Herman Tambo Law
Clear Law. Fair Fees. Fast.

The Legal OS for Startups.

Investor-ready incorporation, cap tables, vesting, compliance and fundraising support for Kenya’s fastest-growing teams. Delivered digitally. Built for speed.

Analyze my startup Meet the Founder

Typical timeline

3 to 7 days

Best for

Founders raising

Delivery

Digital workflows

Built for founders backed by

Top accelerators
Diaspora angels
Venture capital
Step 1: Diagnostic

Startup Legal Health

Check what you already have. We’ll show your next legal moves.

The Framework

Venture
Formation

Estimated timeline

3–7 Days

Venture-ready structuring

Entity choices that won’t break in diligence. Built with fundraising mechanics in mind.

Deliverables: structure memo, resolutions

Investor-ready incorporation

Clean filings, KYC, governance basics, and a setup that doesn’t scare serious money.

Deliverables: incorporation pack, registers

Cap tables and vesting

Vesting, IP assignment, and shareholder mechanics that prevent founder deadlocks.

Deliverables: SHA, vesting, IP pack

How it works

A simple, fast workflow

Designed for founders who want clarity and speed, without sacrificing diligence.

01

Intake

You answer a short form. We spot the legal risks fast.

02

Plan

You get a practical roadmap and a clear quote.

03

Execution

We build the docs, file, and close the gaps.

04

Support

Retainer support for compliance and fundraising rounds.

Ongoing Legal
Support

01
Compliance calendar

We track statutory and operational deadlines so diligence doesn’t become panic.

02
Term sheet reviews

Review term sheets, notes and fundraising docs to protect equity and control.

03
On-call advice

Fast answers for day-to-day contracts, hiring, disputes, and ops decisions.

“Your External General Counsel”

Fixed monthly retainers. No surprise hourly bills. Clear scope, clear turnaround times, clear value.

What you get

  • Contract reviews and negotiation support
  • Compliance tracking and filings guidance
  • Fundraising and diligence readiness
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Clarity

Common Inquiries

How long does the startup formation process take?
For standard entities, we typically complete registration and setup within 3 to 7 business days, provided founder KYC documents are submitted promptly.
Do you work with startups outside Nairobi?
Yes. We serve clients across Kenya and the diaspora. Identity verification and signing can be handled via secure digital workflows.
Are government and registry fees included?
Our legal fee is separate. Government fees and disbursements are billed at cost with transparent receipts.
How does the monthly legal retainer work?
We agree on a fixed monthly fee for ongoing compliance, contract reviews and advice, so you get predictable support without surprise hourly bills.