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Daniel Adams

Daniel Adams has more than 25 years’ experience working as both a lawyer and an entrepreneur. He began his career in 1999 at city law firms Olswang (now part of CMS) and Baker McKenzie. After completing an MBA in 2007, Daniel worked with an array of blue-chip media and technology companies including EMI, Time Warner and National Geographic in a mix of strategy and legal roles. He has also co-founded and led tech start-ups and understands the realities of building a successful business including deal-making, raising capital, product development and leadership. Daniel co-founded Arbor Law in 2018 to provide an innovative platform for providing high-quality legal services.

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Risky business, please: appetite for legal risk in startups

Bill Gates said, “to win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” He was right. Startups need to embrace risk, but they must ensure their legal team aligns with their risk appetite, says Dan Adams, Founder of legal advice for startups specialist, Arbor Law.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst: protect your startup with a shareholders’ agreement

In the 2010 biographical drama, The Social Network, which portrays the founding of Facebook, the initial excitement and success of a startup turns sour and ends in legal battles and betrayal. While a very extreme case, the film highlights a common issue that startups run into, says Dan Adams, co-founder of legal advice for startup businesses specialist, Arbor Law.