Who we help
Legal support for business leaders
We’ve helped MDs turn strategy into action, guided HR Directors through fast-changing employment law, and acted as an extension of in-house legal teams needing extra hands to manage their workload.
Wherever you sit in the organisation, our commercial mindset and real-world experience mean you get pragmatic, plain-English advice you can act on right away – without the sky-high fees. Our model and service plans mean that when you need help fast, we’re there. When you need niche expertise, we provide it. And when you want a sounding board for big decisions, we bring solutions that are grounded in your commercial objectives.
Below is a snapshot of the stakeholders we routinely help.
CEOs and Directors
Focus on leading your company, knowing any legal aspects are expertly handled.
Finance leaders
Drive your business’s financial success with a trusted partner for strategic legal support
Founders and Entrepreneurs
Drive your vision forward with confidence thanks to the right legal foundations.
HR leaders
Legal support to help you navigate challenges, protect your business, and foster a thriving workplace
In-house lawyers
We’re here to help enhance your impact, providing overflow support to streamline your workload, navigate complex challenges, and achieve your organisation’s goals.
By tailoring our legal advice to your situation, we solve problems faster, introduce solutions you may not have considered, and free you up to focus on what you do best. Because when you thrive, so can your business.
The Business Life Cycle
Growing from start-up to scale-up and beyond
At Harper James, we know modern businesses move fast – and your legal team should, too. That’s why we’ve built a full-service model designed to support the legal needs of your business as it evolves.
When you’ve got the big idea
Time is focused on getting started
Your team is getting on with it
When it’s all about scaling up
If you’re looking to exit
Don’t forget: You don’t have to be near our offices for us to help your business. We are a national commercial law firm and can help your business wherever you are, thanks to our unique operating model. We are happy to meet at our offices, your offices or at a location of your choice.
Working with us
Want to know more about us
and how we work?
We believe that when businesses have access to the right legal support, everyone benefits – from clients and colleagues to local economies.
Our remote operating model cuts out unnecessary overhead and leverages technology, so you get expert advice without ‘city’ law firm prices. We pride ourselves on transparency, providing clear cost estimates and itemised billing so you always know what you’re paying for.
But it’s not just about saving you money – it’s about giving you the confidence to make decisions and take action. With us, you can scale up or down as needed, accessing partner-level expertise across all areas of business law. We’re agile, we’re purpose-led, and we’re ready to adapt to the pressures of your world. Above all, we measure our success by how well we enable yours.
You can find out more about the businesses we’ve worked with, and their positive experiences with us, here.
