Profit participation rights are not yet the first choice for incentivizing employees of an exit-driven startup by allowing them to participate in the future success of the startup.

Orrick’s Albert Vanderlaan shared tips for companies in a recent First Citizens Bank blog.

In the twenty-eighth instalment of Orrick's UK Founder Series, we discuss key U.S. tax considerations to keep in mind when weighing a flip-back transition.

In this episode, we offer tips for tech companies on term sheets, emphasizing early agreement on key terms to streamline sale negotiations.

Christine McCarthy, Anna Humphrey, and Jessie Gaston discuss the types of equity awards offered at pre-IPO companies in France, the UK, and the United States, detailing the tax advantages, limitations, and specific award structures common in each

Breaking down the essentials of convertible loan financings with a handy checklist of terms you need to negotiate combined with our best practice experiences.

This article provides an overview of stock options for Italian startups. It covers how to use them to attract, retain and incentivize the team.

The Spring Budget was delivered on 15 March 2023. We highlight key tax takeaways of particular relevance to our growth clients and the UK tech sector.

Orrick's Tech Exit Series and our market-leading London M&A and Private Equity team suggests top tips for tech companies looking towards an exit.

Consider these practical and tax-related issues when thinking about reverse vesting.

How should private equity portfolio companies go about handling sell-side success fees?

Learn about how the structures differ – and finding the best structure for your sale.

We've teamed up with tax specialists ForrestBrown to explore the options available to founders when raising capital and key issues to be aware of.

ESOP & Flips: the scope of sec. 19a EStG will be expanded to include group companies that are affiliated with the employer company.

In the twentieth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our Technology Companies Group offer top tips to help navigate key considerations when raising external financing.

Learn more about Italy’s venture tech activity in 2024 and the talent opportunities in the market.

For European startups, particularly Italian ones, though, attracting direct U.S. investments can be a significant challenge.

In the ninth instalment of Orrick's Founder Series, our Restructuring team offer key guidance for UK founders steering a company through financial difficulties.

Highlights of some of the key UK and US tax considerations that can be relevant in the context of a flip transaction.

In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure earlier this month, many technology companies are re-examining their treasury management programs.