Harper James commended for New Law Business of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026

We’re proud to share that Harper James has been commended for New Law Business of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026.

Awards are not what drive us, but being commended in this category means a great deal because it reflects the mission behind Harper James: offering ambitious SMEs a genuine alternative to traditional law firms; one built around their needs, from our pricing and senior expertise to the tech that supports how we deliver it.

The Lawyer Awards are among the legal sector’s most respected accolades. The New Law Business category celebrates firms reshaping the profession through innovation, performance and client impact.

A legal service built especially for growing SMEs

When Toby Harper founded Harper James in 2014, the goal was straightforward: build a better way to deliver legal services for ambitious, scaling businesses.

That meant moving away from traditional law firm structures towards a model built around the needs of modern companies. Our clients work with experienced commercial lawyers, many with in-house experience, who act as a true extension of their team, with responsive, business-focused advice and transparent pricing.

That approach has helped over 8,000 businesses get the legal support they need at different stages of growth.

What this recognition means to us

Toby Harper says:

To be commended in this category is a brilliant moment for the whole Harper James team.

“When launching the firm, we were asking clients and lawyers to back a different way of doing things. That only works if people believe in the model and if you keep proving it delivers.

“Our clients have trusted us with some of the most important moments in their growth, and our people have taken that trust and consistently delivered the quality, judgement and care those moments deserve. That is what I’m most proud of and what makes this recognition so rewarding.