Pragmatic commercial advice for founders and growing companies. We partner with you to navigate complex legal landscapes with clarity and confidence.
At Marlowe & Finch, we believe that excellent legal advice goes beyond technical expertise. It requires a genuine understanding of your business, your sector, and the commercial pressures you face every day. We built our firm on the principle that founders and growing companies deserve accessible, responsive counsel—not layers of bureaucracy.
Our practice is deliberately focused. By limiting the scope of our work to commercial law, we ensure that every partner and associate maintains deep expertise in the areas most relevant to our clients. We are not a full-service firm trying to be everything to everyone. We are specialists who have chosen to excel in the areas that matter most to ambitious businesses.
Senior lawyers directly involved in every matter, not delegated to junior staff.
Clear communication and timely advice when you need it most.
Acted for hundreds of businesses across diverse sectors and growth stages.
Clear fee structures and no surprises. We discuss costs before proceeding.
We focus on the legal areas that matter most to founders and growing businesses, providing expert guidance across the full business lifecycle.
From structuring your first investment round to negotiating complex commercial contracts, we provide clear, practical guidance on all aspects of corporate law. We work closely with management teams and investors to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and on favourable terms.
Attracting and retaining the right people is critical to business success. We draft and review employment contracts, equity incentive schemes, and handbook policies that protect your interests while remaining compliant with evolving employment legislation.
Whether you are acquiring premises for your growing team or entering into a lease for your first office, we guide you through commercial property transactions with attention to detail and commercial awareness. We handle acquisitions, disposals, and all aspects of commercial leasing.
Commercial disputes can be distracting and costly. We provide strategic advice on litigation, arbitration, and mediation, working towards efficient resolution whether that means early settlement or robust representation in court. Our aim is always to protect your commercial interests.
We have extensive experience working with early-stage companies and their investors through every phase of growth. From founder agreements and seed funding through to Series A and beyond, we understand the unique needs of venture-backed businesses and provide tailored support including term sheet negotiation, investment documentation, and portfolio company advisory work.
Our team combines deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of the commercial challenges facing modern businesses.
LLB (Hons), Oxford
Former Magic Circle associate with fifteen years of experience advising on corporate transactions and venture capital matters.
LLB, Cambridge; LLM, Columbia
Specialises in commercial contracts and dispute resolution, with particular expertise in technology sector disputes and arbitration.
JD, King's College London
Focuses on employment law and equity compensation, regularly advising startups on hiring structures and executive appointments.
LLB (Hons), Edinburgh
Advises on commercial real estate transactions and lease negotiations, with experience across both investment and occupational matters.
"Marlowe & Finch understood our business from day one. They helped us structure our seed round quickly and efficiently, allowing us to focus on building the product rather than getting bogged down in legal complexity."
Sarah Thornbury
Co-Founder, Verdant Analytics
"When we needed to resolve a shareholder dispute quickly, James and his team provided calm, strategic advice that led to a satisfactory resolution without going to court. Their commercial approach saved us significant time and cost."
David Okonkwo
CEO, Meridian Consulting Group
"We've used Marlowe & Finch for three years now across employment matters, commercial contracts, and property leases. The consistency of advice and genuine interest in our success sets them apart from larger firms."
Priya Ramaswamy
Managing Director, Northgate Manufacturing
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