Start You Up

Big Law Expertise,
Built for Startups

At August Debouzy, we have made a clear choice: to support the most ambitious early-stage companies and enable their founders to focus on what truly matters, building and scaling their venture.

Incorporating, structuring, hiring, contracting, each stage of growth raises strategic legal challenges. Our role is to anticipate them, secure them, and save you valuable time.

Because entrepreneurs should never be slowed down by legal complexity.

The Legal Drivers of Your Growth

For several years, we have leveraged the experience gained alongside leading corporations and innovative companies to support the startups we advise.

Our teams assist with all key structuring matters, including:

01

Company formation, drafting articles of incorporation and shareholders’ agreements

02

Commercial contracts

03

Terms and conditions of sale

04

Employment agreements and workforce structuring

05

Tax structuring and optimization

06

Non-disclosure agreements

07

Intellectual property protection, including trademarks and designs

08

Public law and sector-specific regulations

A Dedicated Support Program

Each year, several startups are selected based on:

  • The innovative nature of their business
  • The strength and viability of their project
  • Their growth ambitions

 

For one year, selected startups benefit from:

  • 200 hours of legal advisory services
  • Access to the firm’s cross-disciplinary expertise
  • Personalized strategic support