Startup Legal Services in Nairobi
Legal foundations that help your startup grow, raise capital, and scale
The Process
Formation & Structuring
We incorporate your company, draft the Articles of Association, and execute co-founder agreements that define equity splits, vesting, IP assignment, and roles.
IP Protection & Contracts
We register trademarks, draft IP assignment agreements, prepare employment contracts with confidentiality clauses, and create template customer and vendor agreements.
Regulatory Compliance Setup
We register with KRA, set up data protection compliance, and obtain any sector-specific licences such as CBK fintech approvals or CA communications licences.
Fundraising Preparation
We prepare your company for investment by creating a clean cap table, drafting the ESOP, preparing a data room, and ensuring governance documents are investor-ready.
Investment Round Execution
We review and negotiate term sheets, draft and negotiate investment agreements (SAFE, convertible notes, or equity rounds), and manage the closing process.
Startup Legal Services in Nairobi
Nairobi is one of Africa's leading startup hubs, home to hundreds of technology companies, fintech innovators, and social enterprises attracting investment from global venture capital firms. Building a successful startup requires more than a great product; it requires a solid legal foundation that supports growth, protects intellectual property, and enables fundraising.
LHK Advocates provides legal services designed specifically for startups and high-growth companies. We understand the pace of the startup environment and deliver practical, commercially-minded advice that helps founders make decisions quickly and confidently. Our clients range from pre-seed founders to Series B companies.
Our startup practice covers incorporation and corporate structuring, co-founder agreements, employee stock option plans (ESOPs), intellectual property protection, data protection compliance, customer and vendor contracts, investment term sheet negotiation, and due diligence preparation. We build legal frameworks that are investment-ready from day one.
Key Takeaway
Having the right legal representation can make all the difference. Our team at LHK & Company Advocates has the experience and dedication to guide you through every step.
Key Benefits
We offer flexible pricing including fixed fees and deferred payment arrangements to accommodate early-stage budget constraints.
We create governance and corporate documents that meet the standards expected by international venture capital investors.
We structure employee stock option plans that attract talent while protecting founder equity and complying with Kenyan tax requirements.
Co-founder agreements with vesting schedules, IP assignment, and clear exit provisions protect you if a co-founder departs.
We deliver advice at startup speed, focusing on practical solutions rather than academic perfectionism.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Schedule a consultation with our experienced legal team and discover how we can help you achieve the best outcome.