WE KNOW THE LAWS OF CHANGE
Start Up
Let’s Grow Together
Building a start up from scratch might feel like assembling a rocket mid-air. Trust us, we know. But don’t worry, our team will help you boost that rocket and will fly alongside you through every step of the away.
Are you ready?
We know that legal might not be your main concern when building your project. However, legal is the foundation of every stage of your start-up development. From setting up the company, to registering your trademark, or making your first hirings, all the way to the rounds of investment, you need a strong legal support to succeed.
WHAT DO OUR SERVICES INCLUDE?
Day-to-day Legal Support
Our subscription service (or monthly plan) provides a flexible and ongoing support to your company’s day-to-day challenges.
Start-up fundamental contractual wrapper
NDA; Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws; Shareholders and founders Agreement; Founders Advisor Agreement; Employment and partnerships agreements, and more,
All you need, in one place
Stock Options Plan and Share Schemes
Behind every great product is a great team. We can help you give them the personalized share scheme they deserve.
Employment Compliance
From drafting your first employment agreement to setting up your Whistleblower channel, our employment team will guarantee a solid compliance with Portuguese and EU Law.
Intellectual Property and Trademarks
Have a revolutionary idea that needs to be registered? No worries, we are focused on protecting your brand and help you register your trademark safely!
Fundraise with NOVA
We won’t lie to you. It can be tough out there. Trying to get the right partner and the so needed investment, while maintaining your business afloat. What we can assure you is that we will try our best to make it easier and smoother.
Data Protection
Want to comply with GDPR? Our team set up its own SME’s compliance procedure so that nothing gets out!
MLT – MY LEGAL TEAM ®
Welcome to the future of legal services - a client legal platform that streamlines all of your legal needs in one place.
MLT - My Legal Team ®
BEYOND LEGAL
Why NOVA?
We are not your regular office lawyers.
NOVA is a client-centric law firm that provides a complete legal support and anticipates your company’s needs.
Fixed Prices
CLIENT-CENTRIC
TECHNOLOGY
Straightforward
Communication
Human Lawyers
Hourly Rate
Lawyer Centric
Archaic Traditions
Legalisms
Distant Lawyers
Legal Projects we’ve worked on
"NOVA Legal has been an invaluable partner to our company's operations in Portugal, providing exceptional legal services and strategic guidance that have helped us navigate local laws and achieve our business goals. "
A.T. | Legal Associate
"A NOVA Legal é o arquétipo daquilo que uma start-up necessita para crescer. A inteligência de reconhecer que na área do direito é necessário descentralizar o conhecimento, apesar de ser, por vezes, difícil de entender, por parte das equipas de gestão destas pequenas empresas, é o passo correto para crescer de forma orgânica e profícua."
D.P. | Founder - CEO
"Com a NOVA Legal passamos a ter na empresa uma equipa de apoio jurídico com um contacto muito próximo e direto, que nos permite abordar as operações diárias nas diversas áreas com toda a confiança, sem preocupações."
J.S. | Co-Founder - CEO
"I really appreciated how quickly NOVA Legal reviewed several legal documents and provided our Company highly qualified feedback."
S.F. | Co-Founder – CEO
“O nosso crescimento, verificado nos últimos anos, implicou a garantia de contratos sólidos e claros. Num trabalho conjunto, melhoramos os nossos processos contratuais e jurídicos, num modelo em que a NOVA é visto por nós como o nosso departamento jurídico.”
A.C.P. | Co-Founder – CEO
"We have been working with NOVA Legal since the company was established – and so far we solely experienced highly skilled and qualified advising in all legal matters. Friendly and professional at the same time – strict focus on the most relevant issues and always efficient procedures.”
H.B. | Founder – CEO
“A NOVA é para nós uma extensão da nossa empresa. A equipa a quem recorremos para tomar decisões e resolver problemas utilizando o racional do Direito moderno, dinâmico e transversal”
M.M. | Head of Finance & Control
"Proximidade com o cliente e elevado rigor nos pequenos detalhes."
J.A. | Founder - Business Development
"NOVA Legal's advisory is the cornerstone of our legal strategy as a tech startup since the beginning. They're diligent, responsive, always there when we need prompt legal advice and support."
