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🚨 Big changes for financial services in the UK 🚨 If your business relies on third-party service providers (and let’s be honest, what company doesn’t 🙄? ), you need to know about the Critical Third Party (CTP) Oversight Regime, which is now officially in effect as of earlier this year.  It’s pretty chunky 🍫. But, in short? The Bank of England, FCA, and PRA now have new powers to regulate critical service providers that financial firms depend on. This is a game-changer for compliance, operational resilience, and risk management. If you’re also dealing with DORA in the EU, you’ll need to juggle both frameworks to stay compliant across jurisdictions. No pressure 😅 So, what does this mean for you? And how can you ensure your business is on the right side of the regulations? We break it all down in our latest blog post ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ex2CaTXx #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #FoundersLaw #RegulationUpdates #Payments Amy Parkinson Lynda Ignacio

Last night, we put the very cunning and strategic legal minds of Founders Law to the test and took part in an escape room 🗝️. Two teams, each with the same mission: break free before the clock runs out ⏳. Put it this way. Some of us cracked the codes like seasoned solicitors and others... well, let's just hope their legal arguments are stronger than their puzzle-solving skills... 👀 Massive thanks to Isobella D'Elia and Cindy Meissner for organising. Teamwork really does make the dream work 👯 #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #LegalAdvice #EscapeRoom

When Reeves looks across the Atlantic for help with the Spring Budget… #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #SpringBudget #RachelReeves #SignalLeak

🏇 Fundraising 101: Legal Tips for Startups Entering the Investment Race 🏇 Raising investment isn’t a sprint - it’s the Grand National of business. The competition is fierce, the hurdles are high, and one wrong move can send you tumbling. But don’t worry, we’ve got the legal reins (sorry we couldn't resist). In very helpful Founders Law fashion, we’ve pulled together the key insights to help you jump the fundraising fences. Swipe through below 🚶♀️➡️ #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #LegalAdvice #Fundraising #LegalTips #FoundersLaw Cullen Gordge Jad Soubra

How confident are you that your business is handling data correctly 👀? Data protection rules are constantly evolving, and staying compliant can be tricky 🫠 . That’s why, for the rest of March, we’re offering a free mini-audit with one of our lawyers to help you make sure everything’s in order. Want in? Just let us know in the comment below 👇 #PoweringTheyHyperAmbitious #DataProtection #DataCompliance #GDPR

🪞 A moment of reflection 🪞 Last week, we, like half the nation, were glued to Jamie Laing's ultra-marathon challenge 🏃 where we saw him raise a whopping £2m for Comic Relief. Over 150 miles across 5 days, with pretty much zero training. He cried. He broke down. He let it all out. We saw Jamie in a lot of pain, but we also saw him show a remarkable amount of determination. His motto for the week was to "put one foot in front of the other and keep moving". It got us thinking: Founders do this all the time - minus the blisters (hopefully). They dive headfirst into fundraising, scaling, or expanding into new markets, often without the right prep. Bold? Absolutely. Brave? For sure. But, just like running an ultra-marathon, going in without a strategy can leave you hitting the wall at mile 80. That’s where we come in 🚀 . At Founders Law, we’re the legal support crew, ensuring you don’t run out of steam when it matters most 💨 . Whether it’s fundraising, IP protection, or commercial contracts, we keep you fuelled, focused, and legally covered so you can continue to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. If you want a game plan that gets you across the finish line in one piece - let’s talk. #PoweringTheyHyperAmbitious #UltraMarathon #StartupLife #FoundersLaw #JamieLaing #BusinessEndurance

We've been so excited to share this with you that it's felt a bit like we're waiting for Christmas. Finally, we have the pleasure of introducing our brand-new series, in which we discuss legal insights with a side of truly disgusting drinks - get it ☠️🥤? First up: Fundraising mistakes you don’t want to make In this episode, Tom Bohills puts Cullen Gordge through the ultimate startup grilling - tough investment questions and even tougher beverages 🤢 From dodgy term sheets to co-founder fallouts, we’re breaking down the biggest legal pitfalls founders face when raising startup investment (so you don’t have to learn the hard way). Watch the full episode below 👇 #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #LegalAdvice #Fundraising #LegalTips

Big changes are coming to the UK Payment Systems, and we’ve got the lowdown for you 😇 The government is merging the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to simplify things, reduce red tape , and spark innovation. Plus, with a consultation set for this summer, the focus will shift toward boosting growth and security in the financial services space. Want all the details? Check it out below 👇 #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #LegalUpdates #Fintech #PaymentSystems

What happens when a startup co-founder needs to be disciplined 🫣 ? Unlike a standard employee case, this situation, which a surprising number of companies find themselves, in isn’t just about HR policies - there are legal, corporate & investor implications. One misstep, and things can get a little messy. Recently, we helped a growing startup navigate this exact challenge. The result? No courtroom drama ✅ No business disruption ✅ Just a strategic, smooth resolution ✅ Check out the full story in the carousel below 👇 #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #LegalAdvice #EmploymentLaw Jackie Denham Samantha Hyslop

We’re absolutely thrilled to be named one of the top places to work in the UK by Great Place To Work UK for the second year in a row and even more excited to have been bumped up the rankings by a whopping 22 places at the same time 🕺💃 A huge shoutout to the entire Founders Law team for making this place so awesome - there really is no I in team, to Tom Bohills for making it all happen, and, of course, to Brent Hoberman for believing in us 😎 We’re incredibly honoured to be featured alongside so many other amazing companies, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds 🚀 #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #BestWorkplaces #Teamwork #Awards