Your legal partner for (tech) startups & scale-ups
Startup-Recht is the accessible, driven, and sustainable legal partner for (tech) startups and scale-ups. Caylun and Maarten combine expertise in IT law, (commercial) contract law, intellectual property, tax law, and corporate law with a strategic, modern approach. Together, they help startups grow legally and commercially safe, efficient, and future-proof.
IT, Privacy & Compliance
We ensure your business operates privacy-proof – from GDPR compliance to cybersecurity and data protection.
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Protect what you create – from trademarks and software to technology and trade secrets.
(Commercieel) Contractenrecht & IT
Clear, scalable contracts that protect your interests – legally strong and practically applicable.
Tax Law & Structuring
Smart structures and tax planning that support growth, investments and international ambitions.
Corporate Law & Incorporation
From choosing the right legal entity to drafting shareholder agreements – we help you build a strong and future-proof company.
Subsidy Law & Innovation
We identify, assess and manage subsidies and innovation programs – including appeals and no cure no pay arrangements.
Our Approach
Startup-Recht supports startups and scale-ups at three levels, depending on your stage, needs, and ambitions. This ensures your legal foundation is solid, continuity is guaranteed, and for ambitious growth plans, internal legal integration is possible.
Foundation
One-off projects or trajectories to establish your legal base quickly and professionally.
Continuity
Ongoing legal support with a dedicated partner who understands your context.
Integration
Internal legal partner (legal co-founder) with shared interest and structural involvement.
For ambitious entrepreneurs
Unlike many other law firms, we focus on a specific audience. We go beyond legal advice – we think strategically and commercially with you.
A startup is at the beginning of its journey: an innovative idea, a new product or a first prototype. Often, the business model is still being developed and tested. We help you lay a solid legal foundation so you can build and grow with confidence.
A scale-up has found product-market fit and is focused on rapid growth. That often means new investment rounds, international expansion and hiring staff. We ensure your legal and fiscal structure grows along with you – scalable, compliant and investment-ready.
Tech thrives on innovation: software, AI, platforms, digital services. This brings complex contracts, data protection, and IP challenges. We understand tech and make sure your company stays agile and protected in a fast-changing market.
Investors, angels, and strategic partners demand certainty and transparency. From due diligence to shareholder agreements – we support negotiations and map out risks clearly. A solid basis for long-term cooperation and returns.
Sectors we work in
Most of our clients come from innovative and digital industries. With our experience, we understand their unique legal challenges and deliver advice that truly fits the practice.
Strong collaborations
Why “compete” when you can strengthen each other?
We work with strategic partners who share our vision and add extra value for our clients. Together we create a stronger ecosystem for startups and scale-ups.
Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us at partnerschappen@startup-recht.nl to explore how we can strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem together.
Meet the Faces Behind Startup-Recht
Dare to start: insights and stories about entrepreneurship, building, and growing in the startup world.
Professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Startup-Recht assisted me in a professional and careful manner. Their work was characterized by speed, transparency, and a smooth process – all at a very reasonable rate. I consider the collaboration trustworthy and highly recommendable.
