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.
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01MOST REQUESTED
BUSINESS
law. Company set-up, shareholder agreements, contracts and day-to-day counsel. Explore - 02DisputesNegotiation, mediation and litigation when a deal breaks down.02 / DISPUTESPre-action strategyMediationCommercial litigationArbitration
- 03Private clientsWills, trusts, family wealth and personal matters, discreetly.03 / PRIVATE CLIENTSWills & estatesTrustsSuccession planningPowers of attorney
- 04EmploymentContracts, exits and workplace disputes for executives.04 / EMPLOYMENTExecutive contractsExit negotiationsSettlement agreementsRestrictive covenants
- 05Real estatePurchases, leases and property disputes.05 / REAL ESTATEPurchases & salesCommercial leasesDevelopmentProperty disputes
- 06RegulatoryCompliance, licensing and investigations in regulated sectors.06 / REGULATORYCompliance reviewsLicensingInvestigationsData protection
03 / How we work
Four steps, no surprises.
DAY 1FIRST CALL
30 minutes, free and confidential. You explain, we listen and ask the right questions.
WEEK 1ASSESSMENT
A written view of where you stand, your options and the realistic risks — in plain language.
WEEK 2STRATEGY
A clear plan, a named partner and a fee agreed before any work begins.
ONGOINGRESOLUTION
We act on your behalf, keep you updated in plain language and see it through to the end.
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.
Four lawyers. Every matter is led by one of them — by name, from start to finish.
ALL PEOPLE-
01 / 04
ELEANOR HART
FOUNDING PARTNER · DISPUTES
“I tell clients on day one what I really think.”
20 YRSEN · FR
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02 / 04
DANIEL MERCER
PARTNER · BUSINESS LAW
“Good contracts are the ones nobody needs to read twice.”
15 YRSEN · DE
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03 / 04
SOFIA LINDQVIST
PARTNER · PRIVATE CLIENTS
“Family matters deserve the most discretion of all.”
12 YRSEN · IT
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04 / 04
JAMES OKAFOR
SENIOR ASSOCIATE · EMPLOYMENT
“Most workplace disputes end well when someone listens early.”
8 YRSEN · ES
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
Ask us anything.
- BEFORE YOU SIGN A SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTThe five clauses that decide what happens when founders disagree.READ
- FIVE THINGS TO DO THE DAY A DISPUTE STARTSWhat you say, send and keep in the first 24 hours matters most.READ
- WHY A WILL IS A FAMILY DOCUMENTNot a formality — a conversation your family needs to have.READ
- NEGOTIATING AN EXECUTIVE EXITHow senior people leave well: timing, leverage and clauses.READ
- READING THE SMALL PRINT IN A COMMERCIAL LEASELease terms that look harmless until you need them.READ
- WHEN A CONTRACT BREAKS: YOUR OPTIONSYour realistic options when the other side does not deliver.READ
- FAMILY COMPANIES AND SUCCESSIONKeeping the business — and the family — together.READ