Startup Legal Services · Bengaluru
Legal support for Bangalore startups — incorporation documents, co-founder agreements, commercial contracts, IP protection and company-law compliance.
Overview
Bangalore is India's startup capital, home to thousands of technology and consumer companies at every stage of growth. From Koramangala co-working spaces to Whitefield tech parks, founders across the city face complex legal decisions from day one — choice of entity, co-founder equity, IP ownership, and investor agreements.
Advocate Pallavi Srivastava provides practical, founder-friendly legal advice that helps startups build on solid foundations without the overhead of large law firm fees. Whether you are pre-revenue or preparing for a Series A, she can guide you through every legal milestone.
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Private limited company registration, LLP formation, and choosing the right entity structure for your startup and investor expectations.
Drafting founder agreements, vesting schedules, IP assignment clauses, and lock-in provisions to protect all stakeholders.
Trademark registration, software copyright protection, and trade secret agreements to secure your core technology and brand.
Reviewing term sheets and drafting or reviewing shareholder and subscription agreements with specialist input where required.
Employment contracts, confidentiality provisions and founder or employee documentation, with specialist input where required.
Company-law documentation and compliance coordination, with tax and regulatory specialists involved where required.
FAQ
A private limited company may suit businesses seeking equity investment, while an LLP may suit some professional or closely held ventures. The choice depends on ownership, funding, tax and compliance needs, and should be made with appropriate legal and tax advice.
A co-founder agreement defines equity splits, vesting schedules, roles and responsibilities, IP assignment, and exit mechanisms. Without one, disputes over ownership — especially after a co-founder leaves — can severely damage the company. It should be signed before any significant work begins.
For technology startups, IP protection typically involves: (1) assigning all IP created by founders and employees to the company, (2) registering the brand name and logo as a trademark, (3) maintaining trade secrets through NDAs, and (4) registering copyrights for creative works. Advocate Pallavi can build an IP strategy suited to your startup's technology.
A seed round typically requires: a term sheet, shareholders' agreement (SHA), subscription agreement (SSA), updated articles of association, board and shareholder resolutions, and disclosure schedules. Advocate Pallavi reviews investor-drafted documents from a founder-protective perspective and negotiates key protections.
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Send an enquiry and Advocate Pallavi will respond within one business day
Chambers
High Court of Karnataka
Bengaluru 560001
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality. Consultations available in-person or via video call.
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