Advocate Shivanjali Malik — Co-Founder
"Legal should protect your growth, not slow it down." Hello, I’m Shivanjali Malik, a corporate lawyer with Tier 1 law firm roots, having worked with 650+ startups across 6 countries — guiding founders, scaling businesses, and VC-backed ventures through complex legal landscapes. I founded Dastawezz to fix a gap I saw first-hand: in India, most startups either overpay for legal or risk non-compliance because the process feels slow, confusing, or intimidating. We built Dastawezz to change that — making legal fast, affordable, and startup-friendly without cutting corners. What we do at Dastawezz Your all-in-one legal & compliance partner for India and beyond: - Business Setup & Licensing – Company registration (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC), GST registration, sector-specific licenses (FSSAI, RBI, SEBI, etc.) - Founder & Shareholder Docs – Co-founder agreements, founders’ agreements, shareholder agreements, vesting structures - Contracts & Policies – Employment agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, MSAs, privacy policies, website T&Cs, tri-partite agreements - Fundraising & Investment Docs – Term sheets, investment agreements, SAFEs/convertible notes, due diligence - Intellectual Property – Trademark & copyright registration, IP assignment, brand protection strategies - Regulatory & Annual Compliances – GST filings, ROC filings, corporate governance - HR & Data Protection – Employee policies, ESOP plans, GDPR & DPDP Act compliance - Cross-Border Transactions – Structuring, deal documentation, compliance for overseas expansion Industries we’ve served IT | FinTech | EdTech | HealthTech | AgriTech | Food & Beverage | D2C Brands | Fashion & Beauty | Crypto & Blockchain | Consulting | Digital Media | Gaming | E-commerce | Logistics | AI/ML | SaaS | HR & Recruitment-Tech 💼 Why founders choose Dastawezz - Over a decade of combined legal & compliance experience - Trusted by founders, investors & VCs in India and overseas - Expertise in Indian regulatory frameworks with a global outlook - First consultation call is free – clear answers before you commit 📩 Let’s make your startup legally bulletproof. Connect with me here or visit dastawezz.com Disclaimer: All content shared on this profile is solely for educational purposes and should not be considered legal advice, solicitation, promotion, or advertisement.
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Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 5 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Legal Compliance
Career Highlights
- Founded Dastawezz to simplify legal processes for startups.
- Guided over 650 startups across 6 countries.
- Expert in Indian regulatory frameworks with a global outlook.
Work Experience
Dastawezz
Founder (5 yrs 5 mos)
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Legal Intern (1 mo)
J. Sagar Associates
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan
Legal Intern (0 mo)
J. Sagar Associates
Legal Intern (0 mo)
Trilegal
Legal Intern (1 mo)
LegaJoist: Advocates& Solicitors
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Advocate Gagan Gupta, Advocate on Record, Honorable Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Legal Intern (0 mo)
Education
Bsc.LLB at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar