About us
Setting up a business is stressful. Buckworths, Manchester’s only law firm focuses solely on startups, organise regular drinks for entrepreneurs to meet each other and get some moral support. The Buckworths team are also on hand to offer advice on legal and business issues, and to make any introductions to investors, service providers and other startups.
Come along and mingle!
Upcoming events
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Startup Share Schemes: EMI vs Unapproved - Which Works for You?
·OnlineOnlineAre you ready to build a team that’s as invested in your startup’s success as you are?
Whether you’re hiring your first employee, rewarding a long-time advisor, or planning a future exit, understanding share option schemes is critical for scaling smart.
Join Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with startups and high-growth businesses for an essential deep-dive into EMI and Unapproved Share Schemes. Discover which one fits your business and how to use them to attract, motivate and retain top talent.
What’s in Store for You?
EMI vs Unapproved: What’s the Difference?
Understand the key differences between the UK’s most popular option schemes and which one suits which type of team member.EMI Essentials:
Learn about the eligibility criteria, tax benefits and requirements for the UK’s tax-advantaged EMI scheme.Unapproved Schemes Explained:
Discover when and how to use unapproved options for advisors, consultants and international hires.Legal + Tax Made Simple:
Break down the legal and tax implications in plain English, no jargon, no confusion.How to Combine Schemes:
Find out how companies use EMI and Unapproved schemes together to create a flexible and scalable incentives strategy.Practical Setup Tips:
Get guidance on how to structure and implement your scheme correctly from the start including valuations, vesting and cap tables.Avoid Costly Mistakes:
Uncover the most common pitfalls founders make when granting options and how to stay compliant with HMRC.Engage with the Expert
Got questions? Bring them to the open Q&A session with Michael Buckworth, expert startup lawyer.Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Michael makes complex startup law simple and provides actionable advice you can implement immediately.
Download Chapter One of Built on Rock for free and start building your business on solid legal foundations: click here
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Introduction to Startup Law
·OnlineOnline🚀Are you ready to supercharge your start-up journey?
If you're on the verge of launching your dream business or already navigating the world of start-ups, you won't want to miss this event! Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and embark on a thrilling adventure into the realm of start-up law with Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with startups and high growth businesses.
🔎What's in Store for You?
Unleash Your Start-Up Potential: Discover the critical legal issues and documentation that every start-up must conquer on the path to success.
Business Incorporation Mastery: Learn the art of incorporating your business and unlock the secrets to choosing the perfect structure for your unique venture.
Navigate the Tax Labyrinth: Deep your toes into the world of relevant taxes and uncover how to effortlessly register for them, ensuring your financial groundwork is solid.
Intellectual Property Alchemy: Demystify the enigma of intellectual property rights and equip yourself with the tools to safeguard your ideas.
Risk Management Wizards: Arm yourself with strategies to mitigate risk and safeguard your start-up's future.
Co-Founder Magic: Explore the world of vesting, options, and incentives for employees, building a team as committed as you are.
Documenting Success: Craft impeccable customer documentation, ensuring that your customers are in the best hands possible.
Funding Your Dream: Gain valuable insights into the intricate world of raising investment, unlocking the keys to financial growth.
Engage with the Expert: Bring your burning questions to our open Q&A session with Michael Buckworth. Get firsthand advice from the industry's leading expert.
🎤 Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock,, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Advising on the risks and pitfalls to avoid when setting up your own business, this book makes the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. Chapter one is now available to download for free, click here to find out how to build your business on rock.
✨ Your start-up dreams are just a ticket away from becoming reality. Secure your spot and join us for an event that will reshape your entrepreneurial journey! ✨
Get ready to turn your start-up into a powerhouse. Book your ticket now and make sure you don't miss this game-changing event! 🚀💼💡
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Funding Your Startup: What Are Your Options and How to Choose?
·OnlineOnline🚀Are you ready to raise money for your startup but not sure where to start?
Whether you're bootstrapping, pitching to angels or eyeing a Series A, this webinar will walk you through the essential legal, strategic and practical steps to fund your startup the right way. Led by Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with startups and high-growth businesses.
🔎What’s in Store for You?
- Funding Demystified: Get a clear breakdown of how startup funding works from your first pound to multi-million-pound rounds.
- Know Your Options: Explore key funding types: equity, debt, convertible loans, crowdfunding, grants and when to use each.
📕Funding Rounds Explained
Understand every stage:- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A and beyond
- How to Prepare for Investment
Get investor-ready with:
- Cap tables
- Data rooms
- Valuation tips
- Legal documents (SAFE, term sheets, subscription & shareholder agreements)
- Equity vs. Debt
💸Who’s Writing the Cheques?
Navigate the investor ecosystem:- Angel investors
- VC firms
- Accelerators
- Family offices
- Avoid the Legal Traps
Get Inside the Deal. Understand how investment deals are structured:
- Warranties & due diligence
- Investor rights
- Board structure
- Drag-along and tag-along clauses
- Bonus: Grants & Crowdfunding
☝️Q&A with Michael Buckworth
Bring your questions! This is your chance to ask the UK’s top startup solicitor anything about fundraising, documents and investors.🙋♂️Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Michael makes complex startup law simple and provides actionable advice you can implement immediately.
📘Download Chapter One of Built on Rock for free and start building your business on solid legal foundations: click here
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Investor Ready: How to Deliver a Pitch Investors Can’t Ignore
·OnlineOnlineYou believe in your business. You're ready to raise funding. But how do you get investors to believe in you?
🚀Investor Ready: This free webinar is designed to help you master the art of pitching, stand out from the crowd and speak directly to what investors want to hear whether you’re raising your first round or gearing up for Series A.
Delivered by Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock,, who’ve helped thousands of startups raise investment.
💡What You’ll Learn
What Investors Are Really Looking For
- Market needs
- What excites angels vs VCs
- Why your team is keyEarly Stage vs Growth Stage Pitching
- How to pitch when you’re pre-revenue
- What changes as you scale
- What metrics matter most at Series A and beyondHow to Create a Winning Pitch Deck
- How to open strong and hold attention
- Storytelling techniques that build belief
- Slide-by-slide breakdown of what to includeInside the Investor’s Mind
- What turns investors off
- What to say, how to say it and what not to say
- How to talk about traction, market size and team without fluffMake Them Want to Join Your Journey
- How to show your route to return on investment
- Talking exit strategy
- What makes your business investable, now and in the futureYou'll Walk Away With:
- A framework for structuring your pitch
- An understanding of what drives investor decisions
- Confidence to present your team, traction and market the right way
- Practical tips you can use immediately
- Don’t pitch blind. Pitch smart.
- Join us to find out how to turn investor interest into investment.☝️Q&A with Michael Buckworth
Bring your questions! This is your chance to ask the UK’s top startup solicitor anything about fundraising, documents and investors.
🙋♂️Meet the Speaker: Michael Buckworth, the founder of Buckworths and author of Built on Rock, the entrepreneur's legal guide to start-up success. Michael makes complex startup law simple and provides actionable advice you can implement immediately.
📘Download Chapter One of Built on Rock for free and start building your business on solid legal foundations: click here1 attendee
Past events
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