Corporate & Business Law · European Union
Sign Your Investment Agreements With Total Clarity
Investment agreements are where a promising deal can quietly go wrong — a term sheet that commits you to more than you realise, a shareholder agreement with a veto you missed, or a valuation clause that shifts value at the last moment. We match you, free of charge, with a corporate lawyer who drafts and reviews investment agreements across Europe, on both the investor and the founder side.
- Term sheets, shareholder & subscription agreements
- Investor and founder side
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Who this is for
The deal is in the details — and the details are in the documents
An investment agreement records the terms on which money changes hands for equity, debt or a convertible instrument — who invests, what they receive, what rights and protections they get, and what happens if things don’t go to plan. The documents sit in a family that includes term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, convertible loan notes and simple agreements for future equity, each with its own function and its own traps. Getting them wrong is expensive: a poorly worded anti-dilution clause, a missing drag-along right, or a guarantee you didn’t intend can cost far more than the legal review would have. A specialist lawyer ensures the papers match the deal you actually negotiated, not the one the other side hopes you’ll sign.
Why deals go wrong
The terms that hurt you are rarely the ones you noticed.
They’re the ones buried in the fine print.
Investment documents are full of small clauses with big consequences, and the momentum of a deal makes it easy to sign before you’ve understood them all.
Term sheets you can’t walk back
A term sheet is often marked ‘non-binding’, yet key commercial terms tend to stick once agreed. If it’s drafted loosely, you can find yourself locked into economics you never intended — review it before the momentum of a deal carries it forward.
Hidden rights and vetoes
Shareholder agreements are full of clauses with outsized consequences: tag-along, drag-along, anti-dilution, board vetoes and information rights. Missing a single one can mean losing control, unexpected dilution or a dispute you didn’t see coming.
Terms that don’t match the deal
The documents you sign should reflect what you actually negotiated. When definitions, warranties or conditions drift from the agreed terms, one party ends up carrying risk the other assumed was covered.
What you get
Documents that match the deal you made
We only match you with corporate lawyers who draft and negotiate investment agreements regularly, on both sides of the table.
Clear, balanced documents
Your lawyer drafts or reviews the full agreement so the language matches the deal — no hidden obligations, no ambiguous valuation clauses, no rights you didn’t intend to grant or accept.
Investor or founder side
Whether you’re raising capital or deploying it, you get advice aligned with your position — protecting your downside, securing your rights, and negotiating terms that are fair and enforceable.
Cross-border know-how
Investment across borders adds layers of company law, tax and enforcement questions. Your lawyer understands how these interact and structures the deal so it holds up in the relevant jurisdictions.
Negotiation support
From initial term sheet to signed and closed, your lawyer explains what each clause means, flags the risks, and negotiates on your behalf so you don’t concede ground by accident.
Coverage
Investment agreement lawyers across Europe
The company law and tax rules that shape an investment are set nationally, so the right lawyer is one who works in the country where the company is incorporated. We match both investors and founders across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Investment agreements — common questions
What is an investment agreement?
It’s the legal document setting out the terms on which an investor provides capital to a company, usually in exchange for equity, debt or a convertible instrument, along with the rights, protections and conditions attached. It typically sits alongside a shareholder agreement and other deal documents.
What is the difference between a term sheet and a final investment agreement?
A term sheet summarises the key commercial terms early on, while the final agreement turns those terms into binding legal language. Many term sheets are non-binding in part, but the headline terms usually hold, so review carefully before signing.
Do I need a lawyer to review an investment agreement?
While not every small transaction requires one, investment agreements contain detailed legal, tax and enforcement provisions that are easy to misread. A specialist review helps you understand what you’re signing and negotiate better terms, on either side of the deal.
What are tag-along and drag-along rights?
Tag-along lets minority shareholders join when a majority shareholder sells their stake, protecting them from being left behind. Drag-along lets a majority force minority shareholders to sell in the same sale. Both are standard but heavily negotiated clauses.
Can a lawyer help with cross-border investments in Europe?
Yes. Cross-border deals raise questions of company law, tax, currency and enforcement across jurisdictions, and the rules vary by country. A lawyer experienced in cross-border transactions will structure the agreement so it works in every relevant jurisdiction.
What happens if one party breaches an investment agreement?
The agreement should specify the remedies — typically indemnities, warranties, default provisions or dispute resolution clauses. The exact outcome depends on the governing law and the terms, so a lawyer will advise on the most practical route to enforcement.
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