Articles by Madeleine Hunt

April 22, 2025

I’m a Startup Founder. How Do I Issue Shares or Options?

In March 2022, the government announced reforms to make it easier for businesses to utilise...

November 27, 2024

What’s the Difference Between a SAFE and Convertible Note?

Australian startups are increasingly considering raising capital using a convertible note or a Simple Agreement...

November 6, 2024

Should I Raise Capital for my Startup through a SAFE?

As the popularity of the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) begins to grow in...

January 17, 2024

Corporate Governance Guide for SMEs

Corporate governance is the framework of laws, rules and guidelines through which a company makes...

October 27, 2023

What Happens to the Options Pool if Your Startup is Acquired?

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) improved the way participants are taxed under eligible Employee Share...

September 7, 2023

Could Australia Soon Legalise Crowd-sourced Equity Funding?

On 24 November 2016, the Australian Government reintroduced an amended (and expanded) Corporations Amendments (Crowd-Sourced...

August 9, 2023

Governance Requirements for Charities and Not-For-Profits

Governance refers to both the day to day and overarching processes, activities and relationships of...

July 14, 2023

Key Considerations for Startup Founders About Intellectual Property Protection

A startup’s most valuable asset is usually its intellectual property (IP). If your business gains...

March 15, 2023

How to Use a Term Sheet: What are the Benefits?

A term sheet is a pre-contractual document. It sets out the key terms of a...

March 15, 2023

How Many Shares Do I Need When I Incorporate My Startup?

New founders frequently ask our startup lawyers: How many shares should I issue myself and...