Sectors
Technology Solicitors
We understand technology law, advising specialist technology companies as well as their partners, customers, and users.
We’ve worked with many technology clients because we’re specialists in start-ups, high growth, and venture-backed companies.
Whatever sub-sector you’re in, our technology lawyers work across a range of areas including IT contracts and licences, intellectual property, raising private equity financing and data protection.
We can help you protect your IP rights, manage your contractual relationships, incentivise staff, raise equity and deal with commercial disputes.
Our data protection solicitors can advise you on a range of data protection law issues, from what is covered by data protection, preventing breaches and violations to who needs to register, and following the principles in the Data Protection Act 2018.
Our dispute resolution, commercial and corporate teams can work together to resolve disputes and protect your contractual rights.
Our offices are in Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Southampton, Sheffield, and London if you need a meeting, but we typically work remotely to keep our overheads low which enables us to offer our innovative pricing packages.
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 8,000 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
What legal services do our technology solicitors offer
Technology now impacts all parts of business. Our technology solicitors are expert legal advisers to both specialist technology companies as well as their partners, customers, and users.
We understand the commercial issues involved in tech depend on the services and products involved, which is why we endeavour to understand your niche and its implications. Whether you are a crowdfunded start-up or a large multi-national, our dedicated team of technology specialists are adept at acting for you wherever and whenever technology defines or intersects your organisation.
Our technology lawyers provide cost-effective expert advice on how to resolve disputes in a range of contractual, IP, and data protection issues that cut across the sector, including:
- Data protection & privacy law
- Dispute resolution
- Distance selling regulations
- E-commerce directive
- IT contracts and agreements
- Software licencing (including SaaS agreements)
- Website development agreements
Technology industry experience
Some of our solicitors’ experience includes
- Acting for an IT company in relation to a £100m outsourcing contract with a UK central government department, including advising on termination, pursuing a claim in the Technology and Construction court, and achieving a settlement following a mediation.
- In wearable tech, advising a new company looking to launch a new activity tracker to the market designed to be specific to the healthcare industry, from patent registrations and industry-specific regulations to consumer trials and putting the legal documentation in place for the operation of the company.
- Acting for a national IT services company on its property portfolio.
Legal advice for your technology business
Our technology solicitors can advise on a broad range of software and technology issues varying from simple agreements to complex high-value deals. In particular, we can advise you on:
- Fintech
- Biotech
- Cyber security
- Software
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Cloud arrangements
- Outsourcing
- Video Games and apps
- Digital infrastructure and telecommunications
- Digital commerce
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning
- Hardware
Testimonials
What our clients say
Our solicitor at Harper James is excellent, with a great grasp of the law. But more importantly, he has a very astute business acumen where he is able to advise on the practical and strategic angle and not simply the legal side.
Joe Luong
CEO,
Crypta Labs
When I heard about Harper James’s Enable subscription service, it struck me as being a disruptive model and I was really impressed. One of the main things about Harper James is that I actually use their services without hesitation. We’ve experienced high levels of professionalism with Harper James, and all for a reasonable cost.
Nick Thompson
MD,
DCSL Software
It’s the best experience I have ever had of obtaining legal advice and assistance. Straight forward and value for money. I don't worry about making the odd call to get some quick advice. Historically I have felt ripped off by the legal profession - so much so that I only used them if I absolutely had to. This has been a really good experience.
Gary Luke
MD,
Connexica
As with any business, we need access to good quality legal advice without the fear of facing huge legal fees. The service provided by Harper James is ideal because they are always available to assist and we know that the advice provided is of outstanding quality, with pricing that is cost effective and completely transparent.
Laura Bowen
Director,
Admedo
Very easy to deal with
Marcus Whewell
COO,
eProp Services plc
Very proactive and led us through the process well.
Mike Smith
COO,
Strategic Blue Services
Harper James removes the stress for us. I know that we can get advice quickly, without some sort of golden clock being turned on when you pick up the phone. This means we can focus on running the business.
Tom Davenport
Co-Founder,
TalentPool
Harper James provides my small growing business with a scalable, reliable, team-oriented approach to legal advice. Whenever we face a problem, I know that Harper James are there to provide helpful and cost-effective advice, to scope out the options, make clear the costs and risks, and give me the information I need to make decisions.
Bryn Richards
CEO,
Aeristech
Harper James and Lindsay Gledhill manage to combine a sound knowledge of law with a common-sense approach - respectful of all parties and showing a great deal of intelligence. Highly recommended!
Jeremy Hyman
Director,
JSMT
Harper James have been fantastic. They always provide quality advice with quick turnarounds and, every time, we're pleasantly surprised when the invoice comes in!
Mark Nicholson
CEO,
Vivacity Labs
We rely on Harper James to provide us with support across a full range of service areas, from commercial contracts and employment issues to fundraisings and investments. The team at Harper James are always available to provide us with cost effective, pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
Nick Holzherr
CEO,
Whisk.com
Quick and responsive to our needs.
Stuart Young
MD,
Etive Technologies
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Quick, concise and best of all reasonably priced
Tim Pedley
Company Secretary,
Biorelate Ltd
Quite frankly I was stunned at the low cost of the service given the value it provided us.
Dr Matthew Carr
CEO,
Luffy.ai
Having the Extend plan with Harper James gives us constant access to leading legal experts across the areas of law we need to keep growing our business. I’m convinced no one delivers better service or beatable value.
Paul Hutton
CEO,
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
Knowing you have that level of legal support enables any new business to be able to move forward with more confidence. With Harper James we have that - and more.
Julian Cook
CEO and Co-Founder,
Howamigoing
It's very cost efficient and fast. I have enjoyed talking to everyone in the company as they are not only knowledgeable but can also relate to the situations that I need assistance with. Very happy!
Kerem Sozugecer
Founder & CEO,
LeftBrain Technology
What attracted me to Harper James was the pricing model they have in place. It means we get access to top legal professionals at prices we can afford. In our most recent funding round, the support we received was vital.
Mikhil Raja
CEO,
SonicJobs
For us, the support of Harper James Solicitors has been a gift. The collaboration we have had has been of tremendous importance. The service has been superb value for money.
Iraklis Bourantas
COO,
Novoville
Harper James have been incredibly professional and responsive. They immediately understood the challenges we have. Not only those of any small business, but those relating to building a piece of complex tech, and they have been able to help us navigate that from a legal perspective.
Alastair MacGregor
Founder,
Do IT
Great customer service with experienced staff. Mark and the Harper James team worked well with us and took the stress out of a situation. Advised us proactively to achieve the the best outcome for our situation.
Paul Smith
COO,
Incuto
Harper James are our trusted legal adviser and having them by our side at key moments in our business growth, knowing we are protected, is immensely reassuring.
Chris Mason
CEO,
Namos Solutions
Sarah was incredibly responsive to my e-mails and was accurate with rough timelines for completion. She was also very approachable and down to earth on an agreement that contains a lot of jargon and isn't that user friendly for people from a non legal background. She also took the time to get to know the purpose the document will be used for to make it accurate and legally binding.
Steph Darrah
Business Development Manager,
Playtonic Limited
Harper James has been invaluable. They drafted the relevant agreements and gave us sound legal advice in an area that we did not have prior experience in. As a start-up, having advice and feedback from an organisation that specialises in early-stage enterprises was instrumental in us having the confidence to push forward with our product
Dean Bryan
Co-Founder,
Yyoma
When you’re a start-up, you have to find creative ways to do everything you need to do. And you need to find people who can help you. Harper James can advise us on contracts just as well as a blue-chip London or New York law firm, but at a much lower hourly rate.
Jeff Kofman
CEO and Founder,
Trint
Getting access to the right skills when I really need them for exactly what I need
Daniel Lawrence
MD & Co-Founder,
Lawrence & Wedlock
Harper James has been the ideal law firm for Paragraf because of the flexibility that’s built into the extend subscription package. With HJ, I have all the legal expertise and answers I need at the end of an email. We have ambitious plans to fulfil, pushing our product lines overseas and bringing graphene electronics to the masses. There’s no better partner to help us get there than Harper James.
Cathy Cranton
Financial Director,
Paragraf
We were very impressed by the efficiency of the service we received. Having strong legal service support in place is vital for any business entering into a funding round.
Alexis Rog
Co-founder,
Sikoia
Harper James liaised with our clients solicitors in America and made sure all the i’s were dotted and t’s crossed. But it was more than that. It was important to have someone fighting our corner. I honestly don’t think we would have been taken as seriously had we not had the support we did.
