Most legal work tells you what the law says. I tell you what it means for your business, and then I execute it.
I'm Sapna Sarda, a Top Rated lawyer with 8+ years of experience and 500+ completed projects on Upwork. I work with founders, SMEs, SaaS companies, and international businesses across the US, UK, UAE, and India who need legal infrastructure that is precise, commercially grounded, and built to scale.
๐ขCorporate Structuring & Business Setup
The legal foundation your business depends on.
โธLLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp formation (U.S.)
โธIndian company incorporation & structuring
โธOperating agreements, shareholder agreements, board documentation
โธCross-border structuring (IndiaโU.S. alignment)
โธGovernance frameworks & internal legal infrastructure
๐Contracts & Commercial Agreements
Contracts that actually protect your business in real scenarios.
โธNDAs, MSAs, service & vendor agreements
โธPartnership, JV, and licensing agreements
โธEmployment & contractor agreements
โธContract review, risk identification & practical revisions
โธNegotiation support & enforceability structuring
๐ปTech, SaaS & Digital Compliance
Legal systems aligned with how your product actually works.
โธSaaS agreements, SLAs, API & licensing structures
โธTerms of Service, Privacy Policies, platform governance
โธGDPR, CCPA, UAE PDPL, India IT Act compliance
โธIP ownership structuring for developers & tech teams
โธCross-border SaaS and digital business alignment
๐ง Intellectual Property & Protection Strategy
Not just filing, building IP that adds real business value.
โธTrademark searches, filings (USPTO, India, Madrid Protocol)
โธPatent strategy, drafting & office action responses
โธCopyright protection & licensing
โธIP ownership structuring (founders, developers, teams)
โธEnforcement strategy & cease-and-desist actions
What Clients Consistently Get:
โธ500+ completed projects with a high repeat hire rate
โธFast turnarounds without sacrificing precision
โธClear communication, no legal jargon, no unnecessary complexity
โธPractical drafting that is commercially workable, not just legally defensible
โธCross-border insight across India, US, UK, and UAE
โธA structured legal execution team behind every engagement
Whether you are incorporating a company, launching a digital product, protecting IP, or managing contracts across borders, I build legal infrastructure that holds up under pressure.
If you're scaling and need dependable legal execution, let's talk.
Priyanka M.
Legal Consultant for Startups | Contracts & Cross-Border Advisory
Nanded, India
$25/hr$25 per hour4.9 (88) 164 jobs $40K+ total earnings
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As a legal consultant with a cross-border focus (US & India), I help startup founders, independent consultants, and remote businesses navigate the law with confidence. I combine personal attention with professional rigor to deliver legal solutions that drive your business forward. From setting up your company to shielding your intellectual property, my goal is to de-risk your growth so you can innovate freely.
โ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ & ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ: Iโm an experienced corporate lawyer and startup advisor who has guided businesses from Silicon Valley to Bangalore through critical legal milestones.
โ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐:
1. Business Incorporation (India & US):
โณ Entity formation, foundersโ agreements, and regulatory filings to get your startup off the ground in either jurisdiction.
2. Contracts & NDAs:
โณ Expert drafting and review of contracts (NDAs, service agreements, partnership deals, international contracts, etc.) to protect your interests and avoid disputes.
3. Intellectual Property Protection:
โณ Securing your IP through trademark registration, copyright advisement, and IP clauses in contracts โ ensuring your brand and product are safe from copycats.
4. ESOPs & Equity Agreements:
โณ Creating employee stock option plans and founder equity agreements that attract talent while safeguarding ownership structure.
5. Compliance & Legal Risk Checklists:
โณ 2-minute legal risk checkups and detailed compliance audits to keep your business compliant with labor laws, data privacy, and industry regulations across borders.
6. Ongoing Legal Advisory:
โณ Long-term fractional General Counsel support for startups โ I act as your on-call legal partner, handling day-to-day queries, contract updates, and cross-border compliance so you can focus on growth.
โ ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐? I bring clarity, speed, and business-savvy insight to legal work. Youโll get practical legal advice minus the jargon - I explain options clearly and give you actionable next steps. I pride myself on being responsive (often within a few hours) and proactive in identifying issues before they become problems.
Past clients have appreciated my attention to detail and ability to anticipate legal pitfalls in new markets. Whether youโre launching your first product or expanding internationally, I tailor my services to fit your needs and budget.
๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐? ๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ!
๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐จ๐จ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ค๐ง ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐จ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐โ๐ก๐ก ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ. (๐ ๐ค๐๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ โ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐!) ๐ ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐จ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐จ๐ค๐ก๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐จ.
