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Richard Hoare - Commercial Lawyer - Sharp Tudhope

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Richard Hoare

LLB, BA, Victoria University

A Partner in our Corporate and Commercial team, Richard specialises in mergers and acquisitions and assisting early stage and growth companies as well as being able to assist established businesses with all aspects of their corporate and commercial legal requirements.

As a mergers and acquisitions specialist, Richard leads a team that regularly advises on deals in the mid-market space.

For early stage and growth companies, Richard has advised on capital raisings involving Australasian and US-based Venture Capital firms as well as other private capital providers spanning equity, convertible debt and hybrid instruments (such as SAFE Notes). Richard also regularly advises Founders and Investors on capital structure issues, including shareholders’ agreements, employee share schemes (ESOPs) and founder vesting.

Prior to joining Sharp Tudhope in 2017, Richard built his experience in Wellington and Melbourne at top tier and high performing boutique firms. Richard maintains strong networks in Australia and beyond.

In addition to Richard’s legal work, he currently chairs the Board of EA GP Limited, the General Partner for several angel investment funds established by Enterprise Angels. In the community, Richard provides pro bono legal support to non-profit organisations (recently including the STEM Wana Trust (the promoter of Tauranga’s STEM Festival) and Venture Centre).

He enjoys helping people solve problems and manage risk in their business. Richard’s aim is to provide excellent service by delivering legal advice that is pragmatic, contextual, and commercial.

Areas of Expertise

Mergers and Acquisitions
Start up and early stage ventures
Capital raising
Restructuring and Insolvency
Business formation and structures
Contractual advice
Commercial law

Memberships, Governance Roles and Community Involvement

Institute of Directors
RITANZ
Enterprise Angels – Director and Chair, EA GP Limited

ARTICLES BY RICHARD

What clients say

“I spoke with a few lawyers before deciding who to represent me with my purchase and after meeting Richard it was a very easy decision. Richard’s advice was right on point, easy to understand and completely relevant for my industry. Quality representation and direction is imperative during any acquisition given the implications and I’d recommend Richard and Sharp Tudhope to anyone keen to safe guard their investment.”

ALASTAIR WATSON, LOAN MARKET

“Working with Richard and the team at Sharp Tudhope has been an absolute pleasure, they have been there to support us and guide us through navigating the minefield that is the non-profit space. The advice they have provided has meant that while we started out as an incorporated Trust, within a year we have been granted Charitable Status and can now look forward to building on our work in promoting STEM in the community and make a real impact. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Sharp Tudhope as we start on this new exciting phase in our organisation.”