We advise technology entrepreneurs, particularly those at the forefront of artificial intelligence. These clients are often visionary, intellectually driven founders, many with academic or research backgrounds who are in the process of transforming bold ideas into commercially viable businesses. We originally developed an insight into the AI sector through our close work with an innovative AI start-up, which  immersed us in the challenges and opportunities that define this space.

We have found that AI founders are often not conventional businesspeople. They are  driven by a genuine desire to change the world, to create technology that has meaningful impact, and to be recognised for the quality and originality of what they have built. At the same time, these AI founders are navigating the pressures of early-stage business life: refining complex technology, securing critical funding, and learning how to commercialise their work – all while managing teams, intellectual property, and strategic partnerships, often with little prior experience in doing so.

Our tech and AI clients typically come to AZJ Legal  because they recognise that legal support is not a luxury but a necessity. Many are unfamiliar with legal frameworks and value a clear, simplified approach that helps them understand what matters and why. They appreciate our willingness to listen, translate complex concepts into accessible advice, and guide them step by step, whether it’s forming a company, protecting their IP, negotiating a term sheet, or preparing for investment.

What distinguishes our approach is that we care deeply about our clients’ ideas and ambitions. At AZJ Legal, we understand that our clients’ products are personal. Our role is not only to protect them legally, but to help them thrive commercially, by ensuring they are structurally sound, investor-ready, and contractually protected

Our clients value us for our patience, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm for their technology. We pride ourselves on helping them stay focused on what matters most: building something that works and lasts.

AZJ Legal supports Tech & AI entrepreneurs with:

• structuring and incorporating start-ups in a commercially and investor-friendly way

   

• advising on founder arrangements, shareholder agreements, and governance terms

   

• protecting intellectual property and managing licensing, assignments, and confidentiality

   

• supporting early-stage fundraising, including SAFE notes, convertible instruments, and equity rounds

   

• negotiating commercial contracts, pilot agreements, and data access arrangements

   

• advising on UK and EU regulatory considerations, particularly around AI, data protection, and ethics

   

• acting as a long-term legal partner, from early formation to Series A and beyond