Start-ups & Scale-ups

Why Legal Support Matters

Start-ups and scale-ups face a myriad of legal considerations, from entity formation and intellectual property protection, to fundraising and governance. Having a trusted legal partner by your side can provide invaluable guidance, mitigate risks, and ensure that your business remains on solid footing as you pursue your ambitious goals. 

Our Services

• Entity Formation and Structuring: We assist start-ups in selecting the most suitable legal structure, relevant to today as well as tomorrow. 
• Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is essential for protecting your competitive advantage and maximising the value of your innovation. We provide strategic counsel on IP protection strategies, including patents, trade marks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and help you navigate the intricacies of licensing agreements and IP enforcement. 
• Capital Raising: Accessing capital is crucial for fuelling growth and scaling your business. Our team has extensive experience advising start-ups and scale-ups on capital raising strategies, structuring financing rounds, negotiating term sheets, and navigating the complexities of capital transactions, angel investments, and crowdfunding campaigns. 
• Commercial Contracts and Agreements: From customer contracts to shareholders’ agreements and share subscription agreements, we draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts tailored to your business’s needs. Our goal is to ensure that your contracts are legally sound, protect your interests, and minimise exposure to potential liabilities. 
• Employees: As you expand your team, navigating scale becomes increasingly critical. We assist with drafting employment agreements and equity incentive plans, and provide guidance on hiring practices, employee classification, workplace policies, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. 

Why Choose Us

• Start-up Expertise: We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that start-ups and scale-ups face and offer practical legal solutions designed to support your growth trajectory and entrepreneurial vision. 
• Collaborative Partnership: We view ourselves as an extension of your team, offering personalised attention, proactive communication, and strategic guidance to help you navigate legal complexities and make informed decisions at every stage of your journey. 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Our lawyers bring a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation to the table, combining legal acumen with business insights to deliver holistic solutions that address your legal needs while aligning with your commercial objectives. 
• Results-Driven Approach: We are committed to delivering tangible results and adding measurable value to your business, whether it’s through risk mitigation, cost-effective solutions, or strategic legal counsel that positions you for long-term success.

Ready to take your start-up or scale-up to the next level? Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced team members. Let us be your trusted legal partner on the journey to entrepreneurial success.