Specialist Lawyers for SMEs and Startups
We are Arvo Law, a specialist legal consultancy bringing over 13 years of in-house legal experience to Founders, SMEs and Startups across the UK. We deliver senior-level legal expertise without the overhead of a traditional law firm.
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Who we help
Built for Founders, Startups and SMEs
As a founder or business owner, you are driven by innovation, ambition and growth. But legal support has traditionally been too slow, too expensive and too disconnected from the realities of running a startup or SME.
That is where Arvo Law comes in. We provide pragmatic, senior-level legal support for founders, startups and SMEs across the UK, without the overhead of a traditional law firm. Whether you are negotiating your first commercial contract, building a compliance framework or scaling your business, we are your expert legal partner.
Starting Out
for founders and early stage startups
Getting the legal foundations right from launch protects everything you are building. We help founders and early stage startups with commercial contracts, company set up, founder agreements and the essential legal frameworks that give your business a robust, scalable foundation.
Growing
for scaling startups and established SMEs
As your business grows, so does your legal complexity, what worked at early stages may no longer be enough. We support scaling startups and established SMEs with commercial law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, giving you the senior legal infrastructure to grow with confidence.
Investment and Exit
for founders preparing for investment or sale of their business
Whether you are raising investment, preparing for acquisition or planning an exit, the legal groundwork matters enormously. We support founders through due diligence, transaction support, fundraising and corporate restructuring — making sure you are protected and prepared at every stage.
We have successfully negotiated contracts with a significant number of Fortune 100 companies, and have drafted bespoke contract templates entirely from scratch, purpose-built to reflect the unique needs and commercial priorities of each client.
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Contract drafting and review
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Supplier and vendor agreements
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Terms and conditions
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Framework Agreements
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Master Services Agreements
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SaaS and technology agreements
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Franchise and distribution agreements
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Marketing agreements
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
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Consultancy agreements
Our services
Expert Legal Services for Founders, Startups and SMEs
We have deep expertise across a broad range of compliance disciplines, including data protection, fintech regulatory frameworks, and competition law helping companies build robust, future-proof compliance programmes.
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Regulatory risk assessments
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Compliance programme design and implementation
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Data protection, GDPR, EU Data Act, EU AI Act
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Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
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Anti-money laundering (AML)
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Competition law
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Financial services regulation (DORA, FSMA, EBA)
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Export controls and sanctions
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Modern slavery compliance
We have extensive experience in corporate law, advising businesses across corporate transactions, ensuring every matter is handled with precision and in accordance with legal requirements.
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Company formation and structuring
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Articles of Association
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Shareholder agreements
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Subscriber agreements
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Partnership agreements
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Board minutes and shareholder resolutions
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Company filings and compliance
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Intra-group agreements
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Fundraising (seed and series)
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M&A — HoT, due diligence, disclosure letters and SPAs/APAs
Experience
With over 13 years of in-house legal experience at some of the world's largest companies and Fortune 100 businesses, we bring enterprise-level expertise to your startup or SME.
The Arvo Law difference
Why Businesses Choose Arvo Law
Accessible and Transparent
No surprise invoices, no confusing legal jargon. We provide senior-level legal support at transparent, competitive rates — including our fixed-rate Legal as a Service subscription.
Built for Your Business
We work exclusively with founders, startups and SMEs. We understand the pace, pressures and priorities of growing businesses and deliver legal support to match your ambition.
