Transactions · Investments · Due diligence
M&A, venture capital and investment law
Transactions combine commercial objectives with complex contractual, liability and timing issues. HYPER assists buyers, sellers, founders and investors from structuring through to completion.
Data rooms, documents and outstanding review points can be coordinated efficiently online. Negotiation, assessment of risks and approval remain core lawyer responsibilities.
Services
How we can help.
- 01Buying and selling businesses
- 02Legal due diligence
- 03Venture capital and growth financing
- 04Term sheets and investment agreements
- 05Shareholders’ agreements and management participation
- 06Signing, closing and post-merger matters
Who we advise
Who this advice is for.
Business owners
Preparing and implementing sales, acquisitions and strategic investments.
Founders
Financing rounds, anti-dilution protection, governance and equity incentive schemes.
Investors
Legal review, transaction structure and robust investment documentation.
The online process
A structured route to your result.
- 01
Clarify objectives, parties and transaction structure
- 02
Prioritise due diligence and risks
- 03
Negotiate transaction documents
- 04
Coordinate signing, closing and implementation
Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What does legal due diligence cover?+
Depending on the transaction, it may cover corporate documents, key contracts, employment, IP, data protection, finance, litigation and regulatory risks.
Does HYPER assist start-ups with financing rounds?+
Yes. Advice may include the term sheet, investment and shareholder agreements, capital measures, ESOP/VSOP arrangements and completion.
Can a transaction be handled entirely online?+
Review, negotiation and coordination can largely take place online. Steps requiring notarisation are coordinated with the responsible notary.