1. BBAA Precedent Legal Documents Improving the legal process
James Trevis and Jon Gill, Eversheds LLP BBAA Annual Conference,
Brands Hatch 19 June 2008
2. Introductions
James Trevis
Partner
Jon Gill
Solicitor
3. How standard legal documents can assist
Portray the professionalism of the investor
Fair deal terms
Narrow the range of points of contention
Time and cost efficiency
Integrate with next round funding (BVCA)
4. Precedent Legal Documents
Term Sheet
Shareholders / Investment Agreement
Articles of Association
Explanatory Note
5. The Future
Online launch
Improved use of legal resource
Ancillary documents
Feedback
6. Acknowledgements
BBAA
Anthony Clarke
Ron Norman
Jenny Tooth
NESTA
George Whitehead
Iain Wilton
Libby Kinsey
Octopus Ventures
Alex MacPherson
Advantage Business Angels
Bob Barnsley
7. Thank you for your time and attention
James Trevis, Partner
0845 497 1108
[email_address]
Paul Pugh, Partner
0845 498 7539
[email_address]
Robert Bough, Associate 0847 497 1109 [email_address] Jon Gill,
Solicitor 0845 497 1459 [email_address] 8. EVERSHEDS LLP
2008.Eversheds LLP is a limited liability partnership.
