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🎥💼 Pro tip: understanding the “Bad Leaver” clause in shareholder agreements ⚖️ Is the “bad leaver” clause just another investor safeguard, or does it hold deeper significance for founders? In this video, Pierre-Alexis Léonard, CEO of dups, breaks down this key provision and how it can impact your equity if things don’t go as planned. 💼💡 ➡️ Why is it included in nearly every shareholders' agreement? ➡️ What triggers the "bad leaver" status, and what penalties apply? ➡️ How can founders negotiate fair terms within this clause? From defining trigger conditions to setting a realistic discount, Pierre-Alexis shares practical advice to help founders protect their shares while honoring investor commitments. 💬 Have you encountered “bad leaver” clauses before? Share your insights below! 👇 #FounderTips #ShareholderAgreement #StartupLaw #LegalAdvice

Want to understand the "bad leaver clause" included in shareholder agreements and the impact on your equity? 💡Check out the advice of Pierre-Alexis Léonard of dups ⬇️⬇️

The No-Shop Provision, accompanied by these mechanisms, seeks to strike a delicate balance between exclusivity, fairness, and fiduciary duties. Here we highlight what the No-Shop Provision is and it’s key components. #VentureCapital #DealProtection #NoShopProvision #CorporateNegotiations #BusinessStrategy

SPAC Feed: SEC’s New Rules Give SPACs, Target Companies Much to Consider  JD Supra Source: SEC’s New Rules Give SPACs, Target Companies Much… - https://lnkd.in/eXQhaCrk #SPACs #SPACNews #SPAC #IPO #markets #news #capitalmarkets #trends #goingpublic #finance #business

Partner compensation at Am Law 200 firms surged last year, with average pay eclipsing $1.4 million—a 26% increase since 2022, and nearly double the figure from a decade ago. Equity partners saw a 32% rise in average pay to $1.937 million, while nonequity partners experienced a 21% increase, reaching $558,000. These jumps highlight firms’ efforts to retain top talent. Meanwhile, average partner origination amounts grew by 26%, further fueling compensation growth. Despite the widening gap between top earners and the median, overall satisfaction with pay remains high. https://lnkd.in/gmDapYWg

It’s always a privilege to highlight the amazing Avantax Community because I deeply believe Avantax can be the forever home for tax-focused financial advisors. And, as a unique community within Cetera Financial Group, we expect that our Financial Professionals and clients will benefit from a greater selection of investment solutions, more robust technology applications and even more Home Office support. My thanks to Gregg Greenberg and InvestmentNews for the chance to share why advisors are joining Avantax as we work together to expand tax-intelligent financial planning to all Americans. #AvantaxCommunity #FinancialServices #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #Taxes #Tax

FWJ help secure pre-pack sale of a 45 year old special effects company, Peerless Digital Imaging.   In collaboration with CBW Recovery LLP, James Roberts and Andy Lynch were able to secure the sale of Peerless Digital Imaging to PLSVFX for £130,000 and secured the jobs of the 15 employees in the process.   Through their tireless efforts, James and Andy were able to secure a positive outcome. Our corporate insolvency team have decades of experience working insolvency practitioners to help rescue companies in financial difficulty.   Read more about this work on Insolvency Insider: https://lnkd.in/edMuCXX4   #Insolvency #BusinessRecovery #Legal

Thinking about deal term trends for #middlemarket #MergersandAcquisitions and where the market is heading for 2025? Moshe Berliner and I analyze certain deal terms based on recent activity in the New York Law Journal here: https://lnkd.in/erXWeHbV

Check out the latest news on the momentum for Moss with strong ARR growth, EMI licensing and product expansion! After my first experience with several finance tools through Frank Holl, it is exciting to see where the Moss-product is now. Can't wait to see future improvements for finance professionals by our team!

Discover 3 fascinating facts about Investor-State LawGuide (ISLG)! 1. Our Research Foundations: we pride ourselves on three pillars; #precision, #accuracy and #comprehensiveness. 2. Top Research Tool: the Subject Navigator is our most popular tool, loved by #legalprofessionals worldwide. 3. Exciting New Launch: explore our newest addition, the Third Party Funder Locator - the only tool on the market that helps you find organizations involved in financing #investmentarbitration. What is the one thing you have been curious about ISLG? Comment below and let us know! #legalservices #internationalarbitration