Strategic Legal & Operations Partner for Global Founders
We build the sustainable commercial frameworks and legal infrastructure global companies need to scale without friction.
Solving the "Messy Middle" for Scaling Founders
Early-stage companies don't just need generic advice or expensive hourly law firms. When technical platforms scale rapidly, they hit a complex intersection where rigorous legal governance meets commercial MBA execution.
Clarity of Offering
An active legal and operations partner embedded directly into your business—not a distant consultant or slow advisory firm.
Authority & Protection
7+ years of expertise combining dual law credentials and an MBA to protect downside risk while accelerating deal volume.
Low-Friction Action
Clear engagement models and direct calendar access to quickly unblock operational bottlenecks and close deals.
Service Pillars
Dedicated Legal & Operations Advisor
Fractional leadership to guide internal operations and manage external counsel without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Key Deliverables:
- Regulatory compliance frameworks
- Corporate governance structuring
- Day-to-day operational strategy
Commercial Contracting
Accelerated deal cycles and protected downside risk specifically tailored for B2B tech platforms.
Key Deliverables:
- Structuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Standard vendor agreements
- Cross-border commercial alliances
Investment Readiness
Ensuring the startup is legally and operationally flawless before approaching investors or securing debt funding.
Key Deliverables:
- VC data room preparation
- Cap table structuring & share allotments
- Term sheet evaluation
Core Competencies
Dedicated Legal & Operations Advisor
Client Benefit: Fractional leadership to guide internal operations and manage external counsel without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Key Deliverables
- Regulatory Compliance Frameworks: Structuring policies and cross-border operational guardrails.
- Corporate Governance Structuring: Establishing board procedures, internal reporting, and compliance oversight.
- Day-to-Day Operational Strategy: Aligning business expansion with bulletproof legal scaffolding.
Embedded Leadership
Direct integration into leadership channels to unblock operational friction in real-time.
Commercial Contracting
Client Benefit: Accelerated deal cycles and protected downside risk for B2B tech platforms.
Key Deliverables
- Structuring SLAs: Service Level Agreements customized to limit liability while closing enterprise clients.
- Vendor & Partner Agreements: Reusable, protective agreement templates for fast turnaround.
- Cross-Border Commercial Alliances: Structuring multi-jurisdictional contracts that stand up in court.
Protected Downside
Turn high-stakes negotiations into executed contracts without non-standard exposure.
Investment Readiness
Client Benefit: Ensuring the startup is legally and operationally flawless before approaching investors or securing debt funding.
Key Deliverables
- VC Data Room Preparation: Organising cap tables, IP transfers, and corporate governance files.
- Cap Table Structuring & Share Allotments: Preventing equity dilution traps and cleaning historical records.
- Term Sheet Evaluation: Objective, strategic analysis of investor terms and protective covenants.
VC Diligence Ready
Definitive risk audits to resolve compliance gaps before institutional VCs review your records.
The Expansion Bridge (Europe Africa)
Cross-border expansion requires specialized regulatory entry and local compliance infrastructure. We assist companies in navigating multi-continental expansion with confidence.
Nigeria Access Programme
For European companies entering Africa.
Europe Launchpad
For African companies establishing a compliant European footprint and hard-currency revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our fractional legal & operations model.
Secured Founder Equity in Accelerator & VC Agreements
Audited residency programme agreements and term sheets from top-tier global accelerators, identifying critical contractual red flags and executing strategic share reclassifications to protect founder control.
Driven Full-Cycle Investment Readiness & Cap Table Management
Structured complex cap tables, executed share allotments, and evaluated early-stage term sheets to build flawless VC data rooms, ensuring founders were legally and operationally bulletproof before entering institutional due diligence.
Navigated Complex Co-Founder Transitions
Directed comprehensive corporate restructuring and internal board resolutions for a high-growth startup, ensuring foundational corporate governance and absolute operational continuity during a critical leadership transition.
