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Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.

Part one of the SHA series explores the critical foundation of post-investment control mechanisms. Learn to craft balanced board composition and decision-making frameworks that protect both founders and investors following seed funding.

Rohit Arora May 18, 2025

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Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise

Continue your seed funding legal journey with expert guidance on navigating term sheets. This second installment examines how to balance founder interests with investor expectations while avoiding common negotiation pitfalls in early-stage financing.

Rohit Arora May 15, 2025

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Thriving as a newly public company: the post-conversion essentials

Learn the practical steps to take after converting your company from private to public status, from updating documents to implementing new governance practices. Follow TechInnovate's journey as they navigate life as a newly public company and maximise the benefits of their transformation.

Rohit Arora May 11, 2025

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Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings

Learn how to do the regulatory filings required for a private-to-public company conversion. This third article guides you through form submissions, document preparation, and effective strategies for handling regulatory queries with practical templates and case examples.

Rohit Arora May 9, 2025

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From Private to Public: Navigate MOA & AOA changes and regulatory requirements

Learn the critical process of modifying a company's Memorandum and Articles of Association when converting from private to public status. This second article guides you through document amendments, board approvals, and shareholder meetings with practical templates and case examples.

Priyanka Agarwal May 8, 2025

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Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public

Discover the legal essentials of converting a private company to public status, as illustrated through Zomato's journey. Learn the regulatory framework, key differences between private and public companies, and how to conduct a preliminary assessment using our case study of TechInnovate.

Rohit Arora May 7, 2025

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Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

Learn how to close a company through the strike-off process under section 248 of the Companies Act 2013. If you are a lawyer advising clients with the winding-off process, then this article can teach you an alternate procedure that is less complex and time-consuming than winding up.

Rohit Arora May 6, 2025

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How to review an ESOP scheme during legal due diligence – A startup lawyer’s checklist

Learn how to identify red flags in ESOP documentation, validate compliance, and prepare clean reports during investor or acquisition due diligence. This guide assumes a private limited company structure, common for Indian startups. Additional considerations may apply for public or listed companies.

Rohit Arora May 4, 2025

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A practical guide to creating ESOP grant letters for executives in startups

Learn how to create a clear, compelling ESOP grant letter that aligns with the company's equity strategy. This step-by-step guide uses real-world examples and practical drafting tips to help you make a strong offer that attracts top technical talent.

Rohit Arora May 1, 2025

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How to approve an ESOP scheme for a startup – A step-by-step guide

This article teaches readers how to approve an ESOP scheme in a startup.

Rohit Arora April 25, 2025

Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.

Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise

Thriving as a newly public company: the post-conversion essentials

Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings

From Private to Public: Navigate MOA & AOA changes and regulatory requirements

Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public

Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

How to review an ESOP scheme during legal due diligence – A startup lawyer’s checklist

How to approve an ESOP scheme for a startup – A step-by-step guide

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