Practice areas

Six practice areas. One partner on each.

Company, employment, disputes, IP, property and finance, for founders and owner-managed businesses.
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What we do

Quoted in writing before we start. No exceptions.

Most matters are fixed fee. Where that is not possible we agree an hourly rate and a cap.

Company & Commercial

Shareholder agreements, contracts and terms that protect the business you are building, quoted in writing first.
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Employment for Employers

Contracts, handbooks, restructures and tribunal claims, handled for employers by a senior lawyer who calls back.
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Commercial Disputes

Contract, shareholder and supplier disputes resolved early where possible, and fought properly where not.
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Intellectual Property

Trade marks, licences and confidentiality, so the ideas your business runs on stay yours.
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Commercial Property

Leases, purchases and disputes over business premises, with clear timelines and no surprises at completion.
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Corporate Finance & Fundraising

Seed rounds, Series A, loans and acquisitions run by a partner, priced as a fixed scope and closed on time.
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Fees

Three ways to work with us, priced up front.

Every plan includes partner time, a written plan and same-day replies. If we miss the 24-hour quote, the first hour is free.

Initial consultation, $149 an hour

A full hour with a partner: your position, your options, and a written note of next steps.

Fixed-fee matters, from $890

Contracts, shareholder agreements, leases and policies, with document review included and quoted in writing before we begin.

Retainer, $1,200 a month

A partner on call for growing businesses: unlimited short calls, contract review, and same-day replies.
Offices

Three offices, one standard

New York, Chicago and Austin. Every meeting can also be held by video.

New York

210 Northgate Plaza, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Chicago

88 Lakeshore Court, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60606

Austin

415 Ridgeline Court, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78701
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Ready to talk it through?

No charge for the first call, and a written quote within 24 hours of it. Or ask a question by email.