Looking for commercial solicitors or corporate lawyers near Barbican or Moorgate? Johns Law Partners supports companies in finance, real estate, tech, and consultancy sectors operating in and around EC2, Barbican, Moorgate, and Finsbury.
Our firm provides focused, responsive legal advice across corporate structuring, M&A, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, data protection, and finance law. Whether you're a small financial consultancy or a mid-size private equity firm, we give clear advice, fast turnaround, and senior-level legal support from lawyers who know the area and the industries operating in it.
We’re based near City Road and Old Street, just minutes from Moorgate Station and walking distance from the Barbican Centre, Finsbury Square, and the City of London’s core finance and legal hubs. Here’s why clients come to us:
We act for growing UK businesses and overseas clients with Barbican or Moorgate operations from SPVs to asset managers to UK subsidiaries.
CONTACT USWe work across six key practice areas tailored for businesses in this financial and legal-heavy part of London:
Whether you're reviewing supplier agreements or drafting international distribution terms, we focus on enforceable, commercially balanced contracts. We assist with:
From due diligence to closing, we advise firms on asset purchases, share deals, and cross-border acquisitions. We handle:
We support borrowers and lenders in Moorgate’s finance sector on debt structuring, loan agreements, and regulatory compliance. Areas covered include:
We support companies with incorporation, shareholder structuring, corporate governance, and reorganisation strategies. Our team assists with:
We act quickly in commercial disputes, particularly between shareholders, directors, or counterparties in high-value contracts. Our team advises on:
We regularly advise on UK tax implications for group restructures, M&A deals, and overseas entities operating through UK subsidiaries. Key areas include:
Barbican and Moorgate are packed with financial consultants, legal teams, investment firms, and tech-enabled service businesses.
Our clients include:
Recent work includes:
We work efficiently, communicate clearly, and protect your commercial interests every step of the way.
CONTACT USGiven its proximity to the City and growing international appeal, Barbican/Moorgate attracts non-UK investors and entrepreneurs setting up in the UK. We assist:
EU-based consultancies forming UK branches
Indian SaaS firms raising capital in London
US asset managers expanding under UK entities
Middle Eastern family offices acquiring London property via SPVs
Our team handles the UK-side structuring, compliance, and tax issues - while coordinating with your overseas advisors to avoid duplication or risk.
We are located a short walk from both Barbican and Moorgate stations, close to Finsbury Square, London Wall, and CityPoint.
We welcome meetings in person, online via Zoom, or through flexible retainers depending on your needs.
CONTACT USIf you're growing your business, entering a transaction, reviewing your legal risk, or resolving a dispute, we're here to help. Our lawyers work quickly, think commercially, and explain your options clearly.
CONTACT USYes. We assist with group reorganisations, demergers, and holding company structures to optimise UK tax positioning.
: Absolutely. We draft LLP agreements, handle partner exits, and advise on disputes or profit-sharing changes.
:We help with secured lending, convertible debt, shareholder loans, and compliance with FCA exemptions or requirements where applicable.
Yes. Our M&A team regularly supports deals involving buyers or sellers from the EU, US, India, and the Middle East.
Yes. We offer fixed pricing for standard documents - NDAs, consultancy agreements, shareholder agreements and capped billing for complex matters.
Finance, real estate, professional services, and tech. But we also advise creative agencies and healthcare consultancies in EC2.
Yes. We handle negotiations, mediation and court proceedings when needed—always aiming for a swift, commercial outcome.
: Yes. We draft service agreements, advise on restrictive covenants, and handle founder exits or terminations when needed.
We do. Whether you're leasing a floor in a modern office block or subletting serviced space, we review and negotiate commercial leases.
Yes. A large part of our practice involves