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.
About the firm- 01 / LED BY
- Partners
- Every matter is led by a named partner from the first call.
- 02 / FEES
- Upfront
- A written estimate before work begins — fixed or capped.
- 03 / REPLY
- 24 hours
- You hear back within one business day. Usually sooner.
02 / Expertise
What we handle.
01 / 06MOST REQUESTED
Businesslaw. Company set-up, shareholder agreements, contracts and day-to-day counsel. Company formationShareholder agreementsCommercial contractsM&A Explore business law
02 / 06WHEN IT GOES WRONG
Disputeslaw. Negotiation, mediation and litigation when a deal or relationship breaks down. Pre-action strategyMediationCommercial litigationArbitration Explore disputes
03 / 06DISCREET & PERSONAL
Privateclients. Wills, trusts, family wealth and personal legal matters handled discreetly. Wills & estatesTrustsSuccession planningPowers of attorney Explore private clients
04 / 06FOR EXECUTIVES
Employmentlaw. Contracts, exits and workplace disputes for executives and employers. Executive contractsExit negotiationsSettlement agreementsRestrictive covenants Explore employment
05 / 06HOMES & PREMISES
Realestate. Purchases, leases and property disputes, residential and commercial. Purchases & salesCommercial leasesDevelopmentProperty disputes Explore real estate
06 / 06REGULATED SECTORS
Regulatorylaw. Compliance, licensing and investigations in regulated sectors. Compliance reviewsLicensingInvestigationsData protection Explore regulatory
03 / How we work
Four steps, no surprises.
FROM FIRST CALL TO RESOLUTION
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DAY 1
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
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WEEK 1
ASSESSMENT
A written view of where you stand, your options and the realistic risks — in plain language.
- Written case summary
- Fee estimate
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WEEK 2
STRATEGY
A clear plan, a named partner and a fee agreed before any work begins.
- Named lead partner
- Agreed fee & timeline
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ONGOING
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
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
FOUNDING PARTNER
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DANIEL MERCER
PARTNER
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SOFIA LINDQVIST
PARTNER
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JAMES OKAFOR
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
06 / Clients
In their words.
4.9/5CLIENT RATING
9 in 10COME BACK OR REFER
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01 / 06DISPUTE★★★★★
“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 ROBOTICS
Read case02 / 06BUSINESS★★★★★
“Calm, precise and always one step ahead of the other side. We never felt alone in it.”
Claire DumontCEO, HALDEN & CO.
Read case03 / 06PRIVATE★★★★★
“The first lawyers who explained things without making me feel small.”
Robert EllisonPRIVATE CLIENT
Read case04 / 06REAL ESTATE★★★★★
“Fixed fee. No surprises. Exactly as promised — and a better result than we hoped for.”
Ingrid SolbergCFO, NORTHVALE GROUP
Read case05 / 06EMPLOYMENT★★★★★
“They picked up the phone on a Sunday. That says everything about how they work.”
Tomas ReyesDIRECTOR, CALDER LOGISTICS
Read case06 / 06ESTATES★★★★★
“Our family had three generations at the table. They made everyone feel heard — and got it signed.”
Helen AshbyFAMILY CLIENT
Read case01 · DISPUTE
“Truth on day one. Won it exactly as promised.”
Marcus Bell · FOUNDER02 · BUSINESS
“Calm, precise, one step ahead.”
Claire Dumont · CEO03 · PRIVATE
“Explained it without making me feel small.”
Robert Ellison · PRIVATE CLIENT04 · REAL ESTATE
FIXED FEE. NO SURPRISES.
Ingrid Solberg · CFO05 · EMPLOYMENT
“They picked up on a Sunday.”
Tomas Reyes · DIRECTOR06 · ESTATES
“Three generations. Everyone heard.”
Helen Ashby · FAMILY CLIENT
07 / 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