Nabarro targets start-ups with launch of new entrepreneurs group

Nabarro has rolled out a new entrepreneurs group within its corporate practice, with the aim of targeting more start-up companies.

The firm will offer fixed fees and start-up packs to growing companies, advising them on a range of topics including venture capital, company law, commercial law, debts, disputes, employment and intellectual property.

As part of the launch, the City firm is introducing a so-called ‘Incubator Initiative', which will advise companies on funding. It will include an initial consultation to discuss the business and its objectives as well as providing tips on what to include in a business plan and a suggested structure and guidelines on lawfully issuing a business plan for a venture capital fundraising.

To support the launch, Nabarro has signed a deal with Entrepreneur Country - a community of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners and media - which will see it exclusively provide legal advice and services to its network. Entrepreneur Country is backed by 53 leading global entrepreneurs, including the founders of lastminute.com, Hotmail, WorldPay and Betfair.

Corporate partner Graham Steadman, who is leading the effort, said: "The legal landscape for growing companies is complex and many fledgling ventures can stumble. The initial approach is typically driven by a desire to raise capital, but shortly following this we frequently see a need for businesses to access other types of support, which is why a cross-firm approach is so important.

"The initiative formalises our longstanding commitment to advising growing companies with strong business models and enormous potential."

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