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Simplified Legal & Innovative Legal Solutions
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Legal Clarity. Pan-African Confidence.

Simplifying legal complexity for Africa’s most ambitious startups, SMEs, and investors.

We are a boutique law firm specialising in commercial and intellectual property law, with a strong focus on startups, growing enterprises, and venture-backed businesses. We believe in clear communication, transparent pricing, and legal strategies that align with your business goals.

Flat-rate pricing or retainer options

Deep startup and VC ecosystem experience

IP protection across African jurisdictions

Fast, responsive, and personal service

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Our Services

Business Formation & Structuring

Start strong with the right foundation. We help you register, structure, and document your business legally and strategically.

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Commercial Contracts & Transactions

Well-drafted contracts are growth enablers. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements tailored to your commercial reality.

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Intellectual Property (IP) Law

Protect your ideas across Africa and beyond. We offer trademark registration, copyright services, and IP strategy advice.

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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Litigation is never the goal—but when unavoidable, you want a legal partner who knows the terrain. We provide sharp, strategic representation in commercial disputes, intellectual property infringements, shareholder conflicts, and other complex matters. We believe in proactive resolution, preferring negotiation and mediation where possible.

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Retainer Legal Counsel

Ongoing legal support for growing teams — at a predictable monthly rate.

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Who We Serve

Startups & Founders

From incorporation to term sheets

SMEs

Scalable legal support for growing businesses

Venture Capitalists

Deal structuring, IP audits, and risk advisory

Boutique Businesses

Personalised legal care with commercial insight

What People Say

Assistant Director

"Xuba & Associates Inc. consistently provided professional, timely, and expert legal and financial services. Their invaluable advice and a well-received financial forum significantly aided partner organisations, making them a highly recommended partner."

Xuba & Associates Inc. consistently provided professional, timely, and expert legal and financial services. Their invaluable advice and a well-received financial forum significantly aided partner organisations, making them a highly recommended partner.

Assistant Director

We fully believe in their ability to deliver work professionally and timely.

Director and Co-Founder

Xuba & Associates Attorneys Inc. have been incredibly reliable and highly professional in advising Sedibeng TVET College on complex legal matters, including property management and procurement. Their expertise in administrative, constitutional, corporate, and commercial law has been invaluable.

CEO

Thanks to Xuba Law's unwavering support and exceptional professionalism, we were able to establish our company in South Africa much faster than anticipated. Their proactive approach, clear guidance, and strategic recommendations at every stage of the process made them an invaluable and results-driven legal partner.

Chairman

We confirm that Xuba & Associates has provided valuable assistance since August 2023. Their sound and practical knowledge of the law is evident in their professional and timely services, which include trademark registration, general commercial law, and financial sector regulation compliance.

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