Venture capital investment in European startups reached over $60B last year, higher than pre-pandemic levels but lower than the highs of 2021 and 2022.
To see how this changed deal terms, Orrick used in-house technologies,...more
Companies that award shares, options or other securities to UK employees, directors or officer holders need to be aware of the July 6 deadline to submit an annual return to HMRC. The requirement covers any form of equity...more
On 15 March 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Budget, announcing a number of changes to tax measures and employee share schemes. Here are the key takeaways of particular relevance to our growth...more
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Despite a shift to economic headwinds, investors injected more than $95B into the European tech market in 2022, the second-largest amount ever. To see how deal terms changed, Orrick developed new technologies and...more
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance on the inclusion and use of discretions awarded to directors in Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) share option plans. While this is generally welcome, caution is still...more
On 23 September 2022, the UK Government announced some significant changes to the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) regime in its Growth Plan (widely referred to in the media as a ‘Mini-Budget’). From April 2023, qualifying...more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more