London Law Collective

What London Law Collective does

London Law Collective Limited is a UK boutique law firm founded in August 2020 by Jo Farquharson (CEO) and David Farquharson (Founder) and headquartered in Bloomsbury, London. The firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 670236) and operates as a private limited company under founder ownership, with no disclosed external venture or private equity backing. As of 2025 it fields a team of 20+ lawyers, senior consultants, associates, paralegals, and operations staff, organised as a "collective" of specialists rather than a traditional partnership pyramid.

Its service offering spans the full corporate and commercial life cycle of high-growth businesses: corporate structuring and M&A, fundraising (including SEIS/EIS schemes), employee incentives (EMI, growth shares), commercial contracts and IP licensing, data protection, employment law, dispute resolution, and insolvency. It also productises tiered B Corp certification packages (Document Only, Light, Supported, Premium). Pricing is built around capped-fee transactions, flexible monthly retainers, and fixed-fee add-on packages, with a stated "no surprises" transparency philosophy.

The firm is differentiated by its values-led positioning: it is a Certified B Corp (since July 2023), a Living Wage Foundation employer, a member of 1% for the Planet, and a 2025 winner of the People in Law Best ESG Initiative award. Distribution is direct-to-client via website, email, and phone, supported by content marketing, LinkedIn/Instagram presence, industry events, and a referral network anchored in the UK startup and purpose-driven business ecosystem. Its February 2025 strategic partnership with Slovenia-based Nlaw extends the firm's reach into the EU, Croatia, and the US (Palo Alto), complementing a New York-based senior IP consultant.

Name

London Law Collective

Legal name

London Law Collective Limited

Website

https://londonlawcollective.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

London Law Collective is a UK boutique law firm founded in 2020 by Jo and David Farquharson, providing corporate, fundraising, commercial, IP, employment, and dispute resolution services to high-growth and purpose-driven businesses, with tiered B Corp certification packages and an international partnership via Nlaw.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Commercial legal advice
• Fundraising legal support
• Employment law advisory
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Holborn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Core revenue from providing corporate and commercial legal advice to high-growth businesses across corporate, fundraising, employment, commercial contracts, IP, data protection, dispute resolution, and insolvency matters. Services delivered by lawyers and senior consultants.
2. Retainer Agreements: Flexible monthly retainers offered to help clients with cash flow management. Provides ongoing legal support for day-to-day business needs.
3. Project-Based/Capped Fees: Capped fee arrangements for most transactions providing price certainty. Fixed fees for B Corp certification packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

London Law Collective is a boutique UK law firm providing integrated corporate and commercial legal services to high-growth businesses from Seed to Series B and beyond. Its core practice areas include Corporate (M&A, exits, group structuring, Delaware flips), Fundraising (debt and equity, SEIS/EIS), Employee Incentives (EMI, growth shares), Commercial Contracts, Data Protection and Privacy, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, and Insolvency. The firm also offers tiered B Corp Packages (Document, Light, Supported, Premium) for companies pursuing B Corp certification.

