Supporting your role
Support for Directors and CEOs
Focus on leading your company, knowing any legal aspects are expertly handled
As a Managing Director or CEO, your role demands strategic vision and decisive action. From scaling your business to navigating risks, you face challenges that require expert guidance and practical solutions.
With our legal support, you’ll have the confidence to make informed decisions, build stronger relationships, and focus on leading your business to success – all while we handle the complexities of the law for you.
How we can help
Practical legal solutions for strategic leaders
Running a business is a balancing act, where legal risks, operational demands, and strategic opportunities converge. Our support helps you overcome hurdles and achieve your goals with confidence.
Our role is to help you:
Make confident decisions
We break down complex legal matters, so you have the clarity to act decisively. Whether negotiating contracts or assessing risks, you’ll always feel informed and in control.
Strengthen relationships
We help you create fair, robust agreements that foster trust with customers, suppliers, and investors—strengthening the relationships that matter most to your business.
Focus on growth
With expert legal guidance, you can focus your energy on driving your business forward, knowing your legal risks are managed effectively
In today’s fast paced environment, predictable costs and a committed legal partner are vital to maintaining business momentum. That’s why we’ve reimagined the way a law firm works with businesses to put you in control.
Flexible service plans: Access top-tier legal expertise through our one-off and subscription based plans. Whether you need ongoing support or have a specific project in mind, our plans help you control costs and scale up or down as your business grows.
Agile business model: We combine the depth and rigour of a City firm with the efficiency of a modern, distributed team. This means you get seasoned experts on hand, minus the traditional overheads.
Culture of collaboration: Our people-first culture drives us to truly invest in our clients’ success. We operate as an extension of your leadership team – available and ready to respond, whenever and however you need us.
Curious how a forward-thinking firm can help drive your business forward?
Testimonials
Join over 5,000 successful businesses who have partnered with us for their legal support
The CEOs and Managing Directors we work with trust us to deliver legal solutions that meet their unique needs. Their feedback highlights how our tailored advice and collaborative approach have supported them in achieving their business goals.
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 a young company, getting the right advice regarding staff, contracts, policies and procedures can be crucial. Harper James delivers this for us with professional, expert lawyers across all our desired areas, who are always able to provide all the support we need and more. This has enabled us to concentrate more on growing and developing our business.
Imogen Wethered
CEO,
Qudini
I always find the Harper James lawyers efficient and pragmatic, and they're good at chasing me when required! You have a practical business model for stat-ups/scale-ups that don't have inhouse legal expertise.
Kate Jillings
Co-Founder and CEO,
ToucanTech
We’re recent customers of the Enable plan, but from our experience working with Rachel, I know that I can call on Harper James for any other legal work we may need as we’re constantly thinking of new ways we can grow the business
Ruby Sheldon
CEO,
Slime Party UK
The lawyers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and their response times are excellent. We are quite an unusual business, and they were keen to understand the business and took the time to get to know us and ask all the right questions.
Joanna Parkington
CEO,
Epical Global
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 a young company, getting the right advice regarding staff, contracts, policies and procedures can be crucial. Harper James delivers this for us with professional, expert lawyers across all our desired areas, who are always able to provide all the support we need and more. This has enabled us to concentrate more on growing and developing our business.
Imogen Wethered
CEO,
Qudini
I always find the Harper James lawyers efficient and pragmatic, and they're good at chasing me when required! You have a practical business model for stat-ups/scale-ups that don't have inhouse legal expertise.
Kate Jillings
Co-Founder and CEO,
ToucanTech
We’re recent customers of the Enable plan, but from our experience working with Rachel, I know that I can call on Harper James for any other legal work we may need as we’re constantly thinking of new ways we can grow the business
Ruby Sheldon
CEO,
Slime Party UK
The lawyers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and their response times are excellent. We are quite an unusual business, and they were keen to understand the business and took the time to get to know us and ask all the right questions.
Joanna Parkington
CEO,
Epical Global
News and resources
Practical, proactive, and always in your corner
Your role as a business leader demands flexibility and focus. That’s why our advice is tailored to your goals, ensuring you’re empowered to act with confidence.
Beyond day-to-day legal advice, we continue to provide a variety of resources, insights and features for our clients.
Understanding your situation
What's your next challenge?
Every day brings new opportunities and challenges for business leaders like you. As a full-service law firm, we provide the expertise you need to succeed in all areas of your business.
Here’s how we can help with your next business driver:
Corporate governance
Simplify compliance and governance obligations with tailored support. From board reporting to shareholder management, we’ll help you maintain stakeholder trust and business integrity.
Data protection and privacy
Protect your business from data breaches and regulatory penalties. We’ll help you implement robust systems to comply with privacy laws and maintain customer trust.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
Align your sustainability initiatives with contractual and compliance requirements to build trust with stakeholders and enhance your competitive edge.
Managing commercial disputes
When conflicts arise, we help you protect your business relationships and resolve issues swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption and preserving your reputation.
Scaling operations
Expand with confidence. Whether entering new markets or enhancing supply chains, we ensure your legal framework supports scalable success.
Securing investment
When you’re looking to attract investment, we’ll guide you through the legal aspects of fundraising, shareholder agreements, and due diligence, so you can focus on presenting your vision.
Technology integration
Adopt future-focused solutions like AI and digital tools with legal frameworks that mitigate risk and drive your transformation goals.
Workforce challenges
From employee contracts to restructuring, we provide practical solutions that protect your workforce and keep your operations running smoothly.
Meet our team
Your legal partners in success
Our team of solicitors combines legal expertise with real-world experience in senior leadership and in-house roles. We understand the pressures of running a business and deliver advice that’s practical, timely, and focused on your goals.
