Startup Law Specialists
Startup
Supporting Founders With IP Protection, Contracts & Early Legal Structure
Protecting Your Startup From Day One
Launching a startup is exciting, but without proper legal guidance small missteps can lead to costly issues. From IP protection to contracts, early legal structure is essential. That’s where TNS Lawyers supports founders with clear, practical startup advice.
Startup-Focused Expertise – Deep understanding of the Melbourne startup ecosystem combined with practical experience to deliver precise, founder-friendly legal support.
Practical & Cost-Effective – Tailored, affordable legal solutions designed for early-stage businesses to help you avoid costly mistakes and build a strong foundation.
Strong Industry Network – Access to advisors, mentors and potential investors through our established connections, helping accelerate your startup’s growth.
Clear Legal Guidance to Support Every Stage of Your Startup
Your Startup Journey: A Legal Roadmap
We help founders handle the key legal steps of launching and growing a startup, from structuring and IP protection to funding agreements, so you can focus on building your business.
Setting Up Your Business Structure – We help you choose the right structure and prepare clear agreements so roles, responsibilities and decisions are aligned, reducing the risk of disputes as your startup grows.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property (IP) – We safeguard your ideas, branding and technology with tailored IP strategies and documentation, protecting your competitive advantage and preventing costly conflicts.
Funding Your Startup – We support your capital raising by drafting and negotiating funding documents, ensuring compliance and reducing the risk of investor disputes across VC, crowdfunding and angel investment.
Startup Law Services
WHY CHOOSE TNS LAWYERS FOR STARTUPS
We combine commercial experience, strategic insight and startup-friendly responsiveness to deliver practical solutions for founders and emerging businesses. Whether you’re planning your launch, onboarding investors or preparing for rapid growth, we help you stay protected and positioned for long-term success.
Strategic Startup Structuring
Set up the right structure from day one with advice tailored to growth, tax and founder protection.
Clear Founder Agreements
We prepare agreements that define ownership, roles, responsibilities and exit rights to prevent disputes.
Intellectual Property Protection
From trademarks to NDAs and assignment deeds, we help safeguard your ideas, branding and technology.
Compliance & Risk Management
Guidance on regulatory obligations so your startup avoids issues as you grow and scale.
Investor-Ready Documentation
We prepare term sheets, investment agreements and documents that build confidence with investors.
Commercial Contracts Support
Drafting and reviewing key documents including service agreements, supplier contracts and SaaS terms.
Growth & Scaling Advice
Legal guidance for hiring, expansion, partnerships and entering new markets.
Startup Law FAQs
Fast responses, simple explanations and commercially grounded advice designed for early-stage businesses.
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Frequently Asked Startup Questions
Straightforward answers to help you avoid common startup legal mistakes.
What business structure is right for my startup?
We’ll help you compare sole trader, partnership, company and trust options, assess liability and tax impacts, and choose a structure that supports your growth and goals.
Do I need to protect my intellectual property (IP) from day one?
Yes. Protecting your IP — such as patents, trademarks and copyrights — is essential to preserving your startup’s value and avoiding costly disputes.
What documents should I prepare before taking investment?
You should prepare clear shareholder/founder agreements, term sheets, and investment contracts that define ownership, obligations, exit rights and dispute mechanisms.
How can I manage legal costs for my startup?
TNS Lawyers offers tailored, cost-effective legal solutions for early-stage businesses, aligning fees with startup budgets while avoiding major legal mistakes.
What support should I have if my startup faces contracts or growth-related legal issues?
We provide practical guidance through commercial contracts, supplier agreements, expansion, joint ventures and regulatory issues so you can scale with confidence.
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