Adv. Sagir Ahmad— Corporate & Startup Counsel
Founder of Founders Legal Desk, advising startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors on corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance and intellectual property — with legal counsel roles at Startup Times and Devobyte.
Sagir Ahmad
Founder · Founders Legal Desk
Legal counsel, built for founders
“Legal services should help businesses move faster with confidence — not create unnecessary complexity.”
Businesses don't just need legal documents — they need legal strategies that support growth, reduce risk and protect long-term value. As Founder of Founders Legal Desk, Adv. Sagir Ahmad advises startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors and growing businesses on corporate legal matters, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and legal risk management.
His approach combines legal expertise with commercial understanding. In addition to independent practice, he serves as Legal Counsel at Startup Times and Devobyte, advising on corporate governance, commercial transactions, contract management, compliance, business structuring, IP protection and legal strategy — insight drawn from working closely with founders at every stage of growth.
- Education
- LLB, Jamia Millia Islamia · 2021–2026
- License
- Enrolled Advocate, Bar Council of Delhi
- Practice
- Corporate, Startup & Commercial Law
- Based in
- Delhi, India
Where Adv. Sagir advises
Corporate & Commercial Law
Governance, corporate structuring and commercial legal advisory for growing businesses.
Startup Legal Advisory
End-to-end legal guidance for founders from incorporation through scale.
Company Incorporation & Structuring
Business formation and structuring aligned to founder and investor goals.
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Commercial contracts drafted and negotiated to protect long-term value.
Founder & Investment Agreements
Shareholder, founder and investment agreements built for clarity and fairness.
MoUs, NDAs & Commercial Contracts
Confidentiality and commercial documentation for every stage of a deal.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Corporate governance and regulatory compliance kept audit-ready.
Trademark & IP Protection
Trademark registration and intellectual property strategy for brand assets.
Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Legal risk assessment and due diligence for transactions and partnerships.
Experience on record
Founder
ActiveAdvises startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors on corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, IP and legal risk management — combining legal expertise with commercial understanding.
Legal Counsel
ActiveOversees legal, regulatory and corporate governance functions; advises leadership on legal risk, commercial transactions, IP, employment matters and regulatory compliance.
- —Drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial, service, vendor and partnership agreements, NDAs and MoUs
- —Advises on company law, corporate governance, compliance and risk management
- —Manages intellectual property matters including trademark protection
- —Coordinates with external counsel on litigation and regulatory matters
Legal Counsel
ActiveAdvises startups, SMEs and growing businesses on business structuring, legal documentation, compliance, IP, commercial agreements and digital transformation, while managing client relationships and growth initiatives.
Legal Intern
ActiveLegal research, drafting and litigation support under an Advocate practising before the Supreme Court of India, across constitutional, civil, criminal and commercial matters.
Legal Assistant
Legal and administrative support on contracts, compliance, documentation and institutional governance — drafting notices, orders, agreements and official correspondence.