23 January 2019
The Default Position: Negotiating Events of Default under a loan agreement - what should a borrower be wary of?
Events of Default are most often found in the context of loan agreements and are similar to termination rights that may be found in commercial agreements, albeit with potentially different consequences. An Event of Default is an event or circumstance relating to a borrower or its activities which will give rise to a right for a lender to refuse to make any further advances, demand immediate repayment of a loan, make a term loan repayable on demand and/or enforce its security.
9 January 2019
E-signatures: is the law catching up with technology?
Trust is the cornerstone of commercial activity and can be enhanced in the online world by the use of e-signatures and trust services. In this blog we review the different types of e-signature and consider their legal validity and security for executing contracts and deeds.
21 December 2018
How will a no-deal Brexit affect cross-border mergers?
As 29 March 2019 edges closer with an ever increasing possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, research suggests that there has already been a marked increase in UK registered companies seeking to complete cross-border mergers with companies registered in other EEA states prior to exit day.
27 November 2018
GDPR and Brexit: the draft withdrawal agreement and data transfers from the EU
International transfers of personal data are instantaneous and constant. Everyday business functions such as uploading data files to the cloud or sending emails potentially involve transferring personal data across international borders. This is particularly relevant in today’s global economy where business functions are often outsourced overseas for operational and cost efficiencies.
27 November 2018
Convertible loan notes – top tips for founders of startups
Convertible loan notes are a great way for start ups to generate an initial chunk of cash in order to advance certain aspects of their business, at the same time as they try to secure a direct equity investment. As a result, convertible loan notes can act as a short term solution to financing needs and, once in place, can be an indication to future investors as to the potential of the business.