Adam Taylor
Director,
Neutrino Global
Luckily we engaged Harper James right at the beginning of our journey. The flexibility of the Enable plan was ideal for us and in practice, it’s been even easier.
Jorge Higueras
Founder,
Serendipity Smart Giving
Abby got the job done in line with expectations. No dramas! I have used Harper James with several companies and for a range of legal topics. They generally provide good service at a very reasonable price point. They have a good understanding of growing technology companies.
Matthew Dreaper
Co-Founder and CFO,
Helix Technologies
I spoke to an expert who brought a new perspective on an old problem and added value. For the price and for a general solicitor's grade advice, it is excellent.
Tom Robins
CEO,
Switchee
It's been fantastic - I've worked with 3 lawyers to date (commercial, incentive, employment) and all three have been very competent in their areas.
The value for money is unbeatable - I have already recommended it to another start up who plans to reach out shortly.
Colin Blakely
Head of Finance,
Qargo Tech Limited
Knowing that we have Harper James to help us through complex situations and difficult negotiations is very reassuring. Sarah knows our business inside out and we can rely on her to provide clear and timely commercial advice.
And on the odd occasion that we’ve needed help through a dispute, Ian Carson has always stepped in and dealt with the situation before it gets out of hand.
Nick Thompson
CEO,
One Beyond
When we first came across Harper James and I saw the subscription model and level of service on offer, I remember thinking: wow, the expertise is there, and the price is very reasonable. We had been using a local firm up until that point and everything seemed to be becoming more and more expensive.
'We’ve been working with Harper James since 2017 and it’s been an absolute pleasure!
Nick Thompson
CEO,
One Beyond
Very easy to work with, explain complex information in a clear and accessible manner. Spent the extra time to research and confirm all options and was very clear about the costs and confirmed before any commitment.
Martin Farrington
Director of Information Technology,
The Future Laboratory
Really happy- would especially single out the work of David Sant who is an exceptional and pragmatic lawyer.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Studio Limited
The team at Harper James has got to know our business over 3 years and is super responsive, adaptable and versatile to our needs. The lawyers are helpful and just really nice people who we’ve come to trust.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Studio Limited
It's a great way of having an in-house lawyer but with much lower costs
Rachel Willis
Finance Manager,
Upscope Limited
One of the key factors as to why we went with the enable plan was how inexpensive and flexible the service is, the idea that you can pay monthly and get an hour of free advice gives us the reassurance that we’ll always have legal support on hand as the business continues to grow. The breadth of knowledge Emily has and the transparency of knowing exactly how much it’s going to cost is invaluable. It makes us feel as if we’re in control of how much we’re spending.
Sam Stockman
COO,
Guide Education
Brigitta’s always there, she listens and really understands us. In terms of turning things around quickly, it’s been fantastic. Speed was something that became very critical towards the end of the investment round. Bringing funding together when you've got a number of parties involved, especially keeping them happy, can be a stressful time. Brigitta was really supportive of that. We felt like she always had our best interests protected.
Andre Turville
Founder & CEO,
ARX Alliance
The Enable Plan has been really useful for us. We’re always watching our burn because that early money is important to us as a start-up. We get high quality legal event advice that doesn’t compromise on quality. Also, having access to a distributed team who have previously worked at some very credible firms is great. Having access to that level of experience and expertise, but not having to pay traditional firm prices is excellent.
Andre Turville
Founder & CEO,
ARX Alliance
A very positive experience where Kevin really dug in to the detail of our commercial offer and ensured it was documented robustly in the contract
Jonathan Pearce
Chief Commercial Officer,
Lacuna Space Ltd
Ease of use, a familiar legal team supporting my business who understand my business, and provide value for money.
Daniel Lawrence
CEO,
Bots For That Ltd
Fast, efficient and pragmatic advise! Excellent advise delivered quickly, over the weekend when needed such as with the recent SVB debacle.
Anna Fraser-Harris
CFO,
MyDidimo UK
The advice set out in Rob’s initial IP audit has helped us create a clear road map for our IP. It has also strengthened our case to get the follow-on grant and with that now secured, I look forward to working with Harper James on the next phase of our IP strategy.
