Legal support for startups

KWKR provides startups with comprehensive legal services, regardless of the stage of development of the venture. We support founders in the process of setting up a company, advising on the choice of the appropriate legal form, such as a limited liability company or a simple joint-stock company. We assist in setting up companies abroad, in particular in the United States (Delaware), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and EU countries.

Company registration is just the beginning – we help prepare shareholder agreements, corporate documentation, and adapt regulations to e-commerce and personal data protection requirements. We also provide intellectual property advice, helping to secure trademarks, copyrights, and technological know-how, which are the foundation of innovative projects.

We support clients in negotiations with investors, drafting and analyzing investment agreements, convertible loans, co-investments, and revenue-share models. Our advice also covers legal regulations concerning relations with employees and associates including B2B agreements, NDAs, and labor law and ESOP issues.

We have been working with startups in the IT, medtech, fintech, gaming, and deep tech industries for years, supporting their development at various stages. We have advised dozens of entities on obtaining financing – both from business angels, venture capital funds, and public funds, such as the NCBiR BRIdge Alfa, PFR Starter, and PFR Otwarte Innowacje programs. Our experience also includes advising startups under PARP acceleration programs, including MIT EF CEE and Digital Dragons.

We have participated in numerous due diligence investigations and investment transactions. We understand not only the legal aspects but also the business objectives of our clients, and we are able to effectively combine them. We also support startups in international expansion, scaling up their operations, restructuring companies, and preparing for exit – both through acquisition and IPO.

Startups need advice that keeps pace with them and combines legal knowledge with a business approach. Our law firm understands that a lawyer for a startup is not only a specialist in contracts and regulations, but also a partner in business development who can advise at key moments and prevent risks before they materialize.

With us, clients can focus on scaling their product and acquiring customers, confident that the legal aspects – from business registration and intellectual property protection to investment structuring – are professionally secured. Our team not only handles the investment process, but also supports founders in their relations with partners, prepares corporate documentation, and ensures compliance with sector regulations. We work efficiently, concisely, and with a view to long-term cooperation.

Creating a startup is not just about developing a product and a business model – it also involves making daily decisions in a highly regulated environment. The choice of legal form has a direct impact on how the business is run and on subsequent investment opportunities. It is also crucial to protect intellectual property, not only by registering trademarks or copyrighted works, but also by drawing up appropriate contracts with employees and associates.

Cooperation with an investor, whether a venture capital fund or a business angel, requires the preparation of solid legal documentation that will protect the startup from unfavorable obligations. It is equally important to ensure compliance with regulations on personal data protection, labor law, and e-commerce—especially in regulated industries. A well-prepared law firm is one that understands the realities of startups and is able to act quickly while paying attention to details that may determine the success of the entire venture.