements to protect your IP and tech innovation from inception. Are you thinking about premises? We can help guide you through all aspects of property law and leases.
hr and people support
Our partner, Forbury People, has a “can do” attitude towards supporting you in recruiting and managing your people. From practical immigration advice and support, through to a complete HR function, they allow you to spend time on the business rather than in it.
business structure
Company or LLP? Ltd or Guarantee? We advise on all aspects of business structures and operating vehicles to find the one that best promotes your ideas and concepts. Access to partnership, venture and shareholder agreements – designed to safeguard your venture against internal fall out and the unknown.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from experts who are deeply entrenched in the particularities of venture financing. Our firm gives you a holistic approach, so your company can get the best competitive advantage.
day to day
Compliance, data protection, operating contracts, supply agreements, terms of business and distance selling support – our experts will provide you with clear advice and support on all aspects of trading agreements or operating contracts; tailoring your business terms to support your sales process.
exit strategy
Funding and exit – forburyTECH’s specialist advisers have extensive experience in acting for “business angels”, VC, PE and institutional lenders. We can get you ready for investment, partnership, merger, acquisition or disposal from due diligence through to completion.
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As 2023 draws to a close, we look to the future, and it appears that notable changes to corporate law and practice will be enacted next year, under the authority of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘the Act’), which become law in October.