Lucy Fenn
Head of Communications,
eWATERservices
Often we challenge the Harper James team with tough questions around commercial relationships and evolving law in deep technology, generative AI, and the like. We always receive thoughtful perspective and partnership in navigating our growth and protecting our business.
Veronica Orvalho
Founder and CEO,
Didimo
Having very senior solicitors on calls, who are acting for Celerity akin to in-house resource, allows us to punch above our weight legally and provides great credibility throughout the contracting process.
Craig Aston
COO,
Celerity Limited
We love Dave Sant. He’s super efficient, clear and understands our business.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Immersive Ltd
Super efficient service and June was a delight to work with.
Carol Evans
Director,
Harwood Brittain Technology
The Enable plan is such a great fit for an organisation like ours. It gives us the benefit of tapping into different experts when we need them, helping our business grow.
Nick Clapham
Managing Director,
VirtueUK
Harper James has been instrumental in our growth and success. Their expert guidance has transformed the way we operate, enabling us to implement best practices across various areas of our business. Thanks to their support, we now operate with a level of maturity and sophistication that sets us apart from other organisations of our size.
Nick Clapham
Managing Director,
VirtueUK
The switchover process from our previous advisors was incredibly smooth. Brigitta was efficient, fast, and quickly understood our requirements. Her pragmatic approach helped us cut through the legal complexities, and we were able to achieve our goal within the tight timeframe.
Steve Carrod
Co-Founder,
DMPG
Absolutely fantastic provider for an SME like us. We’re a small team of ~30 people, so we don’t quite have the budget for a full time in-house counsel, but we also have lots of legal things we need help with! We’ve had a really useful and insightful experience with Julia Ellis from the Commercial team so far - which is going to make a massive difference to our business. Thank you Harper James!
Chris Houghton
CEO,
Beacon CRM
As always, the Harper James team is responsive and thorough. Always a joy to work with. In addition to your diverse and high-quality expertise, we appreciate the quality of the communication and management around dates and deliverables. It helps us manage expectations and plan accordingly. You seamlessly operate as a natural extension of our team.
Larisa Sheckler
Head of Global Operations,
Whisk at Foodient Ltd
Getting in touch with a law firm with diverse expertise for a gap analysis is vital - there are often areas requiring legal input that you might not anticipate. The solicitors at Harper James have taken the time to understand our business model and create specific contracts that have helped us unlock partnerships with large groups
Dr Charles Carslake
Co-founder and CEO,
Vet Vision AI
Mairead assisted us with updating our standard documentation and provided an excellent and forensic set of Terms and Conditions.
Jon Gilbert
General Manager ,
Elliott Media
The tech team at Harper James work well and support our business when we need extra guidance. Rob always works to give us pragmatic solutions to contract issue.
Alex Brain
Operational Director,
Macs Eu Limited
Our solicitor at Harper James is excellent, with a great grasp of the law. But more importantly, he has a very astute business acumen where he is able to advise on the practical and strategic angle and not simply the legal side.
Joe Luong
CEO,
Crypta Labs
When I heard about Harper James’s Enable subscription service, it struck me as being a disruptive model and I was really impressed. One of the main things about Harper James is that I actually use their services without hesitation. We’ve experienced high levels of professionalism with Harper James, and all for a reasonable cost.
Nick Thompson
MD,
DCSL Software
It’s the best experience I have ever had of obtaining legal advice and assistance. Straight forward and value for money. I don't worry about making the odd call to get some quick advice. Historically I have felt ripped off by the legal profession - so much so that I only used them if I absolutely had to. This has been a really good experience.
Gary Luke
MD,
Connexica
As with any business, we need access to good quality legal advice without the fear of facing huge legal fees. The service provided by Harper James is ideal because they are always available to assist and we know that the advice provided is of outstanding quality, with pricing that is cost effective and completely transparent.
Laura Bowen
Director,
Admedo
Very easy to deal with
Marcus Whewell
COO,
eProp Services plc
Very proactive and led us through the process well.
Mike Smith
COO,
Strategic Blue Services
Harper James removes the stress for us. I know that we can get advice quickly, without some sort of golden clock being turned on when you pick up the phone. This means we can focus on running the business.
