Start-ups and Technology
Technology businesses move fast, and their legal framework must be equally agile. We build for start-ups and IT companies a solid foundation that withstands growth, investor scrutiny and expansion into new markets.
We help founders start right — with a suitable legal form, a clear founders' agreement and vesting mechanisms that protect the company if one of the founders leaves.
We pay particular attention to intellectual property in the software and the product. We ensure that rights in the code, design and content created by employees, freelancers and subcontractors belong to the company — one of the very first questions in any investor due diligence.
We draft the commercial documentation for digital products — terms of use, privacy policies, licence and SaaS agreements, service level agreements and software development contracts — in line with EU rules on consumer protection, e-commerce and artificial intelligence.
Our services
- Choice of legal form and incorporation of tech companies
- Founders' agreements, vesting and cliff mechanisms
- Assignment of rights in software and intellectual property
- SaaS, licence and subscription agreements
- Software development and IT outsourcing contracts
- Terms of use, privacy and cookie policies for websites and apps
- Compliance with e-commerce and consumer protection rules
- Readiness for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
- Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements
- Legal support when entering new markets
Our approach
We offer start-up packages at predictable fees covering core legal needs in the early years, as well as retainer-based legal support for growing teams. We speak the language of product and engineering teams and propose solutions that do not slow development down.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns code written by a freelancer?
As a general rule, copyright vests in the author of the work. Where software is created under a services contract, the rights must be expressly addressed in the contract. Without a clear clause the company risks not owning key parts of its own product.
Does every app or website need terms of use?
Where services or products are offered online, the law requires certain information to be provided to users. Well-drafted terms of use and a privacy policy limit liability and build customer trust.
Does the AI Act apply to my company?
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 introduces obligations that depend on the company's role — provider or deployer — and on the risk level of the system. We recommend an early assessment so that the necessary compliance measures can be planned.
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