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Who We Are

We exceed our clients’ demands because we demand more of ourselves.

Our business model is simple – we work with talented, entrepreneurially-minded UK lawyers to deliver the highest quality commercial law advice. Many of our team have run successful businesses themselves. We have the personal experience to ensure your success.

We deploy agile working and technology to increase efficiency and reduce costs to ensure our budgets work across the board, from start-ups to SMEs. 

We also harness the power of our network. With a rich ecosystem of partners, experts and friends – if we can’t help you, we’ll know someone who can.

We believe that entrepreneurs matter. Now, more than ever.

We are passionate self-starters. We care deeply about innovation and business, as drivers of positive change in society, offering practical, personal and commercially focused legal solutions.

Our team are more than just legal advisors; we’re collaborators, problem solvers, and advocates for your success.

Integrity, decency, kindness and humility. These qualities are the bedrock on which we build our objectives as well as our relationships with clients, colleagues and community.

Don’t just take it from us. You can read more about our work with real entrepreneurs in our ‘Igniting the Spark’ series.

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    What matters most to us

    Loving our work and our clients

    Guiding you through the entrepreneurial journey and making the experience as enriching as possible is what fuels our passion.

    Supporting growth with long term relationships

    We invest ourselves into understanding your business, your sector and what keeps you up at night. We’ll watch your back and we’ll keep you covered as you grow.

    Giving back and driving change

    From working with social enterprise clients to helping and contributing to society more broadly as a team, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of others - not just our own.

    Why Ignition Law

    We offer you a greater experience for start-ups and scale-ups because we are:

    • Fast – we work like you do: agile, tech-enabled and efficient
    • Affordable – our model lets us work to a budget that suits your stage of growth
    • Experienced and entrepreneurial  – our UK lawyers are creative thinkers with an entrepreneurial edge; their blend of enthusiasm and diligence is how we provide your business with innovative solutions.
    • Practical – we know that many traditional ways of working don’t fully accommodate the needs of agile, fast-moving entrepreneurs. Our team of independently minded lawyers and operational colleagues provide practical advice and clear legal solutions without the rigid structures or high fees you would find at a traditional firm.
    • Personalised – Ignition Law was founded by entrepreneurs who’ve experienced the ups and downs of growing a business. We have first-hand experience with launching, scaling and investing, which gives us a unique perspective on what you need from your legal team, and allows us to deliver a truly personalised approach.
    • Commercially focused – we provide support that aligns with your commercial goals. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, negotiating with investors, establishing commercial relationships, or navigating complex IP issues, we work efficiently and strategically to protect your short-term interests while also supporting long-term growth.

    Passionate people, practical lawyers

    Our team are among the best in the legal marketplace: experienced senior lawyers who are flexible thinkers, tech-assisted problem solvers and whose passion and focus add immense value.

    Working in small, agile groups of like-minded professionals across the globe, we can adapt our working style to suit your business.

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    News, Insights & Resources

    Blog

    Legal and SEIS/EIS Tax Considerations for a Funding Round 

    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.

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    Ignition Law welcomes Ashrelle Parker-Belgrave to its Commercial Team

    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.

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