Engineered Legal Roadmaps for Data-Intensive Platforms
Conducted deep-dive compliance audits on site policies and terms of service for a data-gathering platform, structuring a resilient, long-term regulatory roadmap to mitigate cross-border risk.
Accelerated Enterprise Deal Cycles
Structured bespoke, cross-border Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and vendor contracts across Europe and Africa, locking in commercial alliances while heavily protecting downside risk.
Pricing & Packages
The Investment Readiness Audit
Starting at €1,500
Best For
Startups preparing to raise debt or equity within the next 6 months.
The Deliverable
- Comprehensive audit of corporate governance & cap table structure
- Initial VC data room preparation & document index
- Definitive Red/Amber/Green risk report
- Actionable roadmap to fix compliance gaps before investor scrutiny
The Commercial Infrastructure Framework
Starting at €2,000
Best For
B2B platforms scaling customer acquisition but relying on handshake agreements or fragile templates.
The Deliverable
- Bespoke structuring of core Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Standard vendor & supplier agreement frameworks
- Cross-border commercial terms ready for immediate deployment
- Liability exposure analysis & risk mitigation clause bank
The Fractional Operator
Starting at €4,000 / month
Best For
High-growth companies needing continuous senior-level commercial execution & legal rigour without full-time executive overhead.
The Deliverable
- Dedicated legal & operations advisor integrated into leadership
- Set number of dedicated days per month for execution
- Direct management of external counsel to eliminate wasteful billable hours
- Ongoing contract negotiation & deal pipeline protection
Custom Engagements & Bespoke Strategy
Designed for unique operational bottlenecks, complex cross-border transitions, or targeted advisory work outside standard packages. Pricing: Custom Quoted.
Building the Foundation for Global Ambition
Oluwalani Ajayi Global Consulting Limited (LaniAjayi) is a boutique legal and operations advisory firm serving early-stage founders and high-growth technology companies. We exist to solve the bottleneck of the "messy middle", the critical phase where rapid commercial growth outpaces internal infrastructure.
Too many startups fail to scale not for a lack of ambition, but because growth is approached without structure. We bridge the gap between strategy and execution, delivering the operational scaffolding and legal rigour required to scale sustainably.
LaniAjayi
Oluwalani Ajayi Global Consulting Limited
Our Core Philosophy
Built on structural clarity, institutional discipline, and transparent value delivery.
Engineered for Growth
We believe that commercial operations should accelerate growth, not hinder it with unnecessary corporate bureaucracy.
Institutional Rigour
We build frameworks designed to withstand institutional due diligence, ensuring our clients are always investment-ready.
Transparent Execution
By productising our core outcomes, we eliminate the friction of traditional hourly legal billing, providing our clients with absolute clarity on deliverables and cost.
Our Team
Cynthia Ajayi
Founder & Principal Operator
Based in Lille, France
Cynthia Ajayi
Founder & Principal Operator
Cynthia Ajayi is a strategic commercial operator and legal advisor dedicated to building sustainable frameworks for early-stage companies. With dual credentials as a qualified lawyer holding an LL.B degree from Joseph Ayo Babalola University, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria via the Nigerian Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from IAE Lille, University School of Management, Lille, France, Cynthia brings over seven years of comprehensive professional experience to the firm.
Operating out of France, Cynthia integrates directly with global leadership teams to drive operational continuity and legal compliance. Rather than acting as a purely reactive external advisor, Cynthia functions as a fractional executive, managing day-to-day corporate governance, auditing accelerator residency agreements, executing share allotments, and structuring essential commercial Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Beyond the boardroom, Cynthia is deeply committed to community building, cultural diplomacy, and prison advocacy, bringing a grounded, human-centric approach to high-stakes corporate execution.
IAE Lille
Master of Business Administration
University School of Management, Lille, France.
BL & LL.B
Nigerian Law School & JABU
Called to the Bar (BL) with an LL.B degree from Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
7+ Years
Fractional Executive
Integrating directly into leadership teams to drive operational continuity.