How I can help

I help as a transactional lawyer at every stage of entity existence. Whether it’s incorporation, share issuance for shareholders, M&A, or creating a Board of Directors. I will structure your business in the best suitable legal form and organize a transparent way to manage shareholdings. Share Purchase Agreements, share exchange, and economic substance reports will be done at ease and under the requirements of the designated jurisdiction.

I provide any type of contracts related to software licensing, sales, procurements, hires to support your business operations. I drafted contracts for various purposes and occasions and it’s always the core of business growth.
My main contribution for the startup is not just a set of boilerplate clauses for IT. I make sure the company’s interest is reflected in the signed agreement and negotiate with clients and suppliers until the final stage.
I have organized contractual frameworks for global mobility business, EdTech, venture platform, and many more, and would help to facilitate any tech contractual arrangements for your startup.

The first thing to think about for the tech startup founder is IP protection. I often see cases when contracts with software engineers, UX/UI, copywriters – anyone who creates IP for the company, do not exist at all, or downloaded from some contracts templates base "for IT".
It’s not that bad but creates a huge risk for startup intellectual property – software algorithms, design, copyrights, to never belong to the startup. And never create value for the company.
That’s why I am here for you to explain what and how should be protected. That there is no need to register copyright to all software but worth starting with the correct IP assignment clauses in the contracts.
I register trademarks in the USA and UK by myself and help with brand protection in other jurisdictions. I have experience in supporting founders during audits, company evaluations, and due diligence where proper IP protection is a foundation for startup success.

Since 2018 I have been preparing tech startups for GDPR compliance. It’s a golden standard for data privacy protection and often replicates in many jurisdictions worldwide with modifications, including the USA.
I organize the CTO, engineers, and DevOps in the company to conduct a thorough data audit with identifying data flows, ins and outs. We work with software databases and choose among encryption methods that eliminate any data entries to be compromised. We prepare data maps and implement data pseudonymization without harm to the business needs.
When the GDPR compliance is finalized, founders can rest assured that their teams — development, marketing, sales, are fully aware of data's highest priority and would not make any risky and uninformed decisions with user data. Honestly, they start secretly hating Legal, but it’s the price of the data safety I am willing to pay.

I know how important it is to have legal representation when dealing with investors. When you mention “I will consult with my lawyer first” before agreeing to something, it’s highly unlikely you will be pressured to some disadvantageous terms.
I have represented startups at seven-figure investment deals starting from handling investment decks and intro calls with venture associates and managing the whole communication until Term Sheet and SPA are signed. Prepare yourself for a complex process with the desired outcome at your startup bank account.

When you are a startup founder it’s most probably international business. This means you have few legal entities (not a secret) in those jurisdictions where business is selling most and it’s not an everyday headache to conduct this business.
I advise founders on how to structure business, create substance, and mitigate tax risks. How to be aware of personal taxation as an individual and how to apply double taxation. Since the BEPS Action Plan was adopted in 2013 by the OECD, the overall tax practices have shifted tremendously to smart tax planning instead of tax avoidance. And I am here to support founders in this process.

I love to embrace chaos and transform it into legal structure. When dealing with multiple independent directors, shareholders, and investors at an early stage, founder can lose track of operational tasks piling up on their plate. At some point you start managing directors’ meetings and Board Minutes instead of your company’s business.
I saw the relief in the founders’ eyes when they handed over all this corporate governance to me. I manage a proper Board of Directors creation and developing a clear check and balances system for their communication with the founder in the Board Member Agreements.
I organize and conduct Board and Shareholding Meetings and take care of all action items to be done. I manage captable and ensure all Shareholders are aware of their rights and responsibilities towards each other and the company.
This creates an extra layer of mutual trust because shareholders also know they can rely on my legal process and judgment in terms of their shareholdings.

During my career, I have represented companies in countless communications. They were not always pleasant for both parties but this was my time to bring the best value to the business. I have experience in negotiations with suppliers, clients, shareholders, and even the London Employment Tribunal (quite successful). I always believe there is a possibility to create mutual value between the parties in the negotiation process and most important – to be able to listen to what the other party has to say.