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Solicitors
75 team members
Abby is a senior employee share schemes solicitor, specialising in private equity investments, mergers & acquisitions, EMI share schemes, corporate finance and governance and more.
With over 12 years experience Abdi provides legal advice on acquiring, developing, and selling land for development.
Adam is a commercial solicitor at Harper James, having joined the firm in 2019, and qualified as a solicitor in 2023.
Adam is Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate, responsible for the legal services aspects of Harper James.
Alex has over 20 years' experience providing commercial property support to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to FTSE 100-350 companies.
With over 30 years of experience in corporate law, he has advised businesses from high growth start-ups to FTSE 100 (and international equivalent) in their M&A strategy, execution, fundraisings and joint ventures.
Barik is a senior dispute resolution solicitor with over 15 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution. His recent experience includes substantial and complex claims involving financial investments, tax schemes and commercial loans.
Becky is a highly knowledgeable commercial lawyer, specialising in Data Protection and Privacy Law. She can add value to a business by drawing on nearly 20 years of in-house experience.
Ben is a dual-qualified solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (qualifying in 2016) and assists clients with trade mark clearance searching, brand strategy and world wide trade mark protection as well as dealing with a range of intellectual property disputes and litigation.
Paralegals, trainee solicitors and legal assistants
8 team members
Adeena has five years of experience in commercial property where she has supported solicitors in various commercial real estate transactions.
Chetna is a Trainee Solicitor at Harper James. She is currently in the second seat of her training contract where she supports the Dispute Resolution team and assists solicitors and clients on a diverse range of matters.
Claire qualified as a CITMA Paralegal in 2018 and has over 25 years experience as an administrator.
Daniel is a Trainee Solicitor at Harper James. He supports the Employment team and assists solicitors and clients on a range of matters.
Jayne has 13 years of legal experience, and 19 years of experience in banking. She has a specialist paralegal practice qualification in company law, graduating in 2017.
Jen joins us from S&P Global Limited for a period of almost 13 years. Initially, she joined as an Executive Assistant where her role evolved to that of a Corporate Paralegal, and eventually, she was promoted to Senior Corporate Paralegal.
Louise advises primarily on trade mark protection, and has over eighteen years experience in intellectual property.
Pragya works as a trainee solicitor the Commercial team, where she helps clients succeed by assisting solicitors with a variety of matters.
Client services
7 team members
Charlotte has previously been a lawyer and small business owner, allowing her to empathise with clients and understand their daily challenges.
With over 18 years of customer service experience, Donna supports our Client Services team.
Emma enjoys assisting clients and ensuring their queries are resolved as promptly as possible. As a strong team member, Emma provides further support to the Client Services team, assisting with varied administrative tasks.
Kate is our Head of Client Services and is also a commercial and corporate lawyer, advising businesses from start-ups up to global companies on everything from investment and franchising to sale and purchase transactions, exits and much more.
Lana is a seasoned lawyer with substantial experience in litigation across South Africa and the United Kingdom. With over 12 years in the legal profession, she now provides client support across all areas.
Nicky is a Partner in Client Services, having previously worked as a commercial and corporate solicitor for 27 years, advising business on their corporate acquisitions and disposals, commercial contracts and arrangements and funding requirements.
Selina works closely with clients to understand their individual requirements, helping ensure that they receive first-class, tailored legal advice to facilitate the growth of their businesses.
Business growth
20 team members
Ali works with the Employment, Immigration and Commercial Property teams, planning and delivering marketing strategies, producing marketing plans for each team, building campaigns and delivering a wide range of marketing content.
Amber is responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting of marketing initiatives across all digital platforms.
Belinda's core responsibilities include developing content strategies, producing integrated marketing plans, and tracking new business and pipeline performance.
Ben is a Senior Business Development Executive at Harper James. Working closely with the Senior BD team to develop lasting relationships with clients.
Calum is responsible for our inbound and outbound marketing, working alongside the other members of the marketing team, he aims to increase our lead generation, client retention and build brand authority.
Douglas is Head of Digital Marketing and Data at Harper James. He is responsible for leading our digital marketing strategy, helping to deliver great results and drive business growth.
Evan focuses on developing relationships with new clients, investors and professional service providers.
Freddie focuses on inbound sales activity, fostering close relationships with new clients and key stakeholders.
Harry focuses on developing and strengthening relationships with our existing clients.
Business operations
15 team members
Andy is our Head of Finance, responsible for all aspects of the firm’s financial management.
Donna has worked in credit control roles for over 20 years and is responsible for assisting our finance team with the collection of aged debt and reducing the risk of potential future bad debt.
Eve is an Onboarding Coordinator at Harper James, having joined the company in May 2022 after completing her MBA at Sheffield Hallam University.
Helen is responsible for assisting with new client and matter onboarding, AML risk assessments for new clients, auditing new client onboarding processes and responding to compliance enquiries from solicitors and business support colleagues.
Helen supports our finance team with purchase ledger, billing support, and other ad hoc finance duties.
James is our Finance Systems and Reporting Manager and is responsible for the day to day management of our financial transactions, ensuring all transactions in and out of the company are accounted for,
Katie supports Eve and the Business Development Team with on-boarding and administrative duties
Working from our Birmingham office, Kay assists with day-to-day operations at Harper James.
Technology
11 team members
Beatrice collaborates closely with the product team to develop both the frontend UI/UX and backend APIs for our digital platform. She assists in system integrations, database management, and explores AI solutions.
Callum works as our IT Support and Training Technician, providing technical support across the firm from our Birmingham office.
Craig's primary focus is on leveraging advanced technologies, particularly AI, to enhance operational efficiency and client service. His responsibilities include developing sophisticated tools, leading the technology strategy, managing system integrations, and providing robust tech support to the team.
Doris assists in the full-stack development of our digital platform. She also supports the exploration and integration of AI solutions.
Meet Katy, our Business and Technology Strategist here at Harper James . She assists in aligning Harper James' business strategy with technological advancements.
Marika contributes to the new in-house development team, mainly developing the frontend of an innovative digital platform in the legal sector, supported by a team dedicated to nurturing her growth through comprehensive training.
With over 25 years of experience in software development, Matt is a Senior Software Developer at Harper James, focusing on enhancing productivity through cutting-edge technologies.
Mohini spearheads the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust QA process seamlessly integrated with the development cycle, ensuring quality at every stage.
Richard is dedicated to the development of Harper James' digital platform, contributing to system integrations, managing databases, and exploring the integration of AI solutions.
Executive leadership
6 team members
Adam is Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate, responsible for the legal services aspects of Harper James.
Craig's primary focus is on leveraging advanced technologies, particularly AI, to enhance operational efficiency and client service. His responsibilities include developing sophisticated tools, leading the technology strategy, managing system integrations, and providing robust tech support to the team.
Helle leads the strategic direction of our marketing and client experience functions, ensuring marketing efforts are seamlessly aligned with the delivery of services to foster a cohesive and exceptional client journey.
As a previous partner at DLA Piper, Sarah comes with a rich pedigree in providing expert commercial services for her clients.
Toby is the Founder & CEO of Harper James Solicitors, as well as a corporate & commercial solicitor. He specialises in venture capital and the tech sector.
Troy leads the strategic development and execution of the firm’s inbound, outbound, account management, and referral activities.