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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Recently used Alex Curtis at Harper James to document a commercial lease. Exceptional service and a lot of attention to detail throughout a difficult process. No hesitation to use the firm again on future engagements and can highly recommend them to anyone.

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I cannot express enough gratitude towards Harper James for their outstanding support and expertise in supporting me through a very challenging share dispute. After struggling with two previous law firms that abounded the case halfway especially Majeks Walker from Clerksroom Direct and hearing from two other law firms that I had no legal right to sell, I felt quite hopeless.
However, working with Harper James was a breath of fresh air! From the first phone call with Nicholas Dacre to working with Samantha Wragg, was exceptionally professional. Samantha was always available to listen to my concerns, demonstrating incredible support throughout the entire process. Nothing was ever a problem for her, and her commitment to my case was evident from the start. She went above and beyond and even introduced other staff to support the process when she was on annual leave.
Thanks to her hard work and dedication, we achieved the expected outcome I had initially sought. I highly recommend Harper James to anyone in need of reliable legal representation. Their professionalism and personal touch made all the difference!" Thank you for being awesome Sam 😊

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Insisting on billing 8 hours despite us saying we wanted a REALLY simple contract.
When the contract came it was over 20 pages which we by ourselves reduced to 5.
We did not go back to the lawyer but they still managed to bill us for exactly 8 hours. A con. I am so disappointed with this law firm

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Julia was so helpful, attentive and thorough throughout. She was always on hand to answer any questions and made the process so simple for us! Chosing a company to work with is alwasy a big step but we felt so reassured of our decision with Harper James, working with Julia, Elliot and Corinne has made all the difference for our business.

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In a relatively complex cross boarder contract and employment law case HJ took a measured and well considered approach following all the detail, handing off to a KC where necessary, HJ were excellent in their advice, dealings with opposing lawyers, and represented our case professionally and ultimately successfully. Having worked with many lawyers I rate HJ in the top tier. A particular shout out to Samantha Wragg, thank you.

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Amazing help from everyone from beginning to end, big thank you to Freddie and Julia who were amazing. Thank you both

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I had an excellent experience with Harper James Solicitors. From the very beginning, they were clear and transparent about costs, which gave me confidence and peace of mind. What stood out most was the level of personal support — the team went above and beyond, sometimes even responding out of hours to help with urgent questions.
As an expert witness in engineering, I often work alongside legal professionals, but I am not from a legal background myself. Harper James made the whole process straightforward and approachable, explaining everything clearly without jargon. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to supporting their clients set them apart. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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Instructed HJ to work with our company on a large commercial lease deal.
Sam Paxton and Alex Curtis were appointed to the project and gave concise and detailed counsel on risks and improvements to the legal documentation. We managed to achieve the deadline set and are currently working on additonal projects with the HJ team.

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Recently I have had the pleasure to liaise with Harper James on several occasions - they were extremely professional in the work undertaken and the advice provided. Always very approachable, personable and prompt in their responses and follow-up, paying close attention to detail and giving full and considered reasoning and explanations to advice on legal documentation :)

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We recently worked with Harper James Solicitors and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very first call, the team were approachable, professional, and clearly understood the needs of a growing business.
What stood out most was the balance of commercial awareness and legal expertise – they don’t just quote the law, they explain it in a way that makes sense and provide clear, actionable options. Communication was always prompt, and we felt supported throughout the process.
Harper James offer exactly what we needed: high-quality legal advice that’s both affordable and accessible. I’d highly recommend them to any startup or SME looking for reliable legal support.

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I have been very impressed with the service we have received from the HJ team. Fantastic communication, very easy to deal with, swift responses, great advice. It is a pleasure dealing with the team. Everyone I have liaised with has been very personable, professional and easy to do business with. Highly recommend!

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We received great support from a knowledgeable team which gave us the confidence to move forward in a way which delivered a successful conclusion. I’d highly recommend the HJ service!

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Always very helpful and willing to point me in the right direction. The team are always very positive and willing to help and the monthly retainer makes the process easy building up credits. It's also nice to know there is a team ready when needed.

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Very easy to work with and highly effective, Harper James have simplified legal processes for our organization and their guidance has helped through several otherwise opaque and challenging tasks. Would definitely recommend.

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From start to finish, the Harper James team provided a fantastic, friendly and comprehensive service.
Initially, Joe explained how the process works and clearly outlined the fee structure. We worked on our main franchising contract with Emily, who was professional, personable and did an excellent job of identifying areas we needed to push back on and where we should give further consideration.
Every element of their work exceeded our expectations and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or work with Harper James again.

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I had a fantastic experience working with Liam and the Equity Incentives team at Harper James. Liam was always responsive, clear, and proactive in ensuring everything was completed correctly and on time.
I felt well-supported and confident in their expertise, and I highly recommend their services to any business looking for reliable legal support.

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I was entering into what I knew to be a major undertaking in an area that was completely unfamiliar to me. The person with whom I was dealing was excellent in taking me through a series of important issues - explaining all the way.

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Julia was extremely professional & kind, understood exactly what I needed and delivered quality work. I would highly recommend working with her and Harper James.

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Very reactive to our enquiry, turned around a review of an Articles document in one day with clear explanation of any proposed changes. Second time we have used Harper James UK.

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From going through the onboarding process to speaking to the team about the issues I was facing, everything was dealt with in a very professional manner, and there was complete transparency with hours used, and even guidance on options ahead of me, which, as a small business, was very useful. Everything was done very quickly too, which at the time was a great relief.

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