Black Business Forum 2026

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Getting the legal groundwork right: What to protect as you scale

20 Jun 2026
BBF Ashtead Suite
Getting the legal groundwork right: What to protect as you scale

Building a strong legal foundation early prevents costly disputes later. Yet many scaling businesses overlook critical protections: shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, IP ownership, funder terms, and equity structures. Without proper documentation, these relationships can ​limit growth or become expensive disputes. This workshop ​brings together two expert lawyers to discuss the legal essentials that matter at each stage of growth, where businesses typically leave themselves exposed, and how to build legal foundations ​to support future growth.

 

After this workshop, you’ll understand:

 
  • What to document with shareholders, suppliers, and funders before things get complicated

  • The value of your IP and how to protect it as a business asset

  • ​How to approach legal protections strategically and find support that fits your stage​ of growth