Startup Lawyers: Top Startup Law Firm In Nigeria.

We are experts in startup legal advisory.

Are you a founder looking to protect your intellectual property and secure funding? Look no further than our team of experienced startup lawyers.

READ BELOW TO KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP YOU THROUGH THE GROWTH CYCLE OF YOUR STARTUP, REGARDLESS OF WHAT STAGE YOU ARE IN.

OUR SERVICES

Amongst other services, we help startups with:

1. Business Entity Formation: Assisting with the selection and formation of the appropriate legal structure for the startup, such as a limited liability company or otherwise.

2. Contract Drafting and Review: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, SAFEs, employment contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Website Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Founders’ Agreement, Investment Agreement/Term Sheet e.t.c

3. Intellectual Property Protection: Advising on and helping with the protection of intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. This may involve conducting trademark searches, filing trademark applications, and drafting licensing agreements.

4. Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Assisting startups in understanding and complying with applicable laws and regulations specific to their industry, such as data privacy regulations NDPR, CBN and SEC regulations..

5. Fundraising and Financing: Advising on fundraising strategies and assisting with the preparation of legal documents for fundraising efforts, such as private placement memorandums, term sheets, and shareholder agreements. This may include guidance on crowdfunding, angel investment, venture capital, or other funding options.

6. Employment Law: Providing legal guidance on matters related to hiring employees, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related issues.

7. Corporate Governance: Assisting with corporate governance matters, including board of directors’ meetings, shareholder agreements, and compliance with corporate formalities.

8. Dispute Resolution: Representing the startup’s interests in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or litigation in case of disputes, including contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, or employment-related disputes.

9. Regulatory Compliance: Advising on compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as healthcare regulations for health tech startups or financial regulations forfintech startups.

10. General Legal Counsel: Providing ongoing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues that may arise during the startup’s operations, including risk management, tax matters, and strategic legal planning.

At the early stages of your startup, we provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of your company’s formation. We help you choose the right entity, structure your capital, and draft bylaws and agreements to protect your interests. We also advise on corporate compliance and policies, board formation, and employment and confidentiality agreements. With our guidance, you can establish processes and policies to safeguard your intellectual property and transfer ownership from founders and other third parties to your startup venture.

Our startup lawyers work closely with you in structuring founder stock to minimize potential conflicts with the company and outside investors. We understand the importance of seed and angel financing in your startup’s lifecycle, and we help you navigate the complexities of raising capital in a timely and financially conservative manner. We leverage our strong relationships with the angel investment community to support your capital-raising efforts by making introductions, providing counsel on preparation and execution, and offering guidance on evolving models of seed financing.

When it comes to venture financing, we have collectively represented over 120 startups in outside rounds of financing. We understand the challenges involved in securing venture capital and bring our experience representing venture investors to help you structure and negotiate term sheets for financing. We pay special attention to legal structuring and processes that will be important in a venture financing process, ensuring that you can close the diligence process and legal documentation in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As part of our representation, we offer strategic advice and assistance in forming and maintaining an effective board of directors during your startup’s initial phase. We review your business plans and help you identify appropriate financing sources based on your business model, organizational needs, and strategic direction. We attend board meetings and provide counsel on identifying key strengths and weaknesses before approaching financing sources.

The startup world is highly competitive, and time is of the essence. Every day that your startup operates without a solid legal foundation is a risk to your intellectual property and potential funding. Without the right legal structures in place, you risk facing costly disputes, lost investments, and even the collapse of your business.

Don’t wait until it’s too late . Contact us for our startup package for founders.