Legal Steps for IT Startups Lifecycle

Litigation Support

• Intellectual Property (IP) Disputes: Representing startups in disputes regarding trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets.
• Breach of Contract Cases: Handling lawsuits arising from vendor, client, or partner contract breaches.
• Employment Disputes: Managing litigation involving employee contracts, non-compete agreements, or wrongful termination claims.
• Regulatory Enforcement Defense: Assisting startups in defending against actions brought by regulatory authorities for non-compliance.

Drafting Support

• Founding Documents: Drafting articles of incorporation, shareholder agreements, and bylaws.
• Employment Agreements: Creating tailored employment contracts, NDAs, and non-compete agreements.
• Vendor and Client Contracts: Preparing service-level agreements (SLAs), terms of service, and master service agreements (MSAs).
• Investment Agreements: Assisting with term sheets, convertible notes, and equity agreements.
• Technology Transfer Agreements: Drafting agreements for licensing or transferring proprietary technologies.

Consultancy Services

• Regulatory Compliance: Advising on local and international laws.
• Intellectual Property Strategy: Offering strategic advice on protecting and monetizing IP portfolios.
• Startup Structuring: Advising on the most suitable legal structure for the startup, considering tax implications and investor preferences.
• Funding Support: Guiding startups through legal due diligence for seed funding, venture capital investments, or IPOs.
• Taxation Guidance: Providing advice on tax compliance and optimizing tax liabilities in multiple jurisdictions.
• Dispute Avoidance: Mediating conflicts and offering pre-litigation solutions for partner, client, or employee disputes.
• Risk Management: Evaluating and mitigating legal risks in contracts, partnerships, and service deliveries.
• Training and Capacity Building: Conducting workshops for startup teams on compliance, IP management, and contract negotiation.