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John Montague is a Securities and Venture capital attorney, with a focus on high-growth technology companies.  Specializing in protocol and securities compliance, John works with leading crypto foundations, protocols, startups, and protocols, in all life cycles. John has also built an extensive legal team to service his wealth management, litigation, and estate planning clients, with a specific focus on the Amelia Island market. Montague Law is committed to helping entrepreneurs regenerate the world and build a censor-less, decentralized future.

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At Montague Law, we have over a decade of experience providing regulatory and securities compliance to high-growth companies. Whether you are startup, a Web3 company or protocol, or have assets you are looking to protect, let the experienced attorneys at Montague Law guide you in your ventures.


Business Law


Venture Capital


Private Wealth


Cryptocurrency


Real Estate Law

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The Art of Convertible Debentures: Key Contract Clauses and Practical Insights

Convertible debentures combine the reliability of fixed-interest debt with the flexibility of equity conversion. Investors earn interest on a set schedule and, if desired, can convert their holdings into common stock at a predefined price, which adjusts for stock splits or dividends. Optional redemption clauses allow the issuer to repurchase the debentures early—often after the stock trades above a threshold—while mandatory redemption clauses systematically retire portions of debt on set dates. These redemption features strike a balance between investor protection and issuer flexibility, sometimes requiring premium payouts to compensate for lost interest. Subordination prioritizes senior lenders’ claims over debenture holders if the issuer encounters financial hardship. Meanwhile, detailed defaults and remedies provisions cover late payments, bankruptcy, and cross-defaults, empowering a trustee (or a specified percentage of investors) to accelerate all outstanding debt if problems persist. Ultimately, a well-structured debenture agreement helps both parties anticipate future possibilities, manage risk, and collaborate on the company’s broader strategic goals.

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