London, UK – May 9, 2025 – We at Ardhann Ltd, innovators in smart composite solutions for hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage and transfer systems are delighted to announce today a strategic legal partnership with global law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. By leveraging Orrick's tailored services and incentive programs, Ardhann is setting the stage for its upcoming fundraising rounds and rapid scale-up.
Strengthening the Foundation for Investment
With Orrick's support, Ardhann has restructured its share capital and governance framework to ensure a clear ownership split between co-founders and full compliance with UK company law—critical prerequisites for institutional and angel investment. This groundwork gives investors confidence in Ardhann's corporate housekeeping and lays the path for smooth, efficient future financings.
Startup-First Incentives
Orrick offers a suite of legal incentives specifically designed to align with the timelines and budgets of high-growth startups. Highlights include:
- Complimentary Term Sheet Advice: No charge for Orrick's expert review and guidance on proposed investment terms prior to formal instruction on a financing round.
- Seed-Round Fee Flexibility: Choose between a £10,000 discount on seed-round legal fees or the option to defer the full cost of that round until Series A, easing cashflow pressures in the early stages.
- First-Year Company Secretarial at No Cost: Core compliance services—including registered office, annual filings, and statutory registers—are provided free for the first twelve months, followed by a nominal £2,500 annual fee thereafter.
Dedicated Growth-Stage Support
Beyond these incentives, Ardhann gains on-demand access to Orrick's global platform of over 1,150 lawyers across 26 offices. From IP protection and data privacy to employment matters and regulatory advice, the partnership ensures Ardhann can navigate evolving challenges without the burden of unexpected legal costs.
"Partnering with Orrick has empowered us to focus 100% on product development and market traction, knowing our legal and compliance foundations are solid—and that our spend is aligned with our growth trajectory."
— Sangeethsivan Sivakumar, Co-Founder & CEO, Ardhann
With Orrick's startup-focused incentives and deep venture-finance expertise, Ardhann is poised to welcome its first external investors later this year and to continue scaling its solution for revolutionising hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage and transfer systems.