The Firm has positioned itself as a trusted legal partner for start-ups in the Tech industry. We recognize that every business requires and deserves a legal brain that understands the ecosystem within which it operates.

You have finally made that bold step and started your own business. As a capable business owner, you are doing ton of research to find answers on incorporation, contracts, liability, compliance, tax, trademark and copyright matters and other legal issues. Your goal is to minimize your operational expenditure and direct all funds into capital. Realistically speaking, doing it yourself may not be the best use of your time because legal research is complex and overwhelming.

D&J Law steps in to assist you in setting up the legal framework at an affordable cost without eating into your start-up capital or slowing your momentum into realizing your vision. We support start-ups in the following areas;

1. Structuring the Business- We advise on the best legal structure for the innovative enterprise including sole proprietorships, partnerships, companies, public private partnerships, and joint ventures;
2. Streamlining the Founder’s Dynamics- We examine the vision and growth objectives of the business vis-à-vis that of its people and advice, structure and secure the founder’s interests. This includes preparing subscription & founders’ agreements such as shareholder agreements, partnership deeds, joint ventures agreements, profit sharing agreements to define the equity issues.  We also assist in navigating the murky waters of exit;
3. Compliance & Risk Assessment- We advise start-ups on industry specific regulatory frameworks and assist them navigate these through advisories, obtaining the necessary licenses, permits & approvals from the regulatory bodies, review of acts and documentation of the business, and market practices to ensure compliance. We also advise on pending or threatening infringements and litigation;
4. Linkages with Accelerators-Through our vast network, D&J Law acts as a conduit between start-ups and potential investors to secure the right seed capital for each business. We also undertake a vigorous due diligence assessment on the start up to ensure its affairs are in order prior to approaching any potential investor;
5. Intellectual Property Rights Protection-We examine the start-up’s services and products catalogue, branding & marketing strategies, business models, innovations and advice on the associated intellectual property rights;
6. Tax Advisory-We advise start-ups on the initial considerations that relate to taxes affecting a start-up business depending on the vehicle and nature of business. Our in-house tax specialists handle matters relating to the registration of the business with the relevant Tax Authority and statutory bodies, filing of tax returns including Digital Service Tax, Corporate tax, VAT, ToT, PAYE among others;
7. Talent Acquisition & Retention- We take cognizance that the success of any business is heavily dependent on the human capital, as such, we explore the options to attract and retain the best talent. We structure employment contracts, set up Employment Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs),   Employee Share Scheme (ESS), and the Phantom Stock Options (PSOs); and
8. We support businesses in achieving Sustainable Growth.

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