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Whether you are a startup seeking seed funding, a growing business raising venture capital or an established company structuring a debt or equity raise, the legal framework matters as much as the commercial deal. Poorly drafted investment documents, missed ASIC disclosure obligations, or an unbalanced shareholder agreements can create costly problems long after the capital lands in your account.
At Leo Lawyers, our commercial lawyers advise founders, directors and investors across every stage of a capital raise. We draft and negotiate the documents that govern the investor relationship, ensure ASIC compliance under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and move your raise from term sheet to completion without unnecessary delays or regulatory risk.
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Over 18 Years of Experience in Commercial and Corporate Law
Damin Murdock is an experienced commercial lawyer advising startups, founders, and investors across technology and high-growth industries. As Principal Lawyer at Leo Lawyers and Chief Legal Officer at Lawpath, he has guided over 1,000 businesses and managed transactions exceeding $100 million.
He assists companies from formation through sophisticated capital raising, specializing in seed funding, SAFE notes, convertible notes, and shareholder agreements. Murdock balances legal precision with practical strategy to secure corporate funding and protect long-term growth.
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Every capital raise requires a suite of legal documents. The documents used depend on the structure of your raise, the type of investor and the stage of your business. We regularly prepare and advise on the following:
Our capital raising lawyers in Sydney work with businesses and investors at every stage of growth. From a founder structuring their first angel round to a director managing a Series A process, we tailor our advice to the deal size, investor profile and commercial objectives. We act for businesses raising capital and for investors reviewing the terms on which they are being asked to invest.
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