Overview
Getting a startup off the ground means dozens of legal decisions before you've earned a dollar. We handle founder equity, cap-table hygiene, employee equity and investor documentation so the next raise doesn't turn into a diligence nightmare.
Common challenges
Where we're usually pulled in.
- Founder agreements, vesting and equity splits
- Shareholders agreements and cap-table clean-ups
- ESOP setup under Div 83A tax rules
- Advisor, contractor and early-hire arrangements
How we help
Services tuned for this industry.
Incorporation & founder docs
Company set-up, founder share allocations, vesting deeds and IP assignments.
Shareholders agreements
Founder-friendly shareholders agreements with sensible drag, tag and reserved-matter terms.
ESOP design
Employee Share Option Plans, offer letters and Div 83A concessional-treatment structuring.
Seed & angel raises
SAFEs, convertible notes and small-scale offer documentation for early rounds.
Professions we support
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FAQs
Questions we hear often.
- We haven't incorporated yet — can you help from day zero?
- Yes. Getting the structure right at incorporation avoids the expensive rewrites we see when founders DIY the first six months.
Talk to us
Legal built for startups & founders.
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.