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About Sian McLachlan

Sian is a Practice Leader in LegalVision's Corporate team. She is LegalVision’s first point of contact for clients with financing or business structuring enquiries. Before joining LegalVision, Sian was a solicitor at an international top-tier firm in their Banking & Finance team. Sian has a large number of startup and fintech clients and understands their legal needs.

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June 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Trusts

Discretionary trusts are a versatile structure that many people can use to their advantage for...

April 1, 2025

How to Finance Your Business Purchase

Financing the purchase of a business can be tricky. You may have a number of...

March 26, 2025

10 Common Questions About Redeemable Preference Shares

If you run a company, you likely know that redeemable preference shares are a type...

January 8, 2025

What is a Company Constitution and What Does it Mean to Adopt One?

A company constitution is a core corporate governance document that governs the management of your...

November 28, 2024

What Should I Consider Before Expanding Overseas?

Overseas markets present a huge growth opportunity if you have successfully proven your product in...

November 6, 2024

Tax Consequences to Consider When Capital Raising

Finding enough of the right people to invest in your startup is undoubtedly a relief....

September 24, 2024

What is the Best Company Structure for My Startup?

When choosing a company structure for your startup, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages...

March 22, 2023

Understanding Your Obligations in Relation to Loan Agreements – Borrower Perspective

A loan agreement is an agreement between two parties. One party (known as the ‘lender’)...

August 23, 2022

What Is the Difference Between a Founder, Director and a Shareholder?

If you are a founder of a company, it is likely you have chosen to...

May 16, 2022

5 Points to Consider When Implementing an ESOP

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

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