Startup
Thorn Smith Law offers legal advice and assistance for startup businesses. We strive to be a trusted advisor for your business. Our team can help mitigate your startup risks with their knowledge of potential legal issues. Our startup lawyer will provide guidance to help you follow regulations at every stage of your business’s development. We are enthusiastic about helping your business succeed.
Our Melbourne startup lawyer can advise you in a number of areas, including:
• Business structure
• Employment
• Intellectual property
• Capital and funds
Business Structure
Our startup lawyer can assist you in structuring your startup to achieve success. This includes advising and negotiating:
• Shareholder agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• Favorable partnership terms
• Company structure (including holding and subsidiary companies)
• Structuring employee share schemes
• Drafting and negotiating a founder’s agreement
• Drafting and negotiating asset/company purchase and sale agreements
• Provide advice on corporate governance and duties
Employment Law
From employment arrangements to legal administrative assistance, Thorn Smith Law is here to support your startup in all areas of employment, including:
• Corporate policies
• Letters of engagement
• Employment agreements
• Contractor agreements
• Service agreements
• Consulting agreements
• Terminations
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is a key aspect of your business as a startup. Our Melbourne startup lawyer can assist you in designing and implementing protective measures to ensure that your intellectual assets are properly guarded. This includes:
• Confidentiality agreements
• Trademark applications
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Website terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Intellectual property assignment deeds
• Licensing agreements
• Software-as-a-service agreements
• Advice on copyright protections
Capital and Funds
Acquiring capital can be an obstacle for startups. We can assist you in obtaining capital, from negotiations to finalizing financial documents. This includes:
• Negotiating and drafting funding agreements and financing arrangements
• Reviewing and negotiating debt instruments
• Providing advice on capital raising
• Drafting and reviewing term sheets
We offer fixed-fee pricing packages for startup legal services. We also offer our services on retainer-based agreements, allowing us to work alongside you on your startup journey. Contact us to meet with our startup lawyer and discuss the best package for you.