Rat Legal Consultancy
Ship faster—stay compliant
We're not your traditional law firm, we're startup-focused legal consultants who keep you compliant without slowing your momentum. From GDPR to AI compliance, legally robust contracts to IP & patent protection. We help you to move fast, stay protected, and scale legally.
Based in Bristol, UK • Startup-first • Fast, pragmatic, audit-ready
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Complete Legal Protection for Growing Startups
Data Protection & GDPR
GDPR readiness assessments, data mapping, privacy policies, DPAs, and ICO registration support.
  • Privacy compliance checklists
  • Employee data compliance
  • EU AI Act Compliance
Contracts & Commercial
Comprehensive contract drafting and review for all your business needs.
  • NDAs and SaaS agreements
  • Founder agreements
  • Employment contracts
IP & Brand Protection
Patent drafting and filing, Trademark clearance, IP strategy, and brand protection for digital platforms.
  • Copyright guidance
  • Licensing agreements
  • IP ownership strategy
Specialized Support for Modern Startups
Startup Legal Frameworks
Legal setup, founder agreements, and investor due-diligence preparation.
Technology & Software Law
SaaS licensing, API agreements, and AI compliance under UK/EU law.
Real Results for Real Startups
TIFFIT Ltd
We were stalled on security reviews and privacy docs. Rat Legal built our data map, policies, and AI governance essentials in under two weeks. Procurement unblocked, pilot signed, and our team now knows exactly what to maintain.
Legal Privacy and Data Compliancy partners of Tiffit Ltd, UK
SLANT UK
Arjun turned compliance into momentum. He mapped our data, fixed the gaps, and de-risked our contracts
Data Privacy and Contract review Analyst
Common Questions From Founders
Do we need to comply with the EU AI Act now?
Clear, practical guidance for early-stage teams. We scope risk and prioritise must-dos based on your specific use case.
Can you work with our devs and documents directly?
Yes—GitHub, Notion, Linear, Google Drive. We integrate with your existing workflows seamlessly.
Do you replace our lawyers?
We're hands-on legal/ops partners. We also collaborate with external counsel when needed for complex matters.
How fast can we be "good enough" for a pilot?
Typical baseline in 1–2 weeks. Perfect for getting enterprise pilots off the ground quickly.
Meet Your Legal Consultants
Small team, senior hands-on—based in Bristol, UK.
Arjun Shaji
Co-Founder & Lead Consultant
Privacy ops, contracts for SaaS, and AI compliance for startups. Pragmatic, builder-friendly approach.
Ludhuveena Josna
Co-Founder
Contracts, governance, and training programmes for fast-moving product teams.
Ready to Ship Faster and Stay Compliant?
Book a 30-minute discovery session or 60-minute working session. Get started today.
RatLegal Consultants is not a firm of solicitors and does not provide reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007. We act as independent consultants providing compliance and contractual advisory services.