Our U-Law membership offers unlimited access to our online platform so that we can provide you with the information, documentation and assistance required to meet your start-up’s business needs.
Access easy-to-create, reliable documents and templates for diverse purposes
Create, amend and save documents on your U-Law account
Access to U-Law’s training sessions/workshops, masterclasses and educational resource
Need ongoing legal support and assistance? U-Law offers a range of bespoke retainer packages that will suit your start-up’s specific needs for the year ahead.
U-Law prides itself on flexibility so we are open to discussions regarding the specific engagements and billing methods that would suit individual clients. We are happy to offer monthly, quarterly and any other billing cycles that will empower our clients and in exceptional circumstances, we may consider accepting equity in lieu of fees.
Here at U-Law, flexibility is a priority and with our retainer packages, there is no exception. We are happy to design a comprehensive retainer package that encompasses the various needs of your SME. This annual retainer will provide a combination of both legal advisory and company secretarial services to address the full plethora of your company’s needs, at a pre-agreed cost
Our comprehensive annual retainer starts from N1,200,000 and we are able to offer flexible payment options. It gives peace of mind and certainty around your legal support and legal budget. Please contact us to find out if this is the most suitable option for your business.
This high-level retainer will ensure that all statutory obligations have been complied with and will be a simple means of keeping adequate checks and balances on company law and compliance matters, at a pre-agreed cost.
Preparation and circulation of notices of general and board meetings;
Attendance and the preparation of minutes of the following meetings:
Maintenance of statutorily prescribed Registers, Company stamps, seals and Minute Books;
Filing of annual returns and the returns required relating to changes in directors, allotment of shares and change in registered address;
Attendance at half-yearly meetings on compliance;
Attestation to and execution of all documents on behalf of the client as may be required by the directors of the client and by law;
Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions; and
Advising on the Client’s compliance with applicable rules and regulations in relation to Corporate Governance obligations and the requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAP C20, LFN 2004.
This retainer is for start-ups that are looking to launch one or more products in the next year. Our U-Lawyers will streamline the legal elements of your product launch and ensure you and your product are sufficiently protected.
Drafting, negotiating or reviewing agreements in connection with advertising, marketing and promotions of the product;
Drafting, negotiating or reviewing agreements in connection with supply and distribution of the product;
Drafting template employment contracts and independent contractor/consultant agreements;
Drafting or reviewing confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements;
Providing legal support in connection with the protection of intellectual property including trademark registration; and
Providing general legal support as it relates to the product launch.
This retainer is for start-ups looking to take their businesses to the next level. Our U-Lawyers will assist you with understanding the legal concerns of looking for investments into your start-up and will provide you with simple but effective documentation to ease the process.
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing relevant agreements and documentation for an investment transaction such as:
Advising on all legal inquiries as it relates to early-stage investment in the company;
Providing general legal support as may be required in order to complete the early-stage investment
This retainer is for start-ups that are looking to enter into joint ventures or partnerships. Our U-Lawyers will keep you abreast of all the legal aspects of your pending arrangement while streamlining the process and protecting your business, its assets and its reputation.
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing relevant agreements and documentation for the joint venture arrangement including but not limited to:
Assisting with the process of establishing a special purpose vehicle (“SPV”) in connection with the joint venture arrangement.
Conducting a high-level mini due diligence on the proposed entity the company intends to enter into a joint venture arrangement or partnership.
Providing general legal support as may be required in connection with establishing the joint venture arrangement or the partnership
U-Law prides itself on flexibility so we are open to discussions regarding the specific engagements and billing methods that would suit individual clients.
We understand the plight of those in the SME space and are happy to offer monthly, quarterly and any other billing cycles that will empower our clients. In exceptional circumstances, we may be willing to consider taking equity in the business in lieu of fees.
Signing up for a U-Law membership gives you full access to all the features of our online portal. You will receive a user dashboard where you can store your marketplace documents as well as receive the latest information about our promotions and events. The membership also provides access to our trainings and masterclasses, our blog posts and much more.
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A U-Law retainer is for start-ups that require ongoing legal support throughout the year. We have a range of retainer packages that will provide support for your start-up’s every need. Simply choose your retainer package and click the ‘make an enquiry’ button to let us know. We will be in touch soon.
While both of these memberships provide full access to the U-Law portal, the U-Law Gold membership includes 3 complimentary documents per month; priorty access and discounted tickets to U-Law events and discounted access to U-Law’s trainings and masterclasses. The Gold membership has to be paid on a quarterly basis in advance.