Workshop details
In this practical workshop, Blake Morgan lawyers Katie Newham, Liz Bell and Jane Biddlecombe will draw on their experience of advising growing businesses across corporate, commercial and employment law.
They will explore some of the legal issues that can arise as an organisation scales, including:
- Negotiating customer and commercial contracts
- Preparing for investment
- Managing shareholders and other key business relationships
- Recruiting and managing employees
- Protecting the value being created within the business
- Identifying potential problems before they delay investment, transactions or future growth
The session is designed for founders, innovators and leaders of scaling businesses. It will provide practical, actionable insights to help attendees recognise, manage and mitigate legal risks, giving them stronger foundations from which to grow.
Whether you are preparing to raise investment, expanding your workforce, negotiating larger contracts or planning the next stage of your business journey, the workshop will help you understand the legal questions to consider and where early action can make a difference.
As a partner of Venturefest South, Blake Morgan is pleased to be supporting this milestone event and contributing to its programme of practical insights for ambitious businesses with this workshop.
Register for Venturefest South using the ‘sign up here‘ button.
Details
Date:
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Time:
11:15am – 12pm
Location:
In the Think Tank at Venturefest South
Utilita Bowl
Botley Road
West End
Southampton
SO30 3XH
Speakers
Katie Newham
Associate
Katie assists with a broad range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, re-organisations and restructurings, together with general corporate advisory work for a wide variety of clients.
Elisabeth Bell
Partner
Elisabeth is a versatile commercial lawyer, having extensive practical experience drafting, negotiating and advising on legal issues arising in connection with a wide range of commercial projects for private, public and third sectors.
Jane Biddlecombe
Partner
Jane has over 20 years’ experience in advising on all aspects of employment law in a variety of sectors. She is also a business immigration specialist.
