Hosted by the Oxford Innovation Society

When planning to exit a company there are a number of financial, tax and legal considerations both during the planning, negotiation and execution stage. These considerations can be particularly nuanced when the exit involves a colourful cap table with a diverse range of shareholders from founders to domestic or overseas institutional investors, former employees who have retained shareholdings or strategic collaborators.

Our expert partners from James Cowper Kreston and Mishcon de Reya will delve into some of the challenges that can be faced by companies engaging in an exit strategy and explore ways in which you can navigate the pathway to a successful outcome for all.

Programme

14:30 – 15:00 | Arrival & Registration

Welcome drinks and nibbles

15:00 – 15:30 | Top tips for embarking on a venture backed exits: How to get the outcome you want

Erika McIntyre, Mishcon de Reya

15:30 – 16:00 | Preparing for Due Diligence: How to avoid giving away value

Brad McAvoy, James Cowper Kreston

16:00 – 16:30 | Optimising Your IP: Strategies for Ensuring your IP is an asset not a hindrance

Conor McLaughlin, Mishcon de Reya

16:30 – 17:00 | Tax: The questions everyone wants to ask post budget!

Michael Atkison, James Cowper Kreston

If you’re an Oxford-based venture-baced exit and would like to join this free workshop, please email marketing@innovation.ox.ac.uk