Supporting your role
Support for Founders and Entrepreneurs
Drive your vision forward with confidence
You’ve built something remarkable. As the founder of a growing business, you’re focused on maximising profits, protecting what you’ve created, and achieving the vision you have for the future. Legal advice plays a vital role in this journey – but it doesn’t have to slow you down or break the bank.
We provide practical legal solutions that help you balance legal risk with commercial reward, build strong relationships, and navigate challenges confidently. With us, you’ll get advice tailored to your business needs, delivered by solicitors who share an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the pressures of running a business.
How we can help
Legal clarity and commercial success
Every decision you make as a founder carries both opportunities and risks. But tackling legal challenges doesn’t have to take you away from growing your business.
Our role is to provide clear, actionable advice that empowers you to make decisions with confidence, so your focus stays on driving your business forward.
Key challenges we help solve:
Building strong relationships
Understand your rights and obligations in supplier, employee, and client relationships, so your business can operate smoothly. Safeguarding these relationships support the long-term stability of your business.
Managing legal risk
Gain peace of mind knowing your contracts, policies, and frameworks protect your business while supporting commercial growth.
Strategic decision-making:
Acting as a sounding board – Tap into expert advice to help you make decisions that drive growth and secure your business’s future.
By combining our legal expertise, sector knowledge, and genuine interest in your success, we deliver best-in-class support to help you and your business thrive.
Curious how a forward-thinking firm can better support your business?
Testimonials
Join over 5,000 successful businesses who have partnered with us for their legal support
Our clients often tell us that working with Harper James feels like having an extension of their team. From proactive advice to solving complex problems, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.
Harper James is always professional and responsive. We've always felt we had timely feedback, at a high professional standard and at a fair price.
Matthew Carr
Co-Founder & CEO ,
Luffy AI Limited
Employee Ownership Trusts are quite a niche area, so while looking for a law firm that could give the correct advice, we were also looking for a team our client would approve of, being lawyers themselves. The price point was also attractive to us as we are a small business ourselves. As we act as an intermediary between our clients and lawyers, we always want to make sure our clients get the best deal possible whilst getting expert legal advice. Ian and the team at Harper James have been a pleasure to work with.
Kingsley Tedder
Founder,
Mobius Group
For the past 3 years, A to E Training have been an enable client of Harper James utilising a range of the services provided from immigration, employment and property. When an exit was envisaged and a buyer found it was extremely easy to get the right advice and have a great corporate lawyer appointed to support us.
Chris Kurt-Gabel
Founder and Executive Chair,
A to E Training & Solutions
I had an excellent experience with Stephen Evans. He was thoughtful, pragmatic and extremely efficient.
Nadia Crandall
Co-founder and Director,
Capshore Partners
As a start-up, acquiring quality legal advice can be expensive and costs can rack up quickly. The annual subscription we have with Harper James makes it easier for us to access high-quality support at an affordable cost from lawyers who understand us and have a deep interest in our business.
Marcus Pheonix
Founder,
Candy Castle Animations
Harper James is always professional and responsive. We've always felt we had timely feedback, at a high professional standard and at a fair price.
Matthew Carr
Co-Founder & CEO ,
Luffy AI Limited
Employee Ownership Trusts are quite a niche area, so while looking for a law firm that could give the correct advice, we were also looking for a team our client would approve of, being lawyers themselves. The price point was also attractive to us as we are a small business ourselves. As we act as an intermediary between our clients and lawyers, we always want to make sure our clients get the best deal possible whilst getting expert legal advice. Ian and the team at Harper James have been a pleasure to work with.
Kingsley Tedder
Founder,
Mobius Group
For the past 3 years, A to E Training have been an enable client of Harper James utilising a range of the services provided from immigration, employment and property. When an exit was envisaged and a buyer found it was extremely easy to get the right advice and have a great corporate lawyer appointed to support us.
Chris Kurt-Gabel
Founder and Executive Chair,
A to E Training & Solutions
I had an excellent experience with Stephen Evans. He was thoughtful, pragmatic and extremely efficient.
Nadia Crandall
Co-founder and Director,
Capshore Partners
As a start-up, acquiring quality legal advice can be expensive and costs can rack up quickly. The annual subscription we have with Harper James makes it easier for us to access high-quality support at an affordable cost from lawyers who understand us and have a deep interest in our business.
Marcus Pheonix
Founder,
Candy Castle Animations
What is it like to work with us?
Tailored legal support, when and how you need it
When you work with Harper James, you’ll find a team that adapts to your needs and provides clear, pragmatic advice. With flexible pricing options, including cost-effective subscriptions, we deliver ongoing support without the stress of unexpected costs.
And, 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 goal?
Whether you’re dealing with a business-critical issue or planning your next big move, we’re here to help.
Here are a few of the business drivers we regularly assist clients with:
Getting a deal done
We handle the legwork and make sure your commercial agreements are robust and aligned with your goals.
Funding rounds and investments
Secure the capital you need and structure your company for future growth with clear, actionable legal advice.
Scaling operations
Expand confidently with guidance on employment law, supplier agreements, regulatory compliance and more.
Protecting your intellectual property
Safeguard your brand and innovations, ensuring they deliver maximum value to your business.
Resolving disputes
Navigate conflicts efficiently and protect your time, reputation, and resources.
Planning your exit or succession
Achieve a smooth business sale or succession plan, securing the rewards of your hard work.
Meet our team
Your experienced legal partners
Our solicitors combine legal expertise with real-world business knowledge. Many have worked in-house or in leadership roles, meaning they understand the pressures of running a business. When you work with us, you’ll have advisors who focus on delivering practical, commercially astute solutions designed for your success.