Tom Davenport
Co-Founder,
TalentPool
Harper James provides my small growing business with a scalable, reliable, team-oriented approach to legal advice. Whenever we face a problem, I know that Harper James are there to provide helpful and cost-effective advice, to scope out the options, make clear the costs and risks, and give me the information I need to make decisions.
Bryn Richards
CEO,
Aeristech
Harper James and Lindsay Gledhill manage to combine a sound knowledge of law with a common-sense approach - respectful of all parties and showing a great deal of intelligence. Highly recommended!
Jeremy Hyman
Director,
JSMT
Harper James have been fantastic. They always provide quality advice with quick turnarounds and, every time, we're pleasantly surprised when the invoice comes in!
Mark Nicholson
CEO,
Vivacity Labs
We rely on Harper James to provide us with support across a full range of service areas, from commercial contracts and employment issues to fundraisings and investments. The team at Harper James are always available to provide us with cost effective, pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
Nick Holzherr
CEO,
Whisk.com
Quick and responsive to our needs.
Stuart Young
MD,
Etive Technologies
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Quick, concise and best of all reasonably priced
Tim Pedley
Company Secretary,
Biorelate Ltd
Quite frankly I was stunned at the low cost of the service given the value it provided us.
Dr Matthew Carr
CEO,
Luffy.ai
Having the Extend plan with Harper James gives us constant access to leading legal experts across the areas of law we need to keep growing our business. I’m convinced no one delivers better service or beatable value.
Paul Hutton
CEO,
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
Knowing you have that level of legal support enables any new business to be able to move forward with more confidence. With Harper James we have that - and more.
Julian Cook
CEO and Co-Founder,
Howamigoing
It's very cost efficient and fast. I have enjoyed talking to everyone in the company as they are not only knowledgeable but can also relate to the situations that I need assistance with. Very happy!
Kerem Sozugecer
Founder & CEO,
LeftBrain Technology
What attracted me to Harper James was the pricing model they have in place. It means we get access to top legal professionals at prices we can afford. In our most recent funding round, the support we received was vital.
Mikhil Raja
CEO,
SonicJobs
For us, the support of Harper James Solicitors has been a gift. The collaboration we have had has been of tremendous importance. The service has been superb value for money.
Iraklis Bourantas
COO,
Novoville
Harper James have been incredibly professional and responsive. They immediately understood the challenges we have. Not only those of any small business, but those relating to building a piece of complex tech, and they have been able to help us navigate that from a legal perspective.
Alastair MacGregor
Founder,
Do IT
Great customer service with experienced staff. Mark and the Harper James team worked well with us and took the stress out of a situation. Advised us proactively to achieve the the best outcome for our situation.
Paul Smith
COO,
Incuto
Harper James are our trusted legal adviser and having them by our side at key moments in our business growth, knowing we are protected, is immensely reassuring.
Chris Mason
CEO,
Namos Solutions
Sarah was incredibly responsive to my e-mails and was accurate with rough timelines for completion. She was also very approachable and down to earth on an agreement that contains a lot of jargon and isn't that user friendly for people from a non legal background. She also took the time to get to know the purpose the document will be used for to make it accurate and legally binding.
Steph Darrah
Business Development Manager,
Playtonic Limited
Harper James has been invaluable. They drafted the relevant agreements and gave us sound legal advice in an area that we did not have prior experience in. As a start-up, having advice and feedback from an organisation that specialises in early-stage enterprises was instrumental in us having the confidence to push forward with our product
Dean Bryan
Co-Founder,
Yyoma
When you’re a start-up, you have to find creative ways to do everything you need to do. And you need to find people who can help you. Harper James can advise us on contracts just as well as a blue-chip London or New York law firm, but at a much lower hourly rate.
Jeff Kofman
CEO and Founder,
Trint
Getting access to the right skills when I really need them for exactly what I need
Daniel Lawrence
MD & Co-Founder,
Lawrence & Wedlock
Harper James has been the ideal law firm for Paragraf because of the flexibility that’s built into the extend subscription package. With HJ, I have all the legal expertise and answers I need at the end of an email. We have ambitious plans to fulfil, pushing our product lines overseas and bringing graphene electronics to the masses. There’s no better partner to help us get there than Harper James.
Cathy Cranton
Financial Director,
Paragraf
We were very impressed by the efficiency of the service we received. Having strong legal service support in place is vital for any business entering into a funding round.
