Dommisse Attorneys
Corporate finance and startup legal services in Rondebosch
About Dommisse Attorneys
Founded in 2008, Dommisse Attorneys in Rondebosch specialises in commercial law and corporate finance with 14+ years of experience serving startups and established companies. The firm handles venture capital and funding rounds, employee share schemes, intellectual property agreements, and tax-efficient transaction structuring. Reviewers consistently praise the team's relationship-focused approach and quick turnaround on legal work.
Customer Reviews
Expert commercial law and corporate finance expertise
Reviewers highlight expertise in commercial law and corporate finance, with one noting the firm has 14 years experience as corporate finance lawyers and another praising their specialisation in commercial law.
Relationship-focused approach to legal service
Multiple reviewers note that the firm treats clients as people rather than numbers, values relationships over transactional fees, and provides personalised service.
Friendly and responsive team
Reviewers describe the team as friendly and note quick turnaround times on legal work.
Specialisation in startup and tech sector
Reviewer specifically recommends the firm for startups and tech companies.
Adrian Marnewick
The Dommisse team have helped our business through some of the toughest times we've experienced. They are experts in commercial law, treat us like people instead of like numbers, and show the utmost care in all the legal work they've performed for our company. The advice they give shows that they value relationships over rands and cents, which makes them a firm, long-term legal partner in our minds. A truly rare breed of law firm that has clearly managed to attract and retain top-class legal talent! I highly recommend Dommisse Attorneys.
David Campey
Highly recommended, especially for startups and tech which is why we've engaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dommisse Attorneys in Rondebosch help with startup funding?
Yes, Dommisse Attorneys specialises in Series A, seed, and angel funding for startups. The firm manages investor control negotiations and handles closing funding both locally and internationally, making it well-suited for entrepreneurs seeking capital in Cape Town and beyond.
What experience does Dommisse Attorneys have with tech companies?
The firm is recommended for startups and tech companies, with particular expertise in intellectual property strategies and SaaS agreements. Based in Rondebosch, Dommisse Attorneys has built its practice from the ground up to meet the specific needs of the tech sector.
Can Dommisse Attorneys handle international business transactions?
Yes, Dommisse Attorneys provides international transaction management and helps structure international investments. The firm has a global network and experience unlocking international investment, despite being based in Rondebosch, Cape Town.
Does Dommisse Attorneys specialise in company exits and acquisitions?
Yes, the firm specialises in streamlined exit transactions with international transaction management support. Dommisse Attorneys leverages its global network to help business owners navigate the negotiation and close process.
What tax services does Dommisse Attorneys offer in Rondebosch?
Dommisse Attorneys provides tax efficiency services including transaction structuring, employee incentivisation plan structuring, and international tax advice. The firm helps clients optimise their tax position across local and cross-border transactions.
How long has Dommisse Attorneys been operating as corporate finance lawyers?
Founded in 2008 by Adrian Dommisse, the firm has 14+ years of experience as corporate finance lawyers. The practice was built as a modern law firm from the ground up to serve startups and growth companies in Cape Town and internationally.
Does Dommisse Attorneys help with employee share schemes and incentivisation?
Yes, Dommisse Attorneys specialises in employee share schemes, share option schemes, and phantom share schemes. The firm also provides employee appointment guidance and structures incentivisation plans for tax efficiency.
Can Dommisse Attorneys help with intellectual property protection for startups?
Yes, the firm provides IP protection, development, and commercialisation services, including IP development agreements, license agreements, and SaaS agreements. Dommisse Attorneys in Rondebosch works with startups to build and protect their intellectual property strategies.