Jas Bhogal joined Harper James Solicitors in 2014 as a corporate solicitor.
She advises primarily on investment matters, working almost exclusively with high growth potential SMEs, along with venture capitalists and other investment platforms. Jas also advises on corporate governance and general day-to-day corporate/commercial matters.
Jas also provides expert support and advice on matters involving:
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Investments
- Shareholder agreements
- Corporate governance
Jas graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in Law and completed her LPC at the University of Birmingham. She qualified as a solicitor with MFG Solicitors in 2006 and has specialised in corporate law ever since.
After qualifying, Jas joined Putsmans (now part of Shakespeare Martineau). During this time, Jas spent two years seconded to the venture capital firm Midven Limited, acting as its sole legal counsel and dealing with all investments and exits, as well as contributing to the management of the firm’s relationships with portfolio companies. She also dealt with the legal aspects of a variety of strategic, corporate and operational issues.
Jas has particular past experience of working with clients in the following sectors:
- Technology
- Life sciences and healthcare
- Manufacturing, including food and drink
- Hospitality, retail and leisure
Outside of work, Jas enjoys spending time with family and friends for whom she especially likes cooking and baking. She also loves to travel, explore new places and experience different cultures.
Jas has also taken part in our Spotlight on a Solicitor series, sharing her journey into law and proudest career moments. Read the interview to hear about her life in law.
Areas of Expertise
Asset Finance & Asset Based Lending
Construction & Development Finance
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Employee Incentive Arrangements
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) & Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
Insolvency & Corporate Recovery
Limited Liability Partnership Agreements
Pre-Seed & Seed Funding Legal Support
Venture Capital Legal Services
Sector Experience
Jas did an excellent job in pulling together what was a complex deal, not least because it involved co-ordinating parties in America, the UK and at the British Business Bank. But her perseverance and willingness to get the job done for us shone through and we were very impressed by the standard of service we received.
Our solicitor Jas Bhogal was always on hand to navigate us through the process. Having Harper James as our provider is almost like having your own in-house counsel. I’d recommend them to others.
When I first spoke to Harper James, I was coming at things as an aspiring start-up with very little money in my pocket. But Jas and the team were able to help me to decide what the priorities were in the legal services I needed and made sure they were put in place. Their support in the funding rounds we’ve gone through has been invaluable. I’d definitely recommend Harper James.
We were very happy with the service provided and knowing we can also access other specialised areas of legal services support, as and when we need them, is very reassuring.
