Business Legal Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate solicitors get the job done correctly, quickly and effectively, whilst keeping your costs to a minimum
We’ve supported countless founders and business leaders in achieving their ambitions – whether that’s negotiating the best investment deal, navigating corporate governance, or successfully buying or selling a business.
We’re by your side from start to finish, delivering clear, practical advice, timely communication, via our transparent, cost-effective service plans.
Your trusted partner in navigating legal complexities
How our corporate solicitors can help
Business law is complex, and having the right expertise on your side makes all the difference. Engaging a dedicated corporate solicitor who specialises in the field and understands how to get the job done efficiently can help you minimise risk, save valuable time, and achieve effective results. We focus on evaluating the issues that matter to you and use these to drive your corporate transactions. We can support you with a wide range of corporate and company law requirements, including:
Funding and investment
We’ll guide you through the investment process, assisting you with your investment structure. We are experienced in pre-seed, seed, venture capital and Series A-C funding rounds.
Mergers and acquisitions
Our team will guide you through the complexities of a merger, acquisition or sale. We’ll work with you to understand what you are hoping to achieve from the deal, helping you answer important questions so your M&A transaction can be executed in time and to budget.
Corporate governance
We will work with you to implement the foundations of consistently up-to-date corporate governance and compliance which match your company and meet the interests of all stakeholders.
EIS and SEIS schemes
We’ll help you qualify as a target for investors in tax-advantaged schemes. We’ll also advise on the impact this will have on your business and existing shareholdings.
Share capital
We’ll help you get a clear understanding of how your ownership structure can attract capital to your company. We can smooth your dealings with shareholders and help you provide them with an appropriate package of rights in your company.
Employee share schemes
Working closely with our employee incentive arrangements team, we can help you unpick the complexities of tax-advantaged investment schemes and employee share plans to help you attract funding and talent.
Company agreements
Together with our commercial and employment teams, we will draft and review your shareholder agreements, articles of association, SaaS agreements, employment and service contracts. We can also advise on board structure and decision making.
Cap table drafting
We’ll draft your cap table, including unique scenario modelling and shareholder resolution tracking to make sure you know where you stand pre/post-investment.
Company structures
We’ll advise you on the best structure to suit your company’s needs. We can help you set up as a Partnership, Limited company or Limited liability partnership.
We take you into account
Your business, your goals, our legal support
We take pride in shaping our approach to suit each client’s unique needs. Just as no two businesses are alike, the support they require from their lawyers should be just as distinctive. Whatever you need from us, we’ll adapt our expertise to deliver it in the way that works best for you.
We leverage our experience and expertise to support you in the way that suits you best, always staying flexible and ready to adapt.
We cut the legal jargon
We break down complex legal issues, explaining their impact on your business or goals in a way that’s easy to understand and actionable. Alongside this, we proactively identify potential pitfalls in transactions to prevent future issues that could cost you valuable time and money.
No unexpected costs
Great legal service is about more than technical knowledge – it’s about understanding your industry and, above all, building a genuine relationship with you and your business. With our guidance, your business will have a solid legal foundation, empowering you to grow and operate with certainty.
Understanding your business
Great legal service is about more than technical knowledge – it’s about understanding your industry and, above all, building a genuine relationship with you and your business. With our guidance, your business will have a solid legal foundation, empowering you to grow and operate with certainty.
Who we help
Founders and Business Leaders
Securing the right investment deal or acquiring the right business isn’t just a transaction – it’s a game-changer. With the right support, these milestones can set the stage for market leadership, turning opportunities into lasting success.
That’s why business leaders, from founders, accountants, and investors, turn to us for support. Our experience allows us to strike the right balance, delivering legal advice that not only meets your immediate needs but aligns with your long-term business strategy.
Our individual approach ensures that, no matter your role, we work as an extension of your team.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Our clients have confidence in our services. Hear about their positive experiences with us.
The Enable plan was just the right plan for us. It’s economic and we were really pleased with the numbers. As a start-up, it was important for us to seek the right legal advice while keeping costs to a minimum. It’s given us a breadth of high-quality legal knowledge at a great price point – something we just wouldn’t get at a traditional firm.
Freddie Savundra
Founder,
Meet Parker
Choosing Harper James was the best decision we made during this process. At one point, we felt stuck and struggled with providing certain documentation. Brigitta and the team knew how to explain what was needed and suddenly the process became much clearer. The guidance we received helped us avoid unnecessary delays and expenses. It made all the difference.
Steve Carrod
Co-Founder,
DMPG
When we were in the process of raising funds for our business venture, we were fortunate enough to have the support of Harper James. Their advice and guidance were extremely beneficial to us, and we’ve been impressed by their responsive service.
TJ Herbert
CEO and Founder,
Itchy Fish
Harper James is the right fit for us, I was attracted to the firm by the experience and reputation of their large team of specialist solicitors. And best of all, I have this support at a price point that’s very competitive compared to their competition.
