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As your business grows, so do the complexities of your legal needs. We provide tailored legal solutions to help scaleups navigate this crucial phase with confidence.

Our services are designed to support fast-growing businesses in addressing their expanding legal obligations while minimising risk and driving sustainable growth.


Below is a selection of services we offer in this space.

Expert advice on restructuring to align with growth, including corporate governance frameworks that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term sustainability.

Proactive strategies for protecting, managing, and monetizing intellectual property, ensuring your innovations are secure as your business scales.

Legal support throughout funding rounds, including negotiating term sheets, drafting investment agreements, and ensuring compliance with securities regulations.

Guidance on legal issues related to expanding into new markets, including regulatory compliance, international contracts, and cross-border data protection.

Advising on employment contracts, employee benefits, stock option plans, and compliance with labor laws as your workforce grows.

Ensuring your company remains compliant with evolving regulatory landscapes, including industry-specific regulations and global standards.

Assistance in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex contracts to support strategic partnerships and mitigate risks in long-term agreements.

Representation in resolving disputes with key stakeholders, ensuring your business interests are protected while minimizing disruption to operations.

Comprehensive legal support for companies involved in M&A activities, from due diligence to post-transaction integration, safeguarding your business’s growth.

Strategic guidance for preparing your business for an IPO or other exit strategies, ensuring compliance, optimizing structure, and maximizing value for stakeholders.
Case study #1

Our client, a multi-national telecommunications and intelligence technology provider, had created numerous operating companies in Europe and the Middle East, but did not consider the regulatory requirements before doing so.

We helped our client regulatorise its affairs and bring clarity to its development of and licensing of intellectual property within the group.


Case study #2

Our client, a high-technology product house, required investment to achieve their strategic goals.

We assisted with advice and negotiations with a pre-eminent South African venture capital investor that acquired a minority stake at the appropriate enterprise valuation.


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Derick Swart
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Steven Stuart-Steer
Associate director
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