Starting and growing a company isn’t just about building a great product and finding customers – it’s also about handling legal matters the right way. The Squads team has seen many startups run into trouble because of missing contracts, unclear intellectual property rights, or compliance issues.

These problems are not bad luck – they’re common and can be avoided with the right legal support. That’s why Squads is now adding Legal & Compliance Advisory to our services, provided by experienced lawyers joining our team. This means startups can get expert legal help that’s practical, clear, and suited to fast-moving business needs.

Why These Services Matter

Many young companies don’t realize how quickly legal issues can block deals, delay funding, or damage their brand. From privacy compliance to protecting your technology, the risks are real – but they can be managed if addressed early.

Our goal is to help you avoid these problems and give your business a strong, safe structure to grow.

What’s New: Legal Advisory with Squads

Our new services cover the main legal needs startups face – from data protection to global expansion. Here’s what’s included:

Legal & Compliance Services

• Data Protection & Privacy – Help with GDPR compliance, setting up privacy policies, acting as your Data Protection Officer (DPO), and running privacy risk checks.

• Corporate Compliance – Guidance on meeting legal obligations for investments, partnerships, anti-corruption, anti–money laundering, and general risk management.

Intellectual Property

• Patent and Trademark Protection – Secure your inventions, products, and brand names.

• IP Licensing Agreements – Create agreements that let others use your IP on your terms.

• IP Litigation Support – Assistance if your IP rights are challenged or infringed.

• Brand Protection Strategies – Keep your brand safe from misuse or imitation.

Business Development Support

• International Expansion – Legal help with working in multiple countries, negotiating international contracts, and meeting foreign regulations.

• Contract & Commercial Law – Draft and review commercial, employment, and consumer agreements; ensure compliance in regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals and telecom.

Governance & Strategic Advisory

• Board Services – Support for boards, including non-executive roles, governance reviews, and strategic oversight.

• Management Systems Implementation – Set up quality, security, and environmental management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001) to meet international standards.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Due Diligence – Check the legal and compliance status of companies before deals.

• Transaction Structuring – Plan deals in a legally sound way.

• Regulatory Approvals – Get the required permissions to complete transactions.

• Post-Merger Compliance – Ensure legal requirements are met after a merger or acquisition.

Training & Development

• Professional and Compliance Training – Teach teams how to follow laws and internal rules.

• Legal Awareness Workshops – Help employees understand key legal concepts that affect their work.

• Multilingual Delivery – Training available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Workplace Safety & HR

• Health and Safety Compliance – Meet workplace safety standards.

• Risk Prevention Systems – Reduce accidents and incidents.

• Employee Safety Training – Educate staff on safe work practices.

• Workplace Safety Audits – Review and improve safety measures.

Get the Full Picture

These services are designed for startups that want to grow without worrying about legal risks holding them back. Whether you’re securing your IP, preparing for funding, or entering new markets, Squads can help you do it safely and legally.

Contact us today to find out how we can support your business.