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Startup Lawyers to help your tech business thrive

We partner with our tech clients to help them establish their businesses, scale securely and stay on top of constantly changing legal regulation. 

Launching a startup or new business can be hard.  So many startups have great ideas, awesome people and the potential to become the next Aussie unicorn.  But unfortunately for every success story, there are many more stories of businesses that got stuck with legal trouble. 

At Dexterity Law we know what legal issues tech startups need to look out for.  We can help you avoid common mistakes such as:

  • Failing to register a trademark;

  • Agreeing to dodgy contract terms;

  • Wasting your time on stressful litigation; or

  • Having your intellectual property stolen.

These are just the most common reasons but there could be various legal reasons that prevent your startup from taking off. 

That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the complexities of technology law. 

Why work with us?

Our tech startup lawyers have strong backgrounds working with tech clients across IP law, data protection, privacy and related commercial law issues. We can provide you with legal help on a number of critical tasks including:

  • Commercialising and protecting your intellectual property (IP),

  • Fundraising and capital raising to enable R&D, and

  • Negotiating service agreements with your clients.

Examples of our work

Dexterity Law has advised a number of tech start-ups and SMEs on a range of legal matters. Here are some examples of client issues we’ve helped solve:

  • Drafting terms and conditions for a software development company,

  • Acting on a capital raise for a deep tech client in the ESG space, and

  • Advising a tech start-up on a partner exit.

FAQ

  • We offer bespoke services so will quote depending on your needs, but to give you an idea, here are the most common requests we get and the price for those services where things are straightforward:

    • Drafting terms and conditions for your service - $1,500

    • Drafting a privacy policy - $800

    • Drafting a shareholders agreement - $2,500

    • Drafting a service agreement - $2,250

    If you’ve got more complex needs the price will go up (but on the plus side you will get to spend more time with us)!

  • As lawyers with 30 years experience in providing legal services to different startups in finance, manufacturing, technology and education, these are our top tips when it comes to selecting a good lawyer for your startup:

    • Find a lawyer who aligns with your values and business culture.

    • Look for a lawyer that listens to you and is enthusiastic to understand your business needs.

    • Tell your lawyer your goals and the purpose for engaging them and see if they align with this.

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions, a good lawyer will be happy to address your concerns!

    • For more detailed information head to our extensive guide on how to choose a good lawyer.

  • Startup lawyers specialise in solving the unique legal problems that startups and tech businesses face. Such issues generally concern:

    • Intellectual property law

    • Data protection law

    • Privacy law

    • Fundraising and capital raising

    • Negotiating service agreements with clients.

    Startup lawyers may also offer flexible pricing options not offered by other lawyers. At Dexterity law we work to provide services that meet your unique needs as a startup while also being cost-effective.

  • Our office is located in Melbourne, Australia. However as we are a remote law firm, you can work with us wherever you’re based.

What startups we’ve helped had to say

“I worked with dexterity law and they did a fantastic job on my matter. Highly responsive, communicative and a real pleasure to work with all round. Highly recommend”
— Oskar Rutten, Founder of Zuna
“Informative, helpful and highly professional in all aspects. Dexterity Law goes above and beyond with their meticulous handling of any subject”
— Michael Labrador, Founder of Cargositter
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