Forward Law is a fixed-fee legal consultancy for startups and growing businesses. We help founders set strong foundations, raise capital cleanly and scale with confidence. Fixed fees, founder-led drafting, and fast turnaround – so legal never slows your momentum.
If you’re building a tech startup in London, or anywhere in the UK, you need legal that keeps pace with product, customers and your investors. That’s where we come in.
Forward Law is a founder-led, fixed-fee legal consultancy for founders who want clear documents, clean cap tables and fast turnaround all aligned with your business.
We are based in London, at Liverpool Street, and we work with founders across the UK by video call. If you are looking for startup lawyers who speak “operator”, not legalese, then please get in touch. We’ll tell you what matters now and what can wait until the next milestone.
Why founders choose us
- Bespoke, not boilerplate. Founder-led drafting with startup pragmatism.
- Fixed-fee clarity. Agreed scope, no surprises.
- Investor-ready. Documents and data rooms aligned to diligence.
- Fast & responsive. Turnaround that protects momentum.
What we do for startups
Starting up – We set the foundation properly: incorporation done right; founders’ & shareholders’ agreement with vesting and IP assignment; employment or consultancy terms that scale; website terms, privacy and cookies; licence to occupy if you need space; and the core company secretarial that keeps you tidy for investors. Clear ownership, decision-making and leaver rules from day one.
Raising money – Pre-round instruments (SAFE/ASA/CLN) that fit your plan, SEIS/EIS advance assurance, and investor-grade round docs (term sheet, subscription, SHA, articles, filings). We prep the data room, help manage DD Q&A, and keep the cap table clean so you can close on time.
Growing the team – Share incentives that actually retain talent: EMI share option schemes, CSOP, unapproved options or growth shares, with valuations and HMRC notifications handled. We support buy-backs, transfers and day-to-day commercial contracts as your outside general counsel – pragmatic advice on tap.
Day-to-day – The contracts a growing company signs every month, reviewed or drafted for a fixed fee. For businesses that want a lawyer on hand at all times, our Legal Desk (outsourced general counsel) gives you one for a fixed monthly cost.
If you want startup lawyers who are founder-focused, fast and predictable on cost, let’s talk. Book a free 45-minute discovery call and we’ll map the quickest, cleanest legal path from today’s priorities to your next milestone.
