Let us assume that the startup founder asks you to draft a Singapore-law compliant employment agreement. How do you begin? Simple, start with a standard employment agreement which you can use anywhere. Here is a simple template. Now, you need to add in the local aspects. Singapore employment law is governed by the Singapore Employment …
I am going to teach you a simple but very important clause right now – people tend to make a lot of mistakes while drafting this clause. This is called a termination clause. Under which circumstances would a party terminate an agreement? There are 3 grounds – expiry, convenience and breach. Here are some clauses: Scenario …
Let me teach you how to draft or review an international contract, keeping in mind the local law aspects in Canada. We are going to teach you a couple of clauses. The first is a non-compete clause. Let us assume that a Canadian founder whose startup is in Toronto wants to know what to do …
If you visit a startup, your pitch has to be about making them investment ready – so that you can help them get on the growth trajectory. Here are some of the contracts you should know how to draft for that: Bonus: shareholders agreements 1 – Co-Founders Agreement A co-founders agreement is very important for …
Do you know what a co-founders agreement is? Anyone starting a new startup should enter into a cofounders agreement with the co-founders they gather. This agreement outlines their understanding with respect to the new venture and protects the rights of all the cofounders. This work is easy to find, and many new entrepreneurs are unable …
Let us assume that a startup, say Spotify, is hiring a senior level employee, say, for the role of a Chief Marketing Officer. What if the CMO of the startup wants to quit and start providing freelance marketing services to other startups, including other music apps? In the education space, coaching institutes may also insert …
A confidentiality clause is present in almost every agreement, so it makes sense to learn how to draft it. Let me give you an example of its relevance. Foxconn makes processors for Apple. Imagine that Foxconn has a contract to manufacture processors for its iPhones and Macbook devices. 6 months before the iPhone 15 is …
What’s the top specialization to get Big Four & MNC jobs the fastest? It’s not taxation, it’s not accounting, or auditing. It’s something else. We run 80+ courses at LawSikho and Skill Arbitrage, catering to 17 different client categories, and 35 of them are “hero” courses, extremely popular with very high success rates. Learners who …
I want to fire up your desire today. If you want to achieve big things in life, there are 4 things you must do: Let us imagine your future 2 years down the road. Imagine that you have been transported to the future. And create these images in your head. Add as many vivid details …
Have you ever wondered how your favourite online stores, streaming services, or health apps keep your personal data safe while using third-party services to deliver their features? It’s something that often goes unnoticed, but it’s super important. Think about when you use a ride-sharing app like Uber or Ola. Your location data, payment information, and …
