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I am an SRA-regulated Solicitor of England & Wales providing commercially focused legal advice to startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs and international businesses operating in or expanding into the UK. I advise businesses on commercial contracts, corporate matters, transactions, governance and day-to-day legal issues. My approach is practical and business-focused: I don't simply identify legal risks I help clients understand which risks matter, how they can be managed, and how to move transactions and commercial relationships forward. I can assist on a one-off basis or act as ongoing external legal counsel for businesses that require regular access to a UK solicitor without the cost of employing full-time in-house counsel. COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS I draft, review and negotiate a wide range of business agreements, including: • SaaS and technology agreements • Master Services Agreements (MSAs) • Service and consultancy agreements • Supplier and customer contracts • Agency and distribution agreements • NDAs and confidentiality agreements • Terms and Conditions • Partnership and joint venture agreements • Commercial contract amendments and variations I can also review contracts from the other party, provide clear risk-based advice and prepare/redline amendments to protect your commercial position. CORPORATE & COMPANY LAW I assist UK and international businesses with: • Shareholders' agreements • Share allotments and transfers • Corporate restructuring • Articles of Association • Partnership and joint venture arrangements • Corporate governance • Company secretarial matters • UK company incorporation • Companies House compliance • Corporate documentation and resolutions As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), I can also assist with Companies House identity verification and related corporate compliance requirements. FRACTIONAL / EXTERNAL GENERAL COUNSEL For businesses that need ongoing legal support, I can provide external counsel services covering: • Day-to-day commercial legal advice • Contract drafting, review and negotiation • Customer and supplier agreements • Corporate governance and company matters • Legal risk identification and management • Reviewing contracts before signature • Supporting founders and management with commercial decisions • Coordinating legal matters as the business grows This can be provided on an hourly, project or ongoing retainer basis. BUSINESS IMMIGRATION I also advise businesses on UK immigration and sponsorship matters, including: • Sponsor licence applications and compliance • Skilled Worker matters • Right to Work compliance • Immigration compliance audits • Home Office correspondence • Business immigration matters WHY WORK WITH ME? ✓ SRA-regulated Solicitor of England & Wales ✓ Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) ✓ Commercial and business-focused approach ✓ Clear, practical advice without unnecessary legal jargon ✓ Responsive communication ✓ Fixed-fee, hourly and ongoing arrangements available Whether you need a commercial agreement negotiated, a shareholders' agreement prepared, ongoing corporate support or a UK solicitor to act as external legal counsel to your business, I can provide practical legal support tailored to your commercial objectives. Please feel free to send me a message outlining what you need assistance with, and I will let you know how I can help.