Scaling a technology company in the MENA region requires more than just capital and a good product. It requires a legal architecture built for rapid growth and regulatory scrutiny. A poorly drafted software license, a mismanaged data flow, or a generalized terms of service agreement can stall a funding round or expose your founders to direct liability.
At Jurdi & Co., we operate at the intersection of law, code, and commerce. Operating out of Downtown Beirut, we provide startups, scale-ups, and established IT enterprises with the legal infrastructure they need to build, protect, and monetize their technology across Lebanon and the wider Middle East.
Structuring the Tech Enterprise
We treat your legal framework as a core business asset. We bypass generic templates and engineer contracts that protect your intellectual property while remaining commercially viable for your clients and investors.
SaaS Agreements & Cloud Licensing
Standard international SaaS templates often fail when applied in the MENA region. We draft and negotiate Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) agreements that account for local liability limitations and service level guarantees. We ensure your revenue recognition aligns with your legal delivery obligations, protecting your cash flow from early termination disputes.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance
Data is a high-risk asset. In Lebanon, the processing of personal data is governed strictly by Law No. 81/2018 (Electronic Transactions and Personal Data). Complying with GDPR is excellent, but failing to address local Lebanese data localization rules can trigger immediate regulatory action. We audit your data flows, build robust privacy policies, and draft clear incident response plans so that a data breach does not become an existential threat to your company.
Intellectual Property & Source Code Protection
A copyright registration is rarely enough to protect a complex software platform. We secure your core assets by structuring the entire chain of title. From securing the IP generated by independent contractors and offshore development teams to drafting complex technology transfer agreements, we ensure that you own what you sell.
Venture Financing & Cap Table Management
Investors look for clean capitalization tables and clear IP ownership. We structure seed rounds, Series A financing, and convertible notes. By advising on holding company formations—whether in Lebanon, the DIFC, or ADGM—we position your tech company for smooth due diligence and successful capital injection.
Expanding Across the MENA Region
Technology has no borders, but regulations do. When Lebanese tech companies expand outward, or foreign enterprises enter the Lebanese market, we act as the legal bridge. We handle cross-border software licensing, localization of consumer terms, and compliance audits for FinTech, MedTech, and e-commerce platforms operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Executive Summary
Your technology requires precision; your legal representation should provide the same. Jurdi & Co. delivers practical, commercially driven legal strategies for tech entities. We protect your intellectual property, ensure compliance with Lebanese and regional data laws, and structure your contracts to accelerate growth rather than hinder it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a technology lawyer do for a startup?
A technology lawyer protects the core assets of a startup. This includes securing intellectual property rights for software, drafting user agreements, ensuring data privacy compliance, and structuring the company legally to accept venture capital funding.
Does Lebanon have a specific data protection law?
Yes. Law No. 81/2018 regulates electronic transactions and personal data in Lebanon. It establishes the legal framework for how businesses must collect, process, and store user data, distinct from international frameworks like the GDPR.
Why can't I use a standard SaaS template for my Middle East clients?
Off-the-shelf templates rarely account for regional consumer protection laws, local liability caps, or specific data sovereignty requirements. A customized SaaS agreement ensures your service levels, payment terms, and liability limits are actually enforceable in the jurisdiction where you operate.
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