A results-oriented lawyer with a strong focus on providing legal solutions for corporates, startups, and entrepreneurs. With 17 years of experience in the legal field, I am dedicated to achieving your business goals efficiently and effectively.
I specialize in a spectrum of legal disciplines including Corporate & Business Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Property Laws, Retail Laws, Technology Law, Data Privacy & GDPR.
My educational foundation comprises:
โข LLB (Honors) degree, New Delhi (India's Premier Law School)
โข Diplomas in Intellectual Property Rights, WIPO, Geneva
โข Certification in GDPR and privacy Laws, CPD, London
โข Certification in Artificial Intelligence Law, Lund University, Sweden
โข Diploma in Cyber Laws from Asia College of Cyber Law
My commitment lies in delivering expert legal and advisory services, and my track record attests to my ability to provide invaluable support to startups and corporations facing intricate legal challenges, offering comprehensive legal insights, and facilitating seamless business setups.
I am excited to embark on my freelancer journey on this platform, bringing over 17 years of legal expertise to provide top-notch services to clients worldwide.
Highlights from my 17 year legal career include:
โข Assisted 50+ organizations in establishing their business presence in USA, Europe, Australia, Singapore, UAE and India.
โข Successfully securing recoveries totalling $5.6 million for my clients through lawsuits,
arbitrations, and settlements.
โข Registering 286 Trademarks/Brands, 17 Patents, and 52 Copyrights across India, USA, UK,
and Australia.
โข Achieving a commendable 91% success rate in winning cases, settlements, and orders in
favor of my clients.
My areas of expertise:
โข Startup Advisory & Business Setups
โข Recovery Lawsuits
โข Intellectual Property Law (Trademark, Patent, Copyright & Designs)
โข Securities Laws
โข Contracts & Employment Law
โข Cyber Law
โข E-Commerce Laws
โข Data Privacy Law
Offering Customized Legal Solutions and Assisting Businesses/Startups/Corporates in USA, UAE, EU, Australia & India since 2008, including drafting and vetting:
โข Corporate Agreements such as # Shareholding Agreement, # Partnership Agreement,
#License Agreement, # Distribution Agreement, # Joint Venture Agreement, # Service Level
Agreement, #Franchise Agreements)
โข Court cases Assistance, Drafting and Vetting such as # Complaints/Motions/Actions, #
Criminal Complaints/Motions, # Personal Injury case, # Small Claims/Large Claims
My Commitments:
โข Honest and Trustworthy Collaboration.
โข World-class Legal Services at Competitive Prices.
โข 24x7 Customer support.
โข Unlimited Iterations free of cost.
Client satisfaction is my foremost priority, and I endeavor to provide reliable and cost-effective legal solutions. If you seek professional legal assistance in any of the aforementioned domains, I am poised to leverage my extensive knowledge, experience, and unwavering dedication to excellence to assist you effectively.
Maggie K.
Business and Corporate Lawyer
Lucknow, India
$30/hr$30 per hour5.0 (90) 264 jobs $200K+ total earnings
I am a result oriented and solution focused lawyer, running an international law firm and providing paralegal services through my experienced team, under my supervision and as required, in collaboration with my extensive network of local attorneys. I enable businesses to thrive, through my substantial experience and expert advice across the following niche practice areas:
โข international contracts
โข PE/VC transactions
โข corporate and business laws
โข mergers and acquisitions
โข global compliances for start-ups as well as mature businesses
โข intellectual property rights
โข complex commercial contracts
โข global data privacy
โข fund formation
โข family laws
โข taxation
โข employment laws
โข general corporate advisory
โข debt structuring
โข real estate
โข extensive due diligences across all sectors
โข litigation support
โข regulatory advisory
โข end to end start-up advisory
โข start-up support
โข IPO expertise
โข fund raising.
As a trusted legal advisor to various businesses, I have worked across sectors like software and technology, in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, an array of B2C products and services, retail, drugs and cosmetics, aviation, technology media telecommunication and artificial intelligence.
My services are rooted in deep research and cater to custom needs for seamless client protection. This allows business owners to focus only on doing what they do best - running their own business, while I focus on wholesome legal safeguards.
My firm is truly international in the way that each of our members has access and subscriptions to all specialized international databases like Westlaw, casemine, LexisNexis and Manupatra. We also conduct regular knowledge exchange and undertake robust research and development on a daily basis along across practice areas.
Reach out to me for innovative legal solutions, cutting edge advise, practical inputs and tailored value addition in every step of the way.
Protect yourself, legally.
Contact me now.
Maggie K
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