Product overview

London Law Collective is a boutique UK law firm providing a unified suite of corporate and commercial legal services to high-growth businesses. The firm operates as a collective of specialist lawyers offering integrated legal support across Corporate, Fundraising, Employee Incentives, Commercial, Data Protection and Privacy, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, and Insolvency. The firm also offers tiered B Corp Packages as an add-on service to support companies seeking B Corp certification. All services are delivered by a team of in-house lawyers and consultants, with no indication of a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Legal Services Strategic legal advice across every stage of a business's corporate journey from Seed to Series B and beyond, including M&A, exits, group structuring, cross-border matters, share capital reorganisations, and Delaware flips for high-growth UK companies.
• Fundraising Legal Services Legal support from term sheet to completion for debt and equity raises, including SEIS and EIS considerations, from first external funds through later growth-phase investments for UK startups and scaling businesses.
• Employee Incentives Specialist support on all aspects of employee incentive schemes and non-cash share incentives, including EMI, growth shares, and unapproved schemes on a national and international basis.
• Commercial Legal Services Legal, strategic, and negotiation services for commercial agreements including supply contracts, IP licences, JV agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, and distribution agreements.
• Data Protection and Privacy Full-spectrum data protection advice from data audits to drafting privacy policies, with assistance on data breach management procedures.
• Intellectual Property IP legal support from protection of ideas through to brand expression, integrating IP into commercial strategy to maximise competitive edge for high-growth businesses.
• Employment Law Advice Expert advice on every aspect of employment law from new hires and contractual terms to disputes, departures, and dismissals.
• Dispute Resolution Pragmatic and strategic dispute resolution services including litigation and arbitration for UK and international disputes.
• Insolvency Services Expert advice on dealing with administrators, liquidators, insolvency practitioners, statutory demands, winding up petitions, and creditor demands in formal and informal insolvency situations.
• B Corp Packages Tiered B Corp certification support packages: Document only (free templates), Light, Supported, and Premium, offering first-hand specialist support for companies seeking B Corp status and the related articles, shareholder agreements, and corporate approvals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning firm recognized by Legal Business Awards (Highly Commended, Boutique Law Firm of the Year) and People in Law Awards (Best ESG Initiative)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NlawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Strategic partnership between London Law Collective (UK boutique law firm) and Nlaw (Slovenia-based law firm with offices in Croatia and Palo Alto, California) to provide expert legal advice to innovative and scaling businesses. Addresses challenges including navigating complex regulatory landscapes, protecting intellectual property, and securing funding. Both firms have established strong presences in venture capital, startup, and technology sectors and are internationally recognised for corporate and commercial work.
• Imperial Enterprise LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership supporting startups through Imperial College London's enterprise accelerator. CEO Jo Farquharson participates as assessor for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship applications.
• 1% for the PlanetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental membership organisation; London Law Collective donates 1% of annual revenue to environmental charities including Goodgym, Borneo Orangutan Survival UK, The Childhood Trust, Environmental Investigation Agency, and City of Trees.
• Positive LuxuryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership organisation for luxury brands focused on sustainability and ESG. Part of firm's commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
• CrowdCubeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquity crowdfunding platform partner for clients seeking fundraising opportunities through crowd investment.
• Institute of Digital FashionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital fashion institute; partnership through client engagement and industry collaboration in fashion and digital innovation sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marriott Harrison: London boutique law firm focused on technology, venture capital, and high-growth companies. Direct peer given similar boutique scale, target customer base (UK startups to Series B), and corporate/commercial service mix.
• Radiant Law: UK boutique law firm focused on technology companies and venture capital-backed businesses. Direct peer given similar boutique scale, tech-sector specialism, and service to UK high-growth companies.
• Bristows LLP: London boutique law firm with deep technology, IP, and life sciences practices serving high-growth and venture-backed clients. Direct peer given boutique positioning with specialist expertise and a comparable client profile of innovative UK businesses.
• Keystone Law: UK network-model law firm offering corporate, commercial, and employment advice to high-growth and SME clients. Direct peer given similar boutique collective/consultant structure and overlapping high-growth business service mix.
• Bates Wells: UK purpose-driven boutique law firm and certified B Corp serving impact businesses, charities, and high-growth companies. Direct peer given shared values-led positioning, B Corp status, and overlapping corporate, commercial, and ESG advisory practices.

Broad incumbents

• Taylor Wessing: International law firm with a market-leading technology, venture capital, and high-growth business practice headquartered in London. Broad incumbent serving overlapping startup/VC client base with deeper resources and cross-border reach.
• Goodwin Procter: US-headquartered international law firm with a prominent London private equity, venture capital, and high-growth companies practice. Broad incumbent competing for similar cross-border VC and growth-stage mandates at much larger scale.
• Cooley LLP: US-headquartered international law firm with a strong London office serving technology companies, venture capital, and high-growth businesses. Broad incumbent competing for the same Series A-B mandates but with materially larger scale.
• Mishcon de Reya: Major UK law firm with a notable startup, venture capital, and high-growth companies practice (Mishcon Accelerate). Broad incumbent serving similar entrepreneurial clients at materially greater scale and international reach.
• Bird & Bird: International law firm with a strong London technology, media, and high-growth companies practice. Broad incumbent given overlapping IP, commercial, and tech-sector capabilities, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/london-law-collective
• Instagraminstagram.com/londonlawcollective
• Xx.com/LdnLawCollect

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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