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Investment & Fundraising

CEO and Founder

Harper James Solicitors

Rely on our venture capital lawyers to help you unpick the legal implications of the funding process so your business is an attractive proposition for VC funders, and you can access the capital you need to scale and grow.

Our services include:

Qualifying for SEIS and EIS
Investment agreements
Shareholders agreements
Due diligence and negotiation
Helping you understand what VC's expect

We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and the legal advice you require. There's no charge and no obligation to continue or instruct us, it's just a chance for you to find out about the level of legal work that's required and for us to get to know you and your needs a little better.

Toby Harper

CEO and Founder

Harper James Solicitors

A law firm purpose built to support ambitious businesses from start-up to scale-up. As a corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur, Toby founded Harper James in 2014. Previously the in-house counsel at a Midlands VC, Toby had first-hand experience of the challenges SMEs faced getting reliable and affordable legal advice. Harper James believes in providing access to first-class legal advice that SMEs need - at a cost that won’t bankrupt you at the first hurdle. With legal support from partner-level lawyers starting at just £125 an hour, Harper James is dedicated to enabling Britain's small businesses to realise their goals. Contact me for a free consultation to talk about how we can help your business to grow.

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Cost: Free

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