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Employee stock option plans (ESOPs) are the go-to tool for startups worldwide to attract and keep top talent. In Czechia, though, the system hasn’t worked. That changes in January 2026. A long-awaited reform finally introduces qualified employee options with clear rules and major tax advantages.

You don’t raise a Series A to play it safe. You raise it to grow fast, sell more, and prove you’re ready to conquer the world. But bigger goals bring bigger challenges, and your legal setup needs to support growth, not block it.

Raising your seed round is a big deal. You’ve outgrown the scrappy pre-seed days, built up some traction, and now you’re doubling down on product development and growing your customer base or entering new markets. But bigger ambitions bring bigger legal challenges: new investors, more customers, and new markets on the horizon.

Miroslava Kuklincová and the Eldison Legal team won the Deloitte Legal Disruptors Awards 2022! What is her view on legal innovations? And does she consider herself innovative?

Companies often use non-solicitation clauses to stop employees from joining competitors or customers. We’re used to assessing these agreements under general contract and labour law. But developments on the EU level bring a fresh perspective: we need to check for compliance with competition rules too.

Thinking about launching an ESOP? A smart move! An ESOP can be a powerful tool to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. But there are some common pitfalls that can undermine your efforts. To help you set up your ESOP right, we’ve put together a quick guide on the top mistakes to avoid.

Thinking about moving your business to the US? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the visa options available for Czech and Slovak founders and share practical insights to help you navigate the US startup visa process. Let’s dive into the immigration journey together!

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to get your cap table just right. Whether raising your first funds or preparing for a Series B, mastering your cap table is key to keeping everyone invested in the business long term. In this post, we’ll explain what a cap table is, what it includes, and how to manage it as your company grows.

Legal headaches? We’re here to change that. Whether you’re a startup taking your first steps or a scale-up going global, we provide tailored legal solutions powered by technology. We cut through the noise, simplify processes, and keep costs in check—so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. Here’s how we work step by step.

When you’re just getting started, it’s natural to handle contracts on the fly. You tweak templates, adjust terms here and there, and make do with whatever your customers hand you. It’s fast, flexible, and good enough to get those first few deals signed. But as your startup grows, you need to level up. In this guide, we’ll walk you through building a contracting process that keeps deals moving.

Starting a company is exciting, but let’s be real—legal isn’t exactly at the top of your list. And that’s fair. Early-stage startups don’t have the time, money, or capacity to deal with legal complexities every day. But ignoring legal entirely? That’s a recipe for problems down the line.

For many first-time founders, raising funds in the US can be a game-changer. You’ll find access to larger capital pools, a bigger network of strategic investors, and countless opportunities to scale worldwide. But it’s important to know that the fundraising process in the US can feel quite different from what you’re used to in Czechia or Slovakia.

Legal services can feel like a black hole for many startups: unclear costs, surprise invoices, and expensive 5-minute calls. This uncertainty is a distraction. That’s why we created our fixed-fee legal packages for startups and scale-ups designed for every key milestone in your company’s journey. Here’s why they work.

The last pre-summer newsletter is here - and with it some light food for thought to pair nicely with drinks on a beach. Today, we’re going to talk about how a typical term sheet deals with investor voting rights.

It’s May (already) - the temperatures are on the rise, the days are getting longer and we want to make sure you have enough food for thought to power through Q2. That’s why we’re back with a new edition of our newsletter dealing with anti-dilution provisions.