Looking for a commercial solicitor or property lawyer near Angel? Johns Law Partners offers sharp, business-first legal advice for startups, SMEs, and property investors working in Angel, Islington, and North London.
Whether you’re reviewing a lease, setting up a limited company, or managing commercial contracts, our Angel solicitors offer the legal clarity and speed that growing businesses need. We act for founders, landlords, retail operators, digital agencies, and investors - helping them navigate contracts, property law, compliance, and commercial disputes without the hassle.
If you want strategic legal support without inflated costs or delays, we’re ready to help.
Located just down the road from Upper Street and City Road, our firm is positioned to serve clients across Angel and the wider Islington business community. We’ve worked with everyone from local shop owners to international startups setting up operations nearby.
Here’s why we’re the legal partner of choice for many in the area:
We understand that businesses in Angel need practical solutions, not pages of theory. That’s what we deliver - every time.
CONTACT USWe advise clients in Angel across five core legal areas:
From reviewing leases to advising on the purchase or sale of commercial property, our lawyers handle property matters with speed and attention to detail. We advise tenants, landlords, and investors on:
We support local entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses in Angel with all aspects of company law and structuring. Our advice covers:
Business disputes can be disruptive and costly. We step in early to manage conflict, de-escalate where possible, or pursue resolution through legal channels.
We advise employers, founders, and contractors on employment status, IR35, and contract obligations. In Angel’s creative and freelance-heavy market, clarity here matters.
From freelance agreements to long-term supply deals, we help ensure your contracts work for your business - not against it. We assist with:
Angel is one of North London’s busiest business hubs, with a growing number of tech startups, ecommerce operators, creative freelancers, and boutique retailers.
We work with:
Recent work includes:
We regularly advise overseas clients expanding into Angel or nearby Islington areas - particularly in retail, hospitality, and digital services.
US ecommerce founders setting up UK limited companies
Indian SaaS providers opening a London office
EU-based creatives building partnerships with UK agencies
UAE investors buying commercial property in North London
We combine local legal expertise with cross-border insight, helping you stay compliant with UK law while navigating international concerns.
We’re based on City Road, just a short walk from Angel Station. That gives us easy access to Islington, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, and the City. .
We’re available for in-person meetings or remote consultations - whichever suits your schedule.
CONTACT USWhether you're reviewing a commercial lease, planning to raise investment, or just need a reliable solicitor to call when issues arise - our team is here. You’ll get fast answers, commercial thinking, and clear legal solutions tailored to your goals.
CONTACT USYes. We review, negotiate, and draft commercial leases for shops, offices, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces in and around Angel.
: Absolutely. We offer fixed-fee company formation packages with optional shareholder agreements and director advice.
: Our focus is primarily on commercial property. However, we do act in select cases involving mixed-use or buy-to-let investments.
Most standard contracts are reviewed within 2–3 working days. A faster turnaround can be arranged for urgent matters.
Yes. We regularly assist freelancers and consultants with service agreements, NDAs, IP clauses, and payment terms.
We offer both. Fixed fees are available for leases, incorporations, contract drafting, and basic dispute work. Complex matters may use capped hourly rates.
Yes. We assist with pre-action letters, settlement negotiations, and formal legal proceedings if needed.
: We advise on employment and consultancy contracts, terminations, IR35 status, and director disputes.
Yes. We regularly advise investors on tax, structure, and compliance when buying commercial or mixed-use property through UK companies.
Yes. Many clients speak to us entirely via Zoom or Teams. We also offer flexible hours for business owners with limited daytime availability.