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Legal Mentorship Programme
Structured legal guidance for founders building with intention
Building a company is not only about speed and ambition — it’s also about making sound decisions that support long-term growth. The Legal Mentorship Programme is designed for founders and leadership teams who want to approach growth in a structured, intentional way, with strong legal foundations and clear governance from the outset.
By joining the programme, your company becomes part of a curated cohort of founders and teams who have chosen to engage with legal and strategic questions proactively, rather than reactively under pressure.
A cohort-based approach to legal growth
The programme runs in cohorts to create a supportive, collaborative environment where companies at similar stages of development can learn, reflect, and progress together. This structure allows participants to benefit not only from expert legal guidance, but also from shared experiences and peer exchange.
Each cohort is guided through key legal and governance topics that commonly arise as companies grow — from early structuring decisions to more complex considerations around investment, team expansion, and commercial relationships.
The Legal Mentorship Programme combines structured legal guidance with strategic perspective, acting as a steady point of reference alongside your day-to-day business activities.
Participants benefit from:
Mentoring sessions
Regular touchpoints focused on your company’s specific legal and strategic priorities.Group workshops
Practical, discussion-led sessions addressing common challenges faced by growing companies within the cohort.Practical resources
Access to templates, checklists, and educational materials designed to build legal literacy and confidence across your team.
Together, these elements help you identify priorities, manage legal risk, and make informed decisions aligned with your stage of growth.
The programme is particularly suited to companies that are:
Refining or formalising governance structures
Preparing for investment or shareholder discussions
Scaling teams and management structures
Entering into significant commercial or strategic partnerships
Support is tailored to each company’s level of maturity, ensuring guidance remains relevant, predictable, and proportionate.
How the cohort works
The programme is collaborative by design. It works best where there is open communication and active engagement from participants. Early sharing of information and timely discussion of legal or strategic issues allow for more effective support and contribute to a constructive experience for the cohort as a whole.
Rather than acting only as a problem-solving service, the programme encourages foresight, clarity, and confidence in legal decision-making.
A long-term perspective
The Legal Mentorship Programme is not about quick fixes. It is about helping founders build companies that are resilient, well-structured, and prepared for the next stage — whatever that may be.
If you are looking for a legal partner who supports your growth with structure, clarity, and perspective, this programme is designed for you.