Launching and developing a thriving business requires a great idea, determination, and energy, as well as the right opportunities and people.
At CMS Croatia, we are passionate about working with start-ups. We are driven by the same force as start-ups: enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to make a meaningful change. Regardless the sector, be it agriculture, ecommerce, life sciences, technology, etc., we strive to help and support forward-thinking entrepreneurs on their business path.
As a start-up, legal advice may not be high on your list of priorities, particularly due to the cost. However, to scale your business successfully, especially when dealing with investors, having a solid legal foundation is crucial. We can help you navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring that all legal aspects of your business are covered.
Why choose CMS for your start-up?
- We are a leading law firm with a strong focus on technology, media, and telecommunications (TMC), life sciences and healthcare.
- We work with some of the biggest names in tech and life sciences, as well as up-and-coming disruptors.
- We have a strong track record of successfully advising start-ups on their launch and growth.
- Our key advisors are active and involved in sector-related associations, and we have strong connections with each industry through our clients.
- We are the only law firm in Europe with a 100-strong international team of IP lawyers and patent and trademark attorneys, providing extensive IP support.
Through our global equIP programme, we can provide you with access to resources in the Adria Region, as well as beyond, in the CEE region, wider Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. We are the only law firm in Europe that can offer you extensive IP support through our 100 strong international team of IP.
We know you are focused on your project; but to ensure its ultimate success – whether that means the sale of the company or an initial public offering – you will have to overcome not just technical obstacles but also quite a few legal ones: investors and big corporations expect a certain maturity from start-ups, which includes a healthy company structure and processes that enable growth. And that’s where we can lend you a hand.
As part of the equIP programme in Adria region, you benefit from:
- Sector-focused legal advice at special discounted rates: A 50% discount on our
standard hourly rates, up to aggregate fees of EUR 20,000 per year. - Fixed fee services: This includes an IP health check and advice on fundraising, share schemes,
employment and website T&Cs*. - Introductions to relevant industry players: Whether it be like-minded entrepreneurs or investors, we know who you should be talking to.
- Added value: Access to exclusive events, workshops and a regular member newsletter.
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