Business Legal Services

Expert small business lawyers

Access commercially astute small business lawyers and give your business the reassurance to move forward

We’re a new breed of commercial law firm, purpose built to support ambitious small businesses.

Join over 2,000 successful entrepreneurs and rely on our team of expert small business lawyers for the support you need to unravel legal complexities, navigate challenges, and overcome barriers to growth.

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Legal services for SMEs

As a full service firm we have specialists in each area of business law. Whether that means supporting you to create new employment policies and procedures, reviewing your existing commercial contracts to better protect your business, or fighting your corner in a commercial dispute, you can depend on our expert team. Our core practice areas cover:

  • Commercial law & contracts
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection
  • Dispute resolution
  • Employee incentive arrangements
  • Employment law
  • Finance & lending
  • Intellectual property
  • IT law & commercial technology
  • Insolvency & corporate recovery

Testimonials

What our clients say

Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell CEO, Petalite
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
What I’ve been most impressed with is the way Rob and Ed have dug deep, independently, into our website and made sure every base is covered. They’ve looked under the surface of the website and highlighted areas where we need to ensure we have correct terms and policies in place. That’s first-class support.
Lameece Nagib Head of Operations, Hopin
Quite frankly I was stunned at the low cost of the service given the value it provided us.
Dr Matthew Carr CEO, Luffy.ai
Quick, concise and best of all reasonably priced
Tim Pedley Company Secretary, Biorelate Ltd
As with all experiences with the Harper James Solicitors team - rapid response, wise counsel and truly human.
Colin Lucas-Mudd CEO, Scredible
Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Harper James Solicitors have provided invaluable advice and the necessary instruments to raise capital from investors for our startup. The firm will remain as our solicitors of choice for the future.
Ellis Lynas CEO, LynasMedia
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
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell CEO, Petalite
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
What I’ve been most impressed with is the way Rob and Ed have dug deep, independently, into our website and made sure every base is covered. They’ve looked under the surface of the website and highlighted areas where we need to ensure we have correct terms and policies in place. That’s first-class support.
Lameece Nagib Head of Operations, Hopin
Quite frankly I was stunned at the low cost of the service given the value it provided us.
Dr Matthew Carr CEO, Luffy.ai
Quick, concise and best of all reasonably priced
Tim Pedley Company Secretary, Biorelate Ltd
As with all experiences with the Harper James Solicitors team - rapid response, wise counsel and truly human.
Colin Lucas-Mudd CEO, Scredible
Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Harper James Solicitors have provided invaluable advice and the necessary instruments to raise capital from investors for our startup. The firm will remain as our solicitors of choice for the future.
Ellis Lynas CEO, LynasMedia
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

Partners who understand your business

Growing a successful business is built on careful planning and strategic thinking, and as you scale your operation, you’ll undoubtedly need increasing amounts of well-drafted legal documents and sound small business legal advice from experienced advisors. That’s where we come in. We take a genuine interest in your business, acting as an extension of your team, there to get the best possible result for your business.

Our aim is to make legal advice more accessible and affordable for businesses, wherever you’re based across the country. With Harper James Solicitors, you’ll be partnered with knowledgeable small business lawyers at a fraction of the cost of a traditional law firm. In fact, we’ll provide legal assistance from just £145 per hour and we’re always transparent about costs.


Meet our team

Our team of small business lawyers is made up of experts who have run departments in Top 100 UK law firms or have extensive experience as in-house counsel at multi-national companies. With a pragmatic approach to problem solving, you can depend on us to provide you with sound legal support that’s easy to understand and gives you the confidence to move your business forward.


Pricing plans

Legal support designed
to fit your business needs

Our three transparent pricing packages are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:

City

Straightforward access to senior solicitors at a competitive rate.

An affordable solution for businesses needing one-off legal support. Receive ‘City’ partner-level expertise at a fraction of ‘City’ prices.

On-Demand

Providing you with priority access to a dedicated panel of highly experienced solicitors.

Fully account managed quarterly subscription service for businesses with more complex legal needs.




What next?

Please leave us your details and we’ll contact you to discuss your situation and legal requirements. There’s no charge for your initial consultation, and no-obligation to instruct us. We aim to respond to all messages received within 24 hours.

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Our offices

A national law firm

A national law firm

Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.

We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Head Office

Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
Regional Spaces

Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9QE
13th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
10 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HP
Harwell Innovation Centre, 173 Curie Avenue, Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG
1st Floor, Dearing House, 1 Young St, Sheffield, S1 4UP
White Building Studios, 1-4 Cumberland Place, Southampton, SO15 2NP
A national law firm

To access legal support from just £145 per hour arrange your no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your business requirements.

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