Law firm Olswang has launched equIP, a dedicated free-to-join programme that provides legal advice and support to UK scale-ups and entrepreneurs with a focus on intellectual property (IP), corporate and commercial advice. The programme is targeted at experienced teams leading IP-rich tech start-ups that seek guidance on governance and compliance. Companies that qualify for the programme should expect their next fundraising round to be between £500k and £5m. They get discounted legal advice, including fixed-fee services, a dedicated relationship manager, introductions to peers and internet service providers, promotion and marketing through Olswang channels, and exclusive events and training.
26 November 2015
Olswang’s tech offering
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Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership
NEWS
Prosecutors will speed up preparations for charging hate crimes, under Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance issued in response to the surge in antisemitic incidents
Improvements to courts, tribunals and the wider justice system in the north are being held back by a lack of national and local collaboration, according to thinktank JUSTICE North
A family judge has criticised the prison authorities for mistakenly freeing a father who abducted his own son
The Law Society has renewed its calls for compensation for legal aid firms affected by the cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £10m penalty plus £4.8m in costs from manufacturer Ultra Electronics Holdings, under the terms of a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) for failure to prevent bribery
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