GLS Legal Support Centre

Know-How

Should Startup founders have a shareholders agreement?

Yes! The founders of any company should always enter into a shareholders agreement (SHA) as a key…

10 mins • 09 Sep 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

The Most Common Legal Mistakes Made by Startups

Congratulations on launching your Startup! This is undoubtedly an exciting time and it’s just…

• 13 Apr 22

Getting Going – With Help

What are Representations and Warranties?

Every entrepreneur should understand the basic tenets of business contracts. When well written, a…

• 13 Apr 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

What Can You Do When Your Clients Refuse to Pay You?

Whether you run a multi-department corporation or have just launched a small business, how you…

• 13 Apr 22

The Founders

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: Co-Founder Conflicts

With the amount of time, energy and expertise required to launch a Startup, it’s no mystery why…

• 01 Apr 22

The Great Idea

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: IP Issues

Intellectual property is the heart of many, if not most, Startup ventures, and how it is…

• 29 Mar 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

What makes for a Well Drafted Contract?

It’s no secret that becoming a successful entrepreneur requires grand plans and the guts to…

• 23 Mar 22

Early Stage Funding

Friend and Family Funding

There’s a well-known saying which tells us to never mix friends and family with business. Yet,…

• 02 Mar 22

The Founders

Things Every Founder Should Know

Being a founder of a company is no easy feat. From the outside looking in, being a founder of a…

• 01 Mar 22

Trading Online

Establishing your website

In this day and age, it’s imperative for every business to have an online presence. Whether…

• 28 Feb 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A limited liability company (LLC) is a simple, low-cost method of structuring your sole…

• 25 Feb 22

Early Stage Funding

Startup Accelerators vs Startup Incubators

For early stage Startup businesses, accelerators and incubators offer great options to build the…

• 24 Feb 22

Incorporation & Set Up

Creating Financeable IP

With the steady advancement of science and technology, the trade industry has cleared a path for…

• 20 Feb 22

The Great Idea

Developing your Product / Offering

Achieving success in the world of innovation can be an intimidating prospect, but developing a…

• 17 Feb 22

Round A Investment

Controlling your Board

A business-owner’s relationship with their board of directors can often be a strained one, but…

• 25 Jan 22

Scaling your Business

Managing Conflict and Disputes

Managing Conflict and Disputes Differences between business partners are inevitable. It is…

• 25 Jan 22

Round A Investment

Joint and Several Liability of Founders

Joint and Several Liability of FoundersJoint and several liability is a legal term which outlines…

• 25 Jan 22

Round A Investment

Representations and Warranties

Representations and WarrantiesFound in most contracts, representations and warranties are…

• 25 Jan 22

Early Stage Funding

Dealing with Investors

Dealing with InvestorsSecuring significant investment is crucial for a startup business’s…

• 25 Jan 22

Bedding Down Your Operations

What Agreements Do You Need?

What Agreements Do You Need?When you’re entering the world of business, understanding all the…

• 25 Jan 22

Know-How

What is a Franchise Agreement?

What is a Franchise Agreement?A franchise is a business model where one party provides another…

• 25 Jan 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

Accessing Effective Legal Support

Accessing Effective Legal SupportStartup companies have taken over the world of commerce as young…

• 25 Jan 22

Round B Investment

Minority Shareholder Protection

Minority Shareholder ProtectionMinority shareholders are often presented with the challenge of…

• 25 Jan 22

Know-How

What Is A Supply Of Goods Contract?

Goods are needed for the optimal operation of any business and the supply of goods fuels…

• 14 Jan 22

Getting your First Employees

What is an Employment Agreement?

The employment agreement outlines the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

What is an invoice?

Business activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or services in return for payment.…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Employees

Employees vs Consultants 

Personnel is crucial to the smooth operation of a business. When engaging personnel, it is worth…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

What is an Effective Contract?

Contracts are used as a legally binding tool when securing important business relationships. This…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

Sales of Goods & Services Agreements

Nurturing a successful business can be tricky and requires a great deal of effort. Setting up all…

• 21 Dec 21

Trading Online

Key Website Agreements

Key Website AgreementsPersonal data is generally defined widely to entail information that can be…

• 20 Dec 21

Trading Online

Data Protection Issues

Data Protection Issues Personal data could prove crucial to the smooth operation of a business.…

• 20 Dec 21

Trading Online

Website-related Risks

Website-related RisksAlmost every business has a website, which provides businesses with immense…

• 20 Dec 21

Incorporation & Set Up

Company Legal 101 Basics &  Entering the Market

Starting a business is exciting, but can be rather daunting since entrepreneurs are presented…

• 20 Dec 21

Incorporation & Set Up

Company Incorporation and Founders Agreements

If you are planning to run your Startup business alongside co-founders, creating a Founders…

• 17 Dec 21

The Founders

Avoiding Disputes between Founders

Within any professional business environment, disagreements and disputes are inevitable. Working…

• 01 Dec 21

Know-How

What is a Licence Agreement?

