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Commercial Law
At The StartUp Legal, our mission is to put solid, no‑nonsense legal backup within reach of South African SMEs, stripping away jargon and big‑firm gatekeeping so entrepreneurs can focus on building, hiring, and shipping without second‑guessing the fine print.
Employment Law
The StartUp Legal is dedicated to providing legal services for startups in any industry. We understand the importance of having solid employment agreements in place that will protect your intellectual property and help avoid disputes. Our legal team has years of experience helping businesses just like yours stay on track and grow. Contact us today to see how we can help you with your legal needs.
Tech Law
If you’re a tech startup, legal requirements can be daunting and time-consuming. That’s where The StartUp Legal comes in. We can help you power up your startup from inception to growth. We provide a full range of legal services, from incorporation and funding, to IP protection and employment agreements, all tailored to meet your unique needs. It’s never too early or too late to bring us in to help.
Client Stories
Nothing beats hearing from founders who’ve been in your shoes. In this corner we share straight‑from‑the‑trenches snapshots of how South African start‑ups and SMEs used The StartUp Legal to dodge costly clauses, seal funding rounds, and protect the IP that keeps their businesses unique. Browse their journeys, see the strategies we crafted together, and picture what a little legal clarity could unlock for you. Got a story of your own? Drop us a line—we’d love to feature it next.
Selebogo Molefe, MD at The Biz Plug
I’m thrilled to recommend The StartUp Legal. Their team has been a valuable asset to The Biz Plug, providing us with exceptional legal guidance and support. They’ve consistently impressed me with their diligence and focus on detail, which has helped us navigate complex situations and make sound decisions. I highly recommend The StartUp Legal to any entrepreneur or business seeking reliable and professional legal services.
Saki Mathele, Founder & CEO at Tovatex t/a Engen Kliprivier
The StartUp Legal has been an invaluable partner to Tovatex t/a Engen Kliprivier. Their team has consistently impressed us with their responsiveness and expertise in handling a wide range of our business needs. From expertly navigating contractual matters to promptly resolving employment disputes, The StartUp Legal has ensured we have comprehensive legal coverage. They are a critical partner in our growth, proactively identifying potential blind spots and mitigating risks. I highly recommend The StartUp Legal to any business seeking a reliable and proactive legal partner.
Quentin McCullough, Founder & CEO at BizzBean
We recently requested The StartUp Legal to help us with an investment agreement, and were quite impressed considering the short timelines given. The quality of the work is out of this world, but it's their understanding and passion for the entrepreneurial landscape that we most appreciate. We are now embarking on a long term project with them, where they will be drafting and reviewing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) documents.
Tshega Mampshika,
Co-founder & CTO at Algorhythm Lab
We have hired The StartUp Legal on retainer as we are extremely pleased with their expertise, know-how and diligence. As a growing business, we have realized the need to have "a lawyer on call", and The StartUp Legal are proving us to have made the right decision.
Tsibela Tau, CEO at Innovative Orthomedical
The StartUp Legal helped my business by giving me guidelines and pointers on what to look out for when funders were keen to fund my business. I recommend them for anyone contemplating taking that step, but also for every key milestone in the business journey.
Makabelo Motaung
II recently contacted The StartUp Legal concerning a personal matter, and received prompt assistance that put me at ease removing all the anxiety out of the process. They come highly recommended, as I have also appointed them to review my TV production agreements.