Social Enterprises & Impact Investing
Purpose Meets Legal Precision
Social enterprises and impact investors are redefining the role of business in society, driving progress in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and livelihoods. At GLA, we work alongside these changemakers to ensure their models are legally resilient and structurally aligned with their missions.
Whether it's a nonprofit with global donors, a hybrid enterprise with blended finance, or a foundation deploying catalytic capital, we understand the unique legal challenges of this sector—and meet them with clarity and care.
What We Do
We provide integrated legal support to organizations operating at the intersection of purpose and performance, ensuring their structures, funding, and operations align with both mission and compliance.
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Entity Structuring: Advising on the formation of Section 8 companies, public trusts, and hybrid models that enable social impact while ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Impact Investments: Structuring equity-linked funding, blended finance mechanisms, and cross-border capital flows tailored to the unique needs of impact-first enterprises.
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Governance & Compliance: Developing governance frameworks, supporting CSR program alignment, and ensuring adherence to regulatory regimes such as the FCRA and Companies Act
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Contracting for Impact: Drafting and negotiating grant agreements, memoranda of understanding, implementation contracts, and collaborative partnership frameworks across sectors.
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Employment & IP: Creating employment policies and structures that support operational growth, while safeguarding the intellectual property and knowledge frameworks behind social innovation.