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Capital Raising Lawyers Sydney

Name: Leo Lawyers
Brand: Leo Lawyers
Rating: 5 (330 reviews)

Secure your funding without giving away control of your company. We provide strategic, commercially aggressive legal advice for startups, scaleups and investors navigating complex equity and debt transactions.

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Capital Raising Lawyer Sydney — From First Round to Growth Capital

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.

Our capital raising services cover:

Equity raising and seed funding for startups and growth businesses
Venture capital and angel investor documentation
Convertible note agreements and SAFE notes
Shareholder agreements and investor rights agreements
Legal due diligence
Pre-capital raise services
Corporate structuring and issuance of employee share plans
Debt raising and loan facility documentation
Information memoranda and investor disclosure documents
ASIC compliance and fundraising regulatory requirements
Term sheet review and negotiation

Commercial Lawyer for Capital Raising

Meet Damin Murdock

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.

“Help you stay ahead with innovative, practical and commercial advice.”

18+ Years of Trusted Legal Excellence

Our Capital Raising Services

1. Equity Raising and Share Issuance

We advise on raise structure, share type, pricing and investor rights. We draft the documentation required to issue shares to new investors and ensure the transaction complies with your company constitution and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This includes but is not limited to drafting documents falling within the exemptions under section 708 of the Corporatons Act, and providing advice to clients regarding restrictions on advertising and publicity under section 734 of the Corporations Act.

2. Convertible Notes and SAFE Notes

Convertible notes and SAFE notes are common instruments in early-stage startup funding. We draft and negotiate these agreements to ensure the conversion mechanics, valuation caps, discount rates and default provisions protect your position, whether you are the founder or the investor.

3. Shareholders Agreements

A well-drafted shareholders agreement governs decision-making, dispute resolution and exit rights. We draft bespoke shareholder agreements and investor rights agreements tailored to the specific dynamics of your raise, not recycled templates.

4. Information Memoranda and Investor Documents

Documents provided to investors must be accurate and legally compliant. We prepare information memoranda and investor materials that satisfy your Corporations Act obligations and reduce the risk of misrepresentation claims under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) regarding financial products, financial services, and advice regarding those products and services.

5. Debt Raising and Loan Facilities

Not all capital raising involves equity. We advise on debt raises, including structured loan agreements, convertible debt instruments and inter-company lending. We draft facility agreements, general security agreements, and security trustee deeds that clearly set out the repayment terms, security arrangements and events of default.

6. ASIC Compliance and Regulatory Advice

Raising capital in Australia is regulated by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth). Depending on the structure and size of your raise, you may need to comply with prospectus requirements, rely on an exemption, or lodge disclosure documents with ASIC. We advise on the appropriate pathway and ensure your raise is structured to avoid regulatory breaches that could expose your directors to personal liability. We also advise on whether you require the Foreign Investment Review Board approval, where you intend to raise capital from foreign nationals.

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Capital Raising Documents We Regularly Draft and Negotiate

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:

Term sheets outlining the key commercial terms before formal documentation
Shareholder agreements covering voting rights, drag-along and tag-along provisions and exit mechanics
Subscription agreements governing the terms on which shares are issued to investors
Convertible note and SAFE note agreements for early-stage and bridge rounds
Investor rights agreements setting out information rights, board representation and pre-emptive rights
Information memoranda and disclosure statements for larger or more complex raises
Loan agreements and security documents for debt capital transactions
ASIC exemption applications and regulatory filings where required

Expertise Across Key Industries

Investors want to know if your legal team understands the regulatory landscape of your specific market. We structure corporate finance deals across Australia’s fastest-growing and highly regulated sectors.

Whatever your business needs, we have got your back.

Commercial Law

Contract Disputes

Debt Recovery

Technology Law

Shareholder Disputes

Startup and Business Law

Who We Work With

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.

Tech startups and founders
Scale-up and growth businesses
Angel and private investors
Venture capital backed companies
Directors and boards
SMEs raising debt or equity

Our Capital Raising Legal Process

A successful funding round requires momentum. We execute corporate finance transactions with clear timelines and commercial precision so your deal does not stall in the legal phase.