Start Smart: Legal Toolkit for Founders with TLT @ GRID

Hosted by Enterprise Team at Heriot-Watt GRID, this session is designed to help founders understand the legal and IP landscape, avoid common mistakes, and strengthen their investor readiness. You’ll also gain insight into the ongoing support available through Heriot-Watt’s innovation ecosystem

What you’ll gain:
Strategies for protecting your intellectual property (IP)
Key legal terms in commercial contracts
Best practices for managing co-founder relationships
Choosing the right business structure for scaling and investment
Navigating client and investor agreements with confidence

Meet the Experts:
Julie Nixon – Managing Associate in the Commercial team at TLT LLP
Julie specialises in commercial contracts, IP, data protection, and early-stage investments. With a PhD in molecular biology, she brings deep understanding to life sciences ventures and helps startups protect and commercialise their innovations effectively.

Nimarta Cheema – Senior Associate in the Corporate team at TLT LLP
Nimarta advises on corporate transactions including investments, acquisitions, and reorganisations. A Law Society of Scotland Certified Specialist in Data Protection, she is an expert on GDPR and compliance—crucial for any tech-enabled business.

Grant Wheeler – Head of Commercialisation, Heriot-Watt University
With a long track record in supporting high-growth innovation, Grant manages a portfolio of high-value IP and works directly with founders on licensing, spinouts, and IP strategy. He will share perspectives on protecting and leveraging IP within the Heriot-Watt commercialisation framework.

This is your chance to ask questions, network with legal experts and commercialisation leaders, and connect with other founders in the ecosystem.

This is your chance to ask questions, network with legal experts and commercialisation leaders, and connect with other founders in the ecosystem.

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