In this Commercial Conversations webinar, Heros Leask of Ignition Law and Philip Hare of Philip Hare & Associates explored the key legal and tax considerations businesses should understand when preparing for investment, from choosing the right funding structure and negotiating terms to understanding SEIS and EIS eligibility.
What does it take to lead an ambitious aerospace business through technological change, complex legal challenges and the difficult journey towards commercialisation?
Ignition Law is delighted to welcome Ashrelle Parker-Belgrave as a Commercial Associate in the firm’s Commercial Team. Bringing experience from both private practice and an innovative legal startup, Ashrelle advises founders, startups and SMEs on commercial contracts, technology agreements and data protection matters. She joins Ignition with a passion for helping growing businesses succeed and a keen interest in the opportunities that emerging technologies present for the legal sector.
We were delighted to announce recently that Ignition Law has achieved a Band 1 ranking for SME-focused firms in both London and UK-wide in the Chambers UK Guide 2027, the highest possible ranking.
What does it take to build an independent estate agency in one of the UK’s most competitive property markets? In this Igniting the Spark interview, Paul Barker, Director of Paul Barker Estate Agents, talks about spotting a gap between traditional high-street and online estate agencies
Ignition Law is delighted to welcome Isabel Ward as a Paralegal in the firm’s Corporate Team. Isabel joins Ignition following outstanding academic success, including a First-Class degree from University College London, a distinction in her MA Law conversion course and passing SQE1 on her first attempt. Drawn to Ignition’s entrepreneurial approach, ethical values and commitment to innovation, Isabel is particularly interested in the intersection of law and artificial intelligence and looks forward to supporting clients through all stages of their growth journey.
Ignition Law is delighted to welcome Neil Jennings as a Senior Consultant in its Commercial Team, bringing extensive experience in technology, commercial contracts and data protection.
How do you turn a shared love of food into a fast-growing technology business? In this Igniting the Spark interview, James Green, Co-founder of Appetite, discusses building a restaurant discovery and booking app with his brother, finding the product’s first loyal users and helping independent restaurants attract more customers. He also shares why consumer start-ups need to be bold, how to take better risks and the value of listening, confidence and strong relationships.
What does it take to bring a centuries-old wellness tradition into the heart of modern London?
We are delighted to share that Alex McPherson, Founder of Ignition Law, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the category of Services Entrepreneur of the Year (London)
Al Hleileh, CEO and Co-founder of Civic Marketplace, shares his experience of taking on local government procurement.
Ignition Law Welcomes Holly Jennings as the New Head of Commercial.
An 11-year-qualified senior legal leader, Holly brings extensive experience scaling legal functions and delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to fast-growing businesses.