Alexis Rog
Co-founder,
Sikoia
Harper James liaised with our clients solicitors in America and made sure all the i’s were dotted and t’s crossed. But it was more than that. It was important to have someone fighting our corner. I honestly don’t think we would have been taken as seriously had we not had the support we did.
Adam Taylor
Director,
Neutrino Global
Luckily we engaged Harper James right at the beginning of our journey. The flexibility of the Enable plan was ideal for us and in practice, it’s been even easier.
Jorge Higueras
Founder,
Serendipity Smart Giving
Abby got the job done in line with expectations. No dramas! I have used Harper James with several companies and for a range of legal topics. They generally provide good service at a very reasonable price point. They have a good understanding of growing technology companies.
Matthew Dreaper
Co-Founder and CFO,
Helix Technologies
I spoke to an expert who brought a new perspective on an old problem and added value. For the price and for a general solicitor's grade advice, it is excellent.
Tom Robins
CEO,
Switchee
It's been fantastic - I've worked with 3 lawyers to date (commercial, incentive, employment) and all three have been very competent in their areas.
The value for money is unbeatable - I have already recommended it to another start up who plans to reach out shortly.
Colin Blakely
Head of Finance,
Qargo Tech Limited
Knowing that we have Harper James to help us through complex situations and difficult negotiations is very reassuring. Sarah knows our business inside out and we can rely on her to provide clear and timely commercial advice.
And on the odd occasion that we’ve needed help through a dispute, Ian Carson has always stepped in and dealt with the situation before it gets out of hand.
Nick Thompson
CEO,
One Beyond
When we first came across Harper James and I saw the subscription model and level of service on offer, I remember thinking: wow, the expertise is there, and the price is very reasonable. We had been using a local firm up until that point and everything seemed to be becoming more and more expensive.
'We’ve been working with Harper James since 2017 and it’s been an absolute pleasure!
Nick Thompson
CEO,
One Beyond
Very easy to work with, explain complex information in a clear and accessible manner. Spent the extra time to research and confirm all options and was very clear about the costs and confirmed before any commitment.
Martin Farrington
Director of Information Technology,
The Future Laboratory
Really happy- would especially single out the work of David Sant who is an exceptional and pragmatic lawyer.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Studio Limited
The team at Harper James has got to know our business over 3 years and is super responsive, adaptable and versatile to our needs. The lawyers are helpful and just really nice people who we’ve come to trust.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Studio Limited
It's a great way of having an in-house lawyer but with much lower costs
Rachel Willis
Finance Manager,
Upscope Limited
One of the key factors as to why we went with the enable plan was how inexpensive and flexible the service is, the idea that you can pay monthly and get an hour of free advice gives us the reassurance that we’ll always have legal support on hand as the business continues to grow. The breadth of knowledge Emily has and the transparency of knowing exactly how much it’s going to cost is invaluable. It makes us feel as if we’re in control of how much we’re spending.
Sam Stockman
COO,
Guide Education
Brigitta’s always there, she listens and really understands us. In terms of turning things around quickly, it’s been fantastic. Speed was something that became very critical towards the end of the investment round. Bringing funding together when you've got a number of parties involved, especially keeping them happy, can be a stressful time. Brigitta was really supportive of that. We felt like she always had our best interests protected.
Andre Turville
Founder & CEO,
ARX Alliance
The Enable Plan has been really useful for us. We’re always watching our burn because that early money is important to us as a start-up. We get high quality legal event advice that doesn’t compromise on quality. Also, having access to a distributed team who have previously worked at some very credible firms is great. Having access to that level of experience and expertise, but not having to pay traditional firm prices is excellent.
Andre Turville
Founder & CEO,
ARX Alliance
A very positive experience where Kevin really dug in to the detail of our commercial offer and ensured it was documented robustly in the contract
Jonathan Pearce
Chief Commercial Officer,
Lacuna Space Ltd
Ease of use, a familiar legal team supporting my business who understand my business, and provide value for money.
Daniel Lawrence
CEO,
Bots For That Ltd
Fast, efficient and pragmatic advise! Excellent advise delivered quickly, over the weekend when needed such as with the recent SVB debacle.
Anna Fraser-Harris
CFO,
MyDidimo UK
The advice set out in Rob’s initial IP audit has helped us create a clear road map for our IP. It has also strengthened our case to get the follow-on grant and with that now secured, I look forward to working with Harper James on the next phase of our IP strategy.
Lucy Fenn
Head of Communications,
eWATERservices
Often we challenge the Harper James team with tough questions around commercial relationships and evolving law in deep technology, generative AI, and the like. We always receive thoughtful perspective and partnership in navigating our growth and protecting our business.
Veronica Orvalho
Founder and CEO,
Didimo
Having very senior solicitors on calls, who are acting for Celerity akin to in-house resource, allows us to punch above our weight legally and provides great credibility throughout the contracting process.
Craig Aston
COO,
Celerity Limited
We love Dave Sant. He’s super efficient, clear and understands our business.
Aela Callan
Co-founder,
Head Set Immersive Ltd
Super efficient service and June was a delight to work with.
Carol Evans
Director,
Harwood Brittain Technology
The Enable plan is such a great fit for an organisation like ours. It gives us the benefit of tapping into different experts when we need them, helping our business grow.
Nick Clapham
Managing Director,
VirtueUK
Harper James has been instrumental in our growth and success. Their expert guidance has transformed the way we operate, enabling us to implement best practices across various areas of our business. Thanks to their support, we now operate with a level of maturity and sophistication that sets us apart from other organisations of our size.
Nick Clapham
Managing Director,
VirtueUK
The switchover process from our previous advisors was incredibly smooth. Brigitta was efficient, fast, and quickly understood our requirements. Her pragmatic approach helped us cut through the legal complexities, and we were able to achieve our goal within the tight timeframe.
Steve Carrod
Co-Founder,
DMPG
Absolutely fantastic provider for an SME like us. We’re a small team of ~30 people, so we don’t quite have the budget for a full time in-house counsel, but we also have lots of legal things we need help with! We’ve had a really useful and insightful experience with Julia Ellis from the Commercial team so far - which is going to make a massive difference to our business. Thank you Harper James!
Chris Houghton
CEO,
Beacon CRM
As always, the Harper James team is responsive and thorough. Always a joy to work with. In addition to your diverse and high-quality expertise, we appreciate the quality of the communication and management around dates and deliverables. It helps us manage expectations and plan accordingly. You seamlessly operate as a natural extension of our team.
Larisa Sheckler
Head of Global Operations,
Whisk at Foodient Ltd
Getting in touch with a law firm with diverse expertise for a gap analysis is vital - there are often areas requiring legal input that you might not anticipate. The solicitors at Harper James have taken the time to understand our business model and create specific contracts that have helped us unlock partnerships with large groups
Dr Charles Carslake
Co-founder and CEO,
Vet Vision AI
Mairead assisted us with updating our standard documentation and provided an excellent and forensic set of Terms and Conditions.
Jon Gilbert
General Manager ,
Elliott Media
The tech team at Harper James work well and support our business when we need extra guidance. Rob always works to give us pragmatic solutions to contract issue.
Alex Brain
Operational Director,
Macs Eu Limited
Technology solicitors with sector expertise
At Harper James Solicitors, we have historically focused on the tech sector. We advise a number of innovative and growing technology companies, with specialisms in IT and e-commerce.
Our solicitors have all been recruited from top 100 law firms or international businesses, and come with a wealth of experience and expertise in all areas of the technology sector. Our technology team spans several legal practice areas, so whatever legal advice you need, we have a business solicitor with experience advising technology businesses and able to deal with your needs quickly and cost-effectively.
Rob Cobley is our commercial technology and intellectual property partner and leads on much of our technology work at Harper James Solicitors.
Having originally worked for an IBM spin-out software development house, Rob worked for Santander bank as an IP/brand management lawyer before qualifying as a solicitor. After four years in Birmingham at Cobbetts and SGH Martinaeu, Rob joins us from regional firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys, where he was head of the intellectual property and technology team. Rob has particular experience working with technology businesses, from crowdfunded start-ups to large multi-nationals, and has over the past 12 years worked in-house for several ISPs and a leading international tech company. As an IP lawyer, whilst predominantly non-contentious – advising clients on protecting and commercialising their exciting tech innovations – Rob has helped IP-rich businesses like Aardman Animations take action against online and offline infringements around the globe.
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