01 / The firm
Independent counsel for people and businesses who need a straight answer.
We are a partner-led practice. Every matter is handled by a senior lawyer from the first call to the final signature — no hand-offs, no jargon, no surprises on the invoice.
- LED BY
- Partners
- FEES
- Agreed upfront
- REPLY
- 1 business day
02 / Expertise
What we handle.
- 01Business lawCompany set-up, shareholder agreements, contracts and day-to-day counsel.
- 02DisputesNegotiation, mediation and litigation when a deal or relationship breaks down.
- 03Private clientsWills, trusts, family wealth and personal legal matters handled discreetly.
- 04EmploymentContracts, exits and workplace disputes — for employers and executives.
- 05Real estateAcquisitions, leases and property disputes, commercial and residential.
- 06RegulatoryCompliance reviews, investigations and dealing with regulators.
03 / How we work
Four steps, no surprises.
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FIRST CALL
30 minutes, free and confidential. You explain, we listen and ask the right questions.
- A partner, not a call centre
- An honest first view
- Clear next step
- No obligation
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ASSESSMENT
A written view of where you stand, your options and the realistic risks — in plain language.
- Written case summary
- Options compared
- Risks, honestly rated
- Fee estimate
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STRATEGY
A clear plan, a named partner and a fee agreed before any work begins.
- Named lead partner
- Agreed fee
- Timeline
- Communication plan
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RESOLUTION
We act on your behalf, keep you updated in plain language and see it through to the end.
- Regular updates
- Direct line to partner
- Decisions explained
- Final report
04 / Case studies
Recent outcomes.
SHAREHOLDER DEADLOCK RESOLVED WITHOUT COURTSettlement reached in 9 weeks
- 01DISPUTE · 20XXSHAREHOLDER DEADLOCK RESOLVED WITHOUT COURTSettlement reached in 9 weeks
- 02BUSINESS · 20XXCROSS-BORDER ACQUISITION FOR A FAMILY COMPANYClosed on schedule, two jurisdictions
- 03PRIVATE CLIENT · 20XXCONTESTED ESTATE SETTLED BETWEEN SIBLINGSAgreement signed, relationships intact
- 04EMPLOYMENT · 20XXEXECUTIVE EXIT NEGOTIATED IN FULLPackage agreed, no litigation
05 / People
Who you talk to.
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ELEANOR HART
“I tell clients on day one what I really think.”
Twenty years in commercial disputes. Leads every matter personally, from first call to final hearing.
Disputes · BusinessProfile
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DANIEL MERCER
“Good contracts are the ones nobody needs to read twice.”
Advises founders and family companies on deals, structure and growth across borders.
Business lawProfile
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SOFIA LINDQVIST
“Family matters deserve the most discretion of all.”
Wills, trusts and family wealth — handled quietly, explained clearly.
Private clientsProfile
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JAMES OKAFOR
“Most workplace disputes end well when someone listens early.”
Represents executives and employers in contracts, exits and workplace disputes.
EmploymentProfile
06 / Clients
In their words.
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They told us the truth about our case on day one — and then won it exactly the way they said they would.
Marcus BellFOUNDER, ARDEN ROBOTICSCalm, precise and always one step ahead of the other side. We never felt alone in it.
Claire DumontCEO, HALDEN & CO.The first lawyers who explained things without making me feel small.
Robert EllisonPRIVATE CLIENTFixed fee, no surprises, and a result better than we hoped for.
Ingrid SolbergDIRECTOR, NORTHVALE GROUP07 / Insights
From the blog.
NEWBUSINESS LAWREAD · 6 MIN BEFORE YOU SIGN A SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT
NEWDISPUTESREAD · 4 MIN FIVE THINGS TO DO THE DAY A DISPUTE STARTS
NEWPRIVATE CLIENTSREAD · 5 MIN WHY A WILL IS A FAMILY DOCUMENT
NEWEMPLOYMENTREAD · 7 MIN NEGOTIATING AN EXECUTIVE EXIT
NEWREAL ESTATEREAD · 5 MIN READING THE SMALL PRINT IN A COMMERCIAL LEASE
NEWDISPUTESREAD · 6 MIN WHEN A CONTRACT BREAKS: YOUR OPTIONS
NEWPRIVATE CLIENTSREAD · 8 MIN FAMILY COMPANIES AND SUCCESSION