We have been working with HJ in particular Samantha Paxton, for over 4 years now, and Sam has been amazing. All questions answered, a quick response time, great follow up, always keeping us in the loo... See more
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We believe every business - no matter its size - deserves access to top-tier legal support.
Our mission is simple: to make expert legal advice affordable, flexible and tailored to the needs of growing businesses across the UK.
With service plans for every stage of your journey, quality legal advice is always within reach. And unlike traditional law firms our pricing is clear – no surprises, no hidden costs. Explore our Engage, Enable and Extend plans on our website.
It’s not just our pricing that sets us apart. We offer exceptional advice from senior lawyers, most of whom have worked at top 100 law firms and in-house, with an average 17+ years' experience. From commercial law to employment disputes, we make sure you're covered, always prioritising your business goals.
Together, we’ve proudly supported thousands of businesses across the UK, from start-ups to scale-ups and beyond. We’re here for you through every challenge and opportunity, making sure you have the legal support to thrive.
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Harper James were excellent throughout our recent commercial lease negotiation. Abdi was clear, responsive and really on top of the detail, which made the whole process feel straightforward and well managed. We felt well represented at every stage and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

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We have been a client of Harper James for several years now and have always been very satisfied with the service we receive. Their varied skill sets have meant we only need to retain one legal firm, they have always been able to handle our issues whether they be related to employment, dispute, property or financial matters. Samantha Paxton, Howard Cornes and Sally Gwilliam are all experts in their fields and a pleasure to work with.

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We have been using Harper James' services for two years.
We highly recommend Harper James. From the outset, their professionalism and efficiency are outstanding. Whenever we use the service, the team keep us informed at every stage, and the communication is always crystal clear.
The team’s knowledge and sharp attention to detail give us complete confidence throughout the process.
A special mention to Ms Emilia Smith (Commercial Solicitor), whose advice was precise and delivered with impressive clarity. Her input helped us build a solid, transparent working relationship with an international business partner. Ms Smith made a complex situation feel manageable; her advice and guidance also helped us to enter a new market with ease.
Lastly, the retainer fees offered by Harper James are excellent value for money, with no hidden surprises. It is rare to find such a high-calibre professional service at such a reasonable cost. Thank you to the whole team for a job exceptionally well done.

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We have been working with HJ in particular Samantha Paxton, for over 4 years now, and Sam has been amazing. All questions answered, a quick response time, great follow up, always keeping us in the loop. Sometimes, things can get stressful and busy, but we have always been confident to let Sam and her team do her thing, and guide us through.

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James and Samantha at Harper James helped us with some problems we were facing with our commercial tenant who was refusing to engage with us. They were very tenancious and on-the-ball resulting in a resolution of our problem and a reimbursement of most of our costs. I would highly recommend this commercial law firm.

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A genuinely excellent experience with Harper James. I have worked closely with Samantha & Adeena, Their depth of experience really showed, and their calm, confident approach gave me complete reassurance at what could have been a challenging time. Clear advice, practical guidance, and a real sense that you’re in safe hands.

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Sam Paxton provided excellent legal advice, patient with ever changing instructions.

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Samantha dealt with our commercial lease assignments. Throughout the process, which involved several parties, her legal advise was thorough and accessible. She was always available, approachable and professional. We would not hesitate to recommend her services.

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We recently worked with Julia on drafting the Terms and Conditions for our business, and the experience was exceptional. Julia has a keen eye for detail and took the time to truly understand our specific operational needs rather than providing a generic template. She made complex legal jargon easy to understand and ensured we were fully protected. Professional, responsive, and highly knowledgeable—I would highly recommend Julia to any business looking for top-tier legal support.

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Thanks to Samantha,adeena and Simon for dealing with the lease renewal in a professional,efficient and helpful manner - it certainly wasn’t the simplest transaction to deal with,so hats off for getting it over the line in the way you did.
Will use again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend…

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thank you for your services everything was fine

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I agree with all the 1 star reviews. This is the worst solicotors firm. They breeched the SRA code of conduct
FAILURE TO ACT IN THE CLIENT’S BEST INTERESTS
and
SRA Principle 72. and FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PROPER STANDARD OF SERVICEFAILURE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED ABOUT COSTS
Please avoid unless you have money to throw away. Look at all the terrible google reviews! I have reported them to the SRA and the legal ombudsman they are the worst firm I have ever encountered. Chat gbt gives you better advice! Totally disagree with your reply you need to read your 1 star reviews and there are a lot on google . Don't worry they have all been sent to the SRA and the ombudsman.

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No complaints from me. A professional firm with good communication and accurate timelines. My solicitor was very clear on what the realistic expectations are regarding my case.

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Jenni Ferguson (Partner, Corporate) was brilliant. Very clear and extremely knowledgeable guidance through what to us was a relatively complex process, with a compact schedule and some important decisions to be made along the way. Jenni was super-efficient, responsive, and her expertise and patience made the necessary back and forth interaction very straightforward.
Jenni's CV was impressive, and she clearly had excellent experience dealing with our work, which included subdivision and redesignation of existing shares and the allotment of the B Shares in our family-run investment company. New documents to be structured, prepared and filed with CH included inter alia all-new Articles of Association and Shareholder Agreement, together with managing all the necessary subscriptions and approvals.
Our two Directors worked with Jenni Ferguson (HJ, Partner, Corporate) over the course of 3 weeks (after having been quoted, onboarded and introduced to Jenni by HJ Business Dev. Exec. Ollie Rennie, who was knowledgeable, responsive, helpful and efficient).

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Great law firm for start-ups, flexible access to quality legal advice at much lower cost. My business has been a customer for about 3 years now and I enjoy working with them.

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We have worked with Harper James for a number of years, and their model suits us well as a small company. I recently worked with Imogen Francis and found her very easy to communicate with. She guided us through several contractual and IP issues with clear, practical advice. Communication was efficient, and her input helped us resolve our queries in a timely and cost-effective way.

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Thank you for assisting us with the Employee Ownership transition. We enjoyed working with Harper James and we appreciate how the team was able to guide us through the process - at some points complex - in a timely manner with great eye for detail.

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I recently engaged Harper James and had the pleasure of working with Sean Walsh on an employment-related issue. I must say, I truly enjoyed collaborating with Sean. He provided me with excellent guidance, and his wealth of experience in employment law was evident throughout our interactions. Most importantly, his calm demeanor projected confidence, which greatly helped in resolving complex issues smoothly. I wholeheartedly recommend Sean Walsh and Harper James without hesitation.

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We received a detailed and informative IP audit from Gosia who was able to take the time to explain everything to us carefully.

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Highly professional service from my Account Manager, Elliot and Emilia, Senior Solicitor. Everything ran very smoothly and I was guided with professionalism and dignity.

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