We are a tech-savvy virtual English law firm, helping Internet, telecoms, and technology businesses achieve their commercial goals, and navigate often complex regulatory environments.
Our clients range from massive "household name" multinationals to tiny start-ups, covering software, hardware and IoT, "cloud" applications, online retail, social platforms, and VoIP, telecoms and Internet services.
You can get free updates and briefing notes on our blog.
"unfathomable patience and a real knack for interpreting and explaining complex technical issues"
Senior lawyer, IoT company
"[your] business understanding is one of the reasons why you are my favourite external lawyer of all time"
Chief Privacy Officer, FTSE 100 brand
"you have been amazing. I don’t think there are words expressive enough to convey my appreciation!”
Head of Legal, major energy company
"a tech lawyer who is very clueful"
General manager, Internet service provider
We turn law and regulation into actionable advice for businesses.
No jargon, no hedging. Just straightforward advice on which you can base your decisions.
We are used to steering companies through tricky issues and helping with cutting-edge technologies.
We will happily get to grips with your specific product or service, to give the best advice possible.
Reasonable, predictable prices, on a fixed price basis where possible, to help you achieve your objectives without costly surprises.
Each job is different, so tell us what you want to achieve, and we'll give you a quote.
Hello! I have spent years helping design products and operate Internet and communications services, as well as running a fair few myself.
I have considerable experience in privacy and data protection, as well as handling law enforcement assistance obligations.
Clients love my pragmatism, straight-talking approach, and my technical knowledge. I'll listen to your suggestions and ideas as well as your needs, and come up with solutions which make sense for you as a business.
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