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These non-standard terms can be detrimental to founders, especially first-time founders who encounter such terms often without realising their long-term implications.

This article explores several non-standard terms we’ve encountered in our past experience and explains why they should be approached with caution.

Excessive liquidation preference

Liquidation preferences are usually anticipated in a term sheet, designed

Malaysia’s startup ecosystem is vibrant and growing, and many founders are considering establishing a presence here. As a startup lawyer who regularly advises founders on establishing a startup in Malaysia, I’ve put together eight frequently asked questions (FAQs) that hopefully will help address your most frequent concerns.

What is the usual way for a startup

When it comes to raising capital, a startup has to decide if the funding round is going to be a priced or unpriced round. The choice between these two funding structures can have significant implications on your startup’s valuation, future fundraising outlook and options, and overall equity dilution.

In this article, we will look at

As the business evolves, disputes may arise due to diverging interests or expectations among team members. Growth may bring shareholder disputes usually among founders, investors, or employees as they grapple with differences in vision or priorities among the stakeholders.

This post looks at the common legal tools and instruments that can be agreed among the

It is uncommon for startup lawyers to get equity stake in exchange for legal services, but we may be open to accepting small percentages for startups (if your business is exciting enough). As a founder, you need to consider not just the dilution to the equity pie, but if the lawyer you are offering equity

As a startup lawyer, I get asked a lot on how to structure sweat equity where the company issues new shares to someone (usually with certain skills or expertise) in exchange for his or her contribution to the company. 

Whether you’re planning to give out sweat equity shares to an experienced adviser or mentor or

Following a new gazette on 29 December 2023, the effective date for the capital gains tax on gains or profits received from the disposal of shares of unlisted companies formed in Malaysia will start from 1 March 2024, in line with the original announcement in the Malaysia’s Budget 2024. To recap, a capital gains tax