Founders' Agreements - What Are They and Why Do You Need Them

You don't have to go it alone in your start-up journey. Create smooth business and professional relationships with your co-founders through a Founders' Agreement. Register Now

About this event

Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Price: Free
Email: studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk

Create a smooth business and professional relationship with your co-founders through the essential Founders' Agreement.

Join South Bank Starters and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Michael Buckworth in a foundationally important workshop - Founders' Agreements: What Are They and Why Do You Need Them?

Why you should come:

  • Learn the ins and outs of founders' agreements, their purpose, and how they shape the future of your start-up.
  • Discover the critical elements that should be included in your founders' agreement to protect your interests and foster growth.
  • Gain valuable insights from Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, the only UK law firm working exclusively with start-ups and high-growth businesses.
  • Connect and network with other start-up founders, freelancers, social entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and an entrepreneurially minded community at LSBU.

Who is this event for:

  • Folks with an idea and a passion who is thinking about setting up a business with others.
  • Early-stage founders and freelancers who still need a founders' agreement.
  • Individuals with an existing founders’ agreement but want to strengthen their agreement or find out how the agreement should change as the business grows.
  • Anyone looking to hear sound, practical advice and ask specific legal questions to an expert.

About Michael Buckworth

Michael has a passion for entrepreneurship. As a founder of Buckworths and LSBU Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Michael advised almost 2,000 start-ups over the last ten years. As a workshop leader, author, solicitor, and speaker, he helps seasoned entrepreneurs, legal experts, and successful start-up founders navigate the challenges of founding a company.