Your Startup &
Scale-Up Legal Partner
Found. Funded. Protected.
For founders and businesses doing something that carries consequence. A raise, a contract that changes the shape of the business, a co-founder coming in, or the terms you trade on. Not for court work, and not the cheapest option in the market.
This is not for everyone. Here is who it is for.
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A good fit
✓ Turning over rughly R500 000 or more, or pre-revenue with funding in sight
✓ A commercial matter: a deal, a contract, IP, employment, or company structure
✓ You want the risk explained, not just a document handed over
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Not a good fit
✗ Litigation, or anything heading to court. That gets referred out
✗ A document glanced over and returned
✗ Price is the deciding factor
The StartUp Legal
When it is bigger than a template.
Some matters cannot be solved with an off-the-shelf document. A term sheet that needs reading properly. A contract someone else drafted in their own favour. A structure that has to hold up when the business is worth ten times what it is today.
That work is done by an admitted attorney with 20 years of post-admission experience, across in-house, forensic compliance and private practice. Not a template with a signature on it.
Start with a 15-minute fit call. Fifteen minutes is not enough time for legal advice and I will not pretend otherwise. It is enough to establish whether this is work we should take on, what it would involve, and what it costs. If a template solves it, we will tell you and you will not need us further.
Practice Areas
Employment Law
The StartUp Legal provides startups and scaling businesses with quality and affordable legal services. We understand that navigating the legal landscape can be overwhelming and costly, which is why we have extensive employment law experience to help our clients in this often contentious area. We ensure that businesses are aware of the legal implications of any decisions and that all contracts and policies are compliant with local laws.
IP Law Advisory
At The StartUp Legal, we understand the importance of protecting your intellectual property. With our IP law advisory services, we help entrepreneurs and businesses file trademark applications, implement other forms of IP protection, and create agreements to protect their ideas. We offer expert guidance throughout the entire process, so you can have confidence that your intellectual property is secure.
Contracts
When it comes to commercial deals, contracts are an important part of ensuring your business is protected. Our team at StartUp Legal has over 18 years of legal experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. We're dedicated to providing top-notch service and helping our clients achieve their business goals while mitigating potential legal risks.
Business Proposals
Whether you are pitching for funding or submitting a bid proposal in response to a request for proposal or request for quotation, we are there to protect your interests before you click submit and agree to terms that may work against you in the long term.
Enterprise Development Programs
We are an ideal partner to be part of your enterprise development program, offering practical training and solutions that meet the entrepreneur where they are.