Intellectual-property licence agreementIntellectual Property (“IP”) is generally defined to…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

What Should you Include in your Invoice?

Invoice legal requirementsBusiness activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

What is a Distribution Agreement?

Introduction to distribution agreementsA distribution arrangement entails a distributor…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

The mighty service level agreement (SLA)Businesses constantly supply and receive services for the…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

What are the Risks Associated with Collecting Personal Data?

Personal data breachNearly every company deals with personal data. Indeed, data is the fuel for…

• 24 Nov 21

Early Stage Funding

Dealing with Investors - Shareholders’ Agreement

Part A: What is a Shareholders’ Agreement?The importance of the Shareholders’ Agreement is…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

Do I Need A Privacy Policy?

Introduction to Privacy lawRegardless of whether you are running an online platform or mobile…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

Do I need a Trademark Licence?

Why are trademarks important?A trademark is a distinctive mark that identifies goods or services…

• 24 Nov 21

Know-How

Do I Need A Cookie Policy?

Do I need a cookie policy on my website?How times have changed! Decades ago, the word…

• 24 Nov 21

The Founders

Dispute Avoidance For Startups

INTRODUCTIONEvery party enters into a business relationship hoping not to get into a dispute.…

• 24 Nov 21

Incorporation & Set Up

What Business Vehicle Is Right For You?

Selecting a fitting business vehicle for your Startup can be a confusing and intimidating…

• 24 Nov 21

The Great Idea

Types of Intellectual Property Rights (IP) and Monetising your IP

Intellectual Property has fast become a precious commodity used as collateral for both existing…

• 24 Nov 21

The Founders

Protecting Your IP

Checklist to Protect your IPWe have come up with a list of viable suggestions you can take to…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

Should Startup founders have a shareholders agreement?

Yes! The founders of any company should always enter into a shareholders agreement (SHA) as a key…

10 mins • 09 Sep 22

Founer Tips

What is a Franchise Agreement?

What is a Franchise Agreement?A franchise is a business model where one party provides another…

• 25 Jan 22

Founer Tips

What Is A Supply Of Goods Contract?

Goods are needed for the optimal operation of any business and the supply of goods fuels…

• 14 Jan 22

Founer Tips

What is a Licence Agreement?

Intellectual-property licence agreementIntellectual Property (“IP”) is generally defined to…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

What Should you Include in your Invoice?

Invoice legal requirementsBusiness activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

What is a Distribution Agreement?

Introduction to distribution agreementsA distribution arrangement entails a distributor…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

The mighty service level agreement (SLA)Businesses constantly supply and receive services for the…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

What are the Risks Associated with Collecting Personal Data?

Personal data breachNearly every company deals with personal data. Indeed, data is the fuel for…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

Do I Need A Privacy Policy?

Introduction to Privacy lawRegardless of whether you are running an online platform or mobile…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

Do I need a Trademark Licence?

Why are trademarks important?A trademark is a distinctive mark that identifies goods or services…

• 24 Nov 21

Founer Tips

Do I Need A Cookie Policy?

Do I need a cookie policy on my website?How times have changed! Decades ago, the word…

• 24 Nov 21

The Great Idea

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: IP Issues

Intellectual property is the heart of many, if not most, Startup ventures, and how it is…

• 29 Mar 22

The Great Idea

Developing your Product / Offering

Achieving success in the world of innovation can be an intimidating prospect, but developing a…

• 17 Feb 22

The Great Idea

Types of Intellectual Property Rights (IP) and Monetising your IP

Intellectual Property has fast become a precious commodity used as collateral for both existing…

• 24 Nov 21

The Founders

Legal Mistakes Made By Startups: Co-Founder Conflicts

With the amount of time, energy and expertise required to launch a Startup, it’s no mystery why…

• 01 Apr 22

The Founders

Things Every Founder Should Know

Being a founder of a company is no easy feat. From the outside looking in, being a founder of a…

• 01 Mar 22

The Founders

Avoiding Disputes between Founders

Within any professional business environment, disagreements and disputes are inevitable. Working…

• 01 Dec 21

The Founders

Dispute Avoidance For Startups

INTRODUCTIONEvery party enters into a business relationship hoping not to get into a dispute.…

• 24 Nov 21

The Founders

Protecting Your IP

Checklist to Protect your IPWe have come up with a list of viable suggestions you can take to…

• 24 Nov 21

Getting Going – With Help

What are Representations and Warranties?

Every entrepreneur should understand the basic tenets of business contracts. When well written, a…

• 13 Apr 22

Incorporation & Set Up

Creating Financeable IP

With the steady advancement of science and technology, the trade industry has cleared a path for…

• 20 Feb 22

Incorporation & Set Up

Company Legal 101 Basics &  Entering the Market

Starting a business is exciting, but can be rather daunting since entrepreneurs are presented…

• 20 Dec 21

Incorporation & Set Up

Company Incorporation and Founders Agreements

If you are planning to run your Startup business alongside co-founders, creating a Founders…

• 17 Dec 21

Incorporation & Set Up

What Business Vehicle Is Right For You?

Selecting a fitting business vehicle for your Startup can be a confusing and intimidating…

• 24 Nov 21

Trading Online

Establishing your website

In this day and age, it’s imperative for every business to have an online presence. Whether…

• 28 Feb 22

Trading Online

Key Website Agreements

Key Website AgreementsPersonal data is generally defined widely to entail information that can be…

• 20 Dec 21

Trading Online

Data Protection Issues

Data Protection Issues Personal data could prove crucial to the smooth operation of a business.…

• 20 Dec 21

Trading Online

Website-related Risks

Website-related RisksAlmost every business has a website, which provides businesses with immense…

• 20 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

What is an invoice?

Business activities typically involve the supply of goods and/or services in return for payment.…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

What is an Effective Contract?

Contracts are used as a legally binding tool when securing important business relationships. This…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Sales

Sales of Goods & Services Agreements

Nurturing a successful business can be tricky and requires a great deal of effort. Setting up all…

• 21 Dec 21

Getting your First Employees

What is an Employment Agreement?

The employment agreement outlines the rules, rights and responsibilities for both the employer…

• 22 Dec 21

Getting your First Employees

Employees vs Consultants 

Personnel is crucial to the smooth operation of a business. When engaging personnel, it is worth…

• 22 Dec 21

Bedding Down Your Operations

What Agreements Do You Need?

What Agreements Do You Need?When you’re entering the world of business, understanding all the…

• 25 Jan 22

Early Stage Funding

Friend and Family Funding

There’s a well-known saying which tells us to never mix friends and family with business. Yet,…

• 02 Mar 22

Early Stage Funding

Startup Accelerators vs Startup Incubators

For early stage Startup businesses, accelerators and incubators offer great options to build the…

• 24 Feb 22

Early Stage Funding

Dealing with Investors

Dealing with InvestorsSecuring significant investment is crucial for a startup business’s…

• 25 Jan 22

Early Stage Funding

Dealing with Investors - Shareholders’ Agreement

Part A: What is a Shareholders’ Agreement?The importance of the Shareholders’ Agreement is…

• 24 Nov 21

Round A Investment

Controlling your Board

A business-owner’s relationship with their board of directors can often be a strained one, but…

• 25 Jan 22

Round A Investment

Joint and Several Liability of Founders

Joint and Several Liability of FoundersJoint and several liability is a legal term which outlines…

• 25 Jan 22

Round A Investment

Representations and Warranties

Representations and WarrantiesFound in most contracts, representations and warranties are…

• 25 Jan 22

Scaling your Business

Managing Conflict and Disputes

Managing Conflict and Disputes Differences between business partners are inevitable. It is…

• 25 Jan 22

Round B Investment

Minority Shareholder Protection

Minority Shareholder ProtectionMinority shareholders are often presented with the challenge of…

• 25 Jan 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

The Most Common Legal Mistakes Made by Startups

Congratulations on launching your Startup! This is undoubtedly an exciting time and it’s just…

• 13 Apr 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

What Can You Do When Your Clients Refuse to Pay You?

Whether you run a multi-department corporation or have just launched a small business, how you…

• 13 Apr 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

What makes for a Well Drafted Contract?

It’s no secret that becoming a successful entrepreneur requires grand plans and the guts to…

• 23 Mar 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A limited liability company (LLC) is a simple, low-cost method of structuring your sole…

• 25 Feb 22

Start Up Legal Essentials

Accessing Effective Legal Support

Accessing Effective Legal SupportStartup companies have taken over the world of commerce as young…

• 25 Jan 22