Board Observer

Venture Capital and SEIS and EIS Angel Equity Investment Legal Terms

June 15

A guide to common UK legal terms and concepts relating to raising VC and angel equity investment.

Happy customers

Fantastic experience. I approached Jonathan and his team to assist me with a now successful SEIS/EIS application. They were incredibly helpful and informative throughout the process, and I certainly wouldn't have got there without them. Would definitely recommend them and use them again myself going forward!

Simon Pearce

12:15 29 Sep 19

Our company recently received advance assurance for EIS/SEIS from HMRC after working with the Jonathan Lea Network for the application process. We specifically chose JLN due to them having had specific experience with our niche (film and TV production company), and working with Callum Ritchie we received approval in a relatively short timeframe considering the challenges of 2020. Through detailed and succinct correspondence we were successful after just one exchange of follow-up questions with HMRC, and we would definitely recommend these guys for anyone else seeking EIS/SEIS assurance, especially with the specific challenges presented by being a film/TV production company.

David Groom

22:15 16 Dec 20

Simon Brooks, along with Jonathan Lea, helped us secure certification for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), which we needed to do retrospectively and without having obtained pre-approval.This was not a straightforward application, and I am sure we could not have achieved HMRC approval so smoothly without their attention to detail, forensic analysis of our application, and encyclopaedic knowledge of the scheme rules. Simon also tidied up our historic filings with Companies House quickly and efficiently. Simon and Jonathan did a first-class job.

Iain Corby

10:13 23 Apr 20

Matt Moorton did a fantastic job tightening up our staff contracts and handbook to improve our confidentiality and intellectual property clauses. The language used in our new social media policy and the introductory letter struck the perfect balance of being both firm yet friendly.

Oliver Stockton

16:08 20 Nov 20

Amit did a great job!He was constantly in contact with me:1. updating me on progress,2. asking for my input,3. explaining things to me that were not clear,4. and giving me advice, where I needed it.Jonathan Lea, Simon and Alice were helpful and highly efficient.Thanks!

michael morris

13:40 27 May 20

I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent legal services provided by Jonathan Lea and his firm. Jonathan is extremely professional, yet personal with clients. I had an urgent property matter that needed immediate attention. Jonathan and his team provided an initial consultation to fully understand my complex requirements and produced our legal documents expeditiously. Furthermore, the team were ALWAYS contactable by phone and email responding promptly to any queries I had. I would also add that Jonathan is one of the most genuine lawyers I know in the industry. I admire his quest for continuous growth and learning and is certainly passionate about the industry.. I highly recommend the firm to any business or individuals requiring the firm's legal expertise and knowledge.

Rose Cunningham

12:30 07 Feb 19

Excellent work from Callum and Hannah at JLN, fast, hard working and great attitude, would recommend highly!

Thomas Davies

14:49 05 May 20

Extremely professional and fast service! Simon Brooks is an extremely smart lawyer getting stuff done effectively! A very good partner for fast pace startups!

Robin Brohl

09:44 09 Oct 20