Corporate & Commercial Law

Expert Corporate & Commercial Legal Advice

Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides sophisticated corporate and commercial legal services tailored specifically for technology and telecommunications companies. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the digital economy, from startups navigating their first capital raise to established enterprises executing complex M&A transactions.

Capital Raising & M&A Transactions

We guide technology companies through every stage of their growth journey, from seed funding rounds to strategic acquisitions and exits. Our capital raising expertise includes:

• Seed, Series A, B, C+ funding rounds with venture capital and private equity investors
• Term sheet negotiation and cap table management
• Due diligence coordination and management
• Share purchase agreements and shareholders' agreements
• Employee share option plans (ESOPs) and equity incentive structures
• Convertible notes and SAFE instruments

For M&A transactions, we provide end-to-end support including deal structuring, due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-completion integration assistance.

Shareholder Agreements & Governance

Proper corporate governance is essential for growing technology companies. We draft and negotiate:

• Shareholders' agreements and unitholders' agreements
• Founders' agreements with vesting schedules and exit provisions
• Board advisory agreements and director service agreements
• Corporate governance policies and procedures
• Minority investor protection provisions
• Drag-along and tag-along rights

Employment & Contractor Arrangements

We help technology companies build and protect their teams with comprehensive employment documentation:

• Executive employment agreements with equity components
• Contractor and consultant agreements for flexible workforce arrangements
• Confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements
• Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions
• Termination and settlement agreements
• Workplace policies including remote work, BYOD, and acceptable use policies

Partnerships & Reseller Arrangements

Strategic partnerships are critical for scaling technology businesses. We structure and negotiate:

• Channel partner and reseller agreements
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Joint venture and collaboration agreements
• Strategic alliance agreements with complementary technology providers
• Co-development and revenue sharing arrangements
• Referral and affiliate partnership agreements

Dispute Resolution & Debt Recovery

When commercial disputes arise, we provide pragmatic advice focused on protecting your interests while maintaining commercial relationships where possible:

• Commercial contract disputes and breach of contract claims
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Debt recovery and payment disputes
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Litigation strategy and court representation
• Trade practices and consumer law matters

Why Choose Arnotts for Corporate & Commercial Law?