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Angels are waiting in the wings for the right tech investment prospect
For Scotland’s tech entrepreneurs, legal preparedness can be just as important as a great idea when securing angel investment.
Alastair is an experienced and engaged supporter of growing technology, software, digital and gaming businesses
Alastair Smith is a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial team, advising businesses on investments, data protection, commercial contracts, technology, and intellectual property (IP) matters.
A strong focus of his work is supporting clients on private equity and venture capital investment deals for technology, healthcare, and software companies. This includes drafting shareholder/investment agreements, share option agreements (including Enterprise Management Incentive and Company Share Option Plan options), articles, and ancillary documentation.
Another focus – and enthusiasm – is working with enterprises involved in novel technology, software development, digital, and video games / interactive media, supporting them on their commercial journey from start-up to contracts to publication / commercialisation.
In addition, he advises higher education clients on IP and technology matters, mergers / joint-ventures, contracts, and procurement projects.
Highlights
Support for growth
Acting as key advisor to a pioneering Scottish video games company in a key stage of growth and development, advising on all aspects of start-up / scale up investment, contract negotiation (including template agreements and game engine licensing), IP protection, option schemes, data protection, and corporate governance.
Cross-sector expertise in emerging industries
Providing legal and commercial guidance to start-ups and scale-ups in diverse fields including life sciences, drug discovery, med tech, software, renewables, avionics, and defence, and helping founders and investors navigate how to work with each other and address complex regulatory / contractual landscapes.
M&A and transactional support
Through all stages from diligence and heads of terms to deal completion, including advising a leading international space technology business on the successful multimillion-pound acquisition of a satellite parts manufacture
Equity and incentive schemes
Advising on share option documentation tailored to clients’ needs and growth strategies, including enterprise management incentive (EMI), company share option plan (CSOP), and unapproved options
Data protection and IP
Advising on GDPR compliance, data governance, and IP strategy for clients in higher education, investment, third sector, and commercial sectors.
Meet the team
We combine big-picture corporate support with the day-to-day commercial agreements that keep your business running. From shareholder arrangements and joint ventures to customer and supplier contracts, we’ll help you manage risk without slowing momentum.
Who we help
We support start-ups, owner-managed businesses, SMEs and established organisations, as well as shareholders and management teams. If you’re scaling, partnering, protecting your brand or tightening up contracts, we’ll help you put strong foundations in place.
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