The Legal Playbook | How to Build a Legally Airtight Startup
Growing your company is hard enough, so navigating the legal landscape shouldn’t slow you down.
The Legal Playbook is designed for founders raising funding or scaling their business - giving you practical, actionable guidance you can use immediately.
Join David (Corporate Partner and former founder), Demi (Corporate & Commercial Solicitor) and Lucy (Employment Solicitor) as they guide you through the legal essentials every company needs to get right.
Key takeaways
How to structure share classes, shareholder agreements, and articles of association
Practical tips on hiring, co-founder relationships, and avoiding disputes
Real-world insights from David, who’s run his own business and guided startups from seed to exit
PLUS we are offering a live 25-minute Q&A where you can get your questions answered.
We also encourage you to network with each other throughout!
Spots are limited so secure your place now to avoid disappointment and give your scale-up the legal foundation it needs to scale with confidence.
Our speakers
David Gordon is a Partner at Healys LLP and a corporate and commercial law specialist with over 20 years’ experience. He advises entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses, often leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver practical, efficient solutions. Having previously set up and run his own legal practice for over 15 years, David brings an entrepreneurial perspective, combining legal expertise with commercial insight. His clients span the technology, property, and gaming sectors, where he is recognised for his strategic approach and clear, value-driven advice.
Demi Darbey is a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor at Healys LLP. She advises technology-driven businesses from start-up through to exit, with a focus on the scale-up and investment stages. Demi specialises in guiding founders, investors, and management teams on structuring and protecting their interests as companies grow. Her practice also spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions, with a strong emphasis on practical, growth-oriented legal solutions.
Lucy Demmon is an Employment Solicitor at Healys LLP. She advises individuals and businesses on all aspects of employment law, from HR and compliance matters to complex disputes and director exits. Lucy also supports corporate transactions, advising on employment aspects of business sales, acquisitions, and investments. She works closely with founders, senior executives, and SME employers to manage risk, resolve workplace issues, and build clear, practical employment frameworks that balance legal protection with practical business needs.
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