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Most law firms operate on an antiquated business model which wastes time and money. We built a modern law firm from the ground up to meet the needs of startups, and save them time and money in the process.
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Why founders love Westaway.
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- Close deals faster.
- No surprise legal bills.
- Smooth venture capital due diligence.
- Save time.
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- Attorneys who think like founders.
- Focus on business growth.
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What we do.
Get funded. We guide you through the fundraising process whether you are using Convertible Debt, a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) or Equity.
Protect your ideas. The core asset of startups are great ideas. We help you take ownership and protect the use of your intellectual property.
Build your team. You’re only as good as the people you work with. We draft employment and independent contractor agreements to help you hire and retain rockstar talent.
Get it in writing. We draft and review contracts with your clients, partners, vendors and suppliers to ensure that you are maximizing both profit and purpose.
Measure what matters. Did you achieve what you set out to achieve? We design, implement and report on your social and environmental impact using the B Impact Assessment or a custom designed set of metrics.
Scale up without selling out. We help you achieve scale through a merger or acquisition while ensuring that your mission remains the focus.
Get quality advice. We’re here for you as any legal challenge arises. We’re your partner every step of the journey.
A law firm by founders for founders.
Kyle Westaway, founder of Westaway, was an entrepreneur before he became an attorney. In 2007 Kyle Westaway co-founded a startup with some friends. They searched high and low for a law firm that understood the challenges of an early stage startup, but couldn’t find one they loved. Most were stuck in antiquated business models ill-suited to serve early stage entrepreneurs. So, he decided to start a law firm for founders by founders. Over the last fifteen years Westaway has worked with leading startups that are bootstrapped and venture-backed; big teams and indie creators; for-profits, non-profits and B Corps. Yet, they are united in a common cause: building companies that matter.