Andrew Worsley
Chairman,
Harbour Healthcare
Matt and Paul understand the brief, and they understand our business. Their attention to detail and joined-up approach is excellent. They’re able to understand exactly what we need and the vision of the group going forward. Growing at this rate presents some risk, so having a legal team that appreciates this and supports us with the legal advice we need to take on every challenge in our mission to scale is key.
Alex Newey
Chairman,
Greosn
It was delightful working with Stephen and Callum on the fundraise. As an ex-investment banker, I’ve worked with many law firms and the legal process can be quite painful. We wanted to make sure our investors were protected and there were no delays with the raise. The fundraise was executed smoothly and Stephen and Callum were both very helpful. Callum was extremely bright. They both pointed out lots of things that we had missed.
Hana Salussolia
Chief Operating Officer,
Medisonal
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
The team are responsive to my requests for support and the feedback and help that I have received from the legal team has always been well presented and thought through. The quality of support and the flexibility with which it is provided (monthly payments), is perfect for my business.
Peter Denton
Director,
Enso Equestrian
It’s been great working with Adam. He’s approachable and very friendly. When initially contacting Harper James, I wanted an experienced advisor that knew how to maneuver the acquisition landscape. Adam certainly knew how to do this, and his timing and responsiveness was second to none.
Mohammed Elmasry
CEO,
Tactful AI
On behalf of Emerald, I wanted to say thank you for your tremendous work on this deal. You have been always available and with the correct legal advice. You are by miles the best lawyer (technically and morally) we have ever worked with.
Arian Zandi
Co-Founder,
Emerald Hospitality Group
For any small business looking for the right law firm to guide you through an acquisition I would highly recommend Harper James. My personal experience was with Matt Shakesheff who looked after my sale and passed me over to their team who looked over my new contract of employment as I was staying with my buyer for a 2 year handover. They delivered on budget and on time.
Richard William Turbutt
Director,
CorroGuard
The Enable plan was just the right plan for us. It’s economic and we were really pleased with the numbers. As a start-up, it was important for us to seek the right legal advice while keeping costs to a minimum. It’s given us a breadth of high-quality legal knowledge at a great price point – something we just wouldn’t get at a traditional firm.
Freddie Savundra
Founder,
Meet Parker
Choosing Harper James was the best decision we made during this process. At one point, we felt stuck and struggled with providing certain documentation. Brigitta and the team knew how to explain what was needed and suddenly the process became much clearer. The guidance we received helped us avoid unnecessary delays and expenses. It made all the difference.
Steve Carrod
Co-Founder,
DMPG
When we were in the process of raising funds for our business venture, we were fortunate enough to have the support of Harper James. Their advice and guidance were extremely beneficial to us, and we’ve been impressed by their responsive service.
TJ Herbert
CEO and Founder,
Itchy Fish
Harper James is the right fit for us, I was attracted to the firm by the experience and reputation of their large team of specialist solicitors. And best of all, I have this support at a price point that’s very competitive compared to their competition.
Andrew Worsley
Chairman,
Harbour Healthcare
Matt and Paul understand the brief, and they understand our business. Their attention to detail and joined-up approach is excellent. They’re able to understand exactly what we need and the vision of the group going forward. Growing at this rate presents some risk, so having a legal team that appreciates this and supports us with the legal advice we need to take on every challenge in our mission to scale is key.
Alex Newey
Chairman,
Greosn
It was delightful working with Stephen and Callum on the fundraise. As an ex-investment banker, I’ve worked with many law firms and the legal process can be quite painful. We wanted to make sure our investors were protected and there were no delays with the raise. The fundraise was executed smoothly and Stephen and Callum were both very helpful. Callum was extremely bright. They both pointed out lots of things that we had missed.
Hana Salussolia
Chief Operating Officer,
Medisonal
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
The team are responsive to my requests for support and the feedback and help that I have received from the legal team has always been well presented and thought through. The quality of support and the flexibility with which it is provided (monthly payments), is perfect for my business.
Peter Denton
Director,
Enso Equestrian
It’s been great working with Adam. He’s approachable and very friendly. When initially contacting Harper James, I wanted an experienced advisor that knew how to maneuver the acquisition landscape. Adam certainly knew how to do this, and his timing and responsiveness was second to none.
Mohammed Elmasry
CEO,
Tactful AI
On behalf of Emerald, I wanted to say thank you for your tremendous work on this deal. You have been always available and with the correct legal advice. You are by miles the best lawyer (technically and morally) we have ever worked with.
Arian Zandi
Co-Founder,
Emerald Hospitality Group
For any small business looking for the right law firm to guide you through an acquisition I would highly recommend Harper James. My personal experience was with Matt Shakesheff who looked after my sale and passed me over to their team who looked over my new contract of employment as I was staying with my buyer for a 2 year handover. They delivered on budget and on time.
Richard William Turbutt
Director,
CorroGuard
Meet our team
Why choose our corporate solicitors?
We have worked at some of the top law firms in the UK, as well as in-house counsel providing support for large, international firms.
Our experience means that our corporate lawyers can spot when there is potential for negotiation and can offer expert advice when there isn’t. This comes from having acted on different sides of corporate transactions for multiple clients.
When appropriate, we also know when it’s right to leverage the expertise of our wider team to achieve the best possible outcome – whether that’s because property is an important part of a transaction’s due diligence, you want to implement share plans to retain key talent, or are managing the transfer of employees in a complex restructure.
Find out more about who you’ll be working with:
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £219 per month, with £149 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 36% discount on our Standard Rates.
Working with founders and business leaders
Notable projects
We have been involved in a variety of large and small scale projects, often with internationally recognised firms on the other side.
Industry | Medtech
Type | Seed investment
Deal Value | £5M
This milestone round, led by KHP Ventures, a medtech-focused fund backed by the NHS, also drew new investors, including EInk, RAW Ventures, and OKG Capital, alongside continued support from backers like Qantx and UKI2S.
Industry | Agriculture and horticulture
Type | Buyer
We assisted with Greosn’s acquisitions, including advising on the whole spectrum of M&A, due diligence and making sure deals close quickly.
Industry | Cybersecurity
Type | Equity investment
We assisted with ARX’s initial equity investment, helping convert a Future Fund convertible loan agreement and separately advised on new convertible loans and warrants with an existing shareholder and new funder.
Industry | Customer engagement
Type | Seller
We advised Tactful AI, an intelligent AI-powered customer engagement platform on their acquisition to Dstny Group. We made sure the acquisition went as smoothly as possible, making sure the founders got the best deal terms.
Industry | Fintech
Type | Pre-seed investment
Deal Value | £1.6M
We assisted Sikoia with their pre-seed round through Europe's Earlybird and Seedcamp, helping to accelerate their product development and functionality expansion.
Industry | Financial services
Type | Seller
We assisted Meet Parker, an AI-powered digital engagement tool with their early-stage seed round and acquisition, making sure their convertible loan notes, due diligence, sales preparation and share purchase agreements were watertight as they made the move to scale.
Industry | Medtech
Type | Seed investment
Deal Value | £2.2M
We advised Axis Spine Technologies on their £2.2m funding round, led by ACF Investors and Mercia’s EIS funds, enabling the launch of a transformative spinal treatment device in the US.
Industry | Care homes
Type | Buyer
We helped Harbour Healthcare, a family-owned care home operator restructure their group to facilitate better borrowing power and assisted in four large acquisitions of ‘trading’ care homes.
Industry | Financial services and wealth management
Type | Seller
We acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Barry Fleming and Partners to Kingswood for £6.2m.
Industry | Medtech
Type | Seed investment
Deal Value | £5M
This milestone round, led by KHP Ventures, a medtech-focused fund backed by the NHS, also drew new investors, including EInk, RAW Ventures, and OKG Capital, alongside continued support from backers like Qantx and UKI2S.
Industry | Agriculture and horticulture
Type | Buyer
We assisted with Greosn’s acquisitions, including advising on the whole spectrum of M&A, due diligence and making sure deals close quickly.
Industry | Cybersecurity
Type | Equity investment
We assisted with ARX’s initial equity investment, helping convert a Future Fund convertible loan agreement and separately advised on new convertible loans and warrants with an existing shareholder and new funder.
Industry | Customer engagement
Type | Seller
We advised Tactful AI, an intelligent AI-powered customer engagement platform on their acquisition to Dstny Group. We made sure the acquisition went as smoothly as possible, making sure the founders got the best deal terms.
Industry | Fintech
Type | Pre-seed investment
Deal Value | £1.6M
We assisted Sikoia with their pre-seed round through Europe's Earlybird and Seedcamp, helping to accelerate their product development and functionality expansion.
Industry | Financial services
Type | Seller
We assisted Meet Parker, an AI-powered digital engagement tool with their early-stage seed round and acquisition, making sure their convertible loan notes, due diligence, sales preparation and share purchase agreements were watertight as they made the move to scale.
Industry | Medtech
Type | Seed investment
Deal Value | £2.2M
We advised Axis Spine Technologies on their £2.2m funding round, led by ACF Investors and Mercia’s EIS funds, enabling the launch of a transformative spinal treatment device in the US.
Industry | Care homes
Type | Buyer
We helped Harbour Healthcare, a family-owned care home operator restructure their group to facilitate better borrowing power and assisted in four large acquisitions of ‘trading’ care homes.
Industry | Financial services and wealth management
Type | Seller
We acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Barry Fleming and Partners to Kingswood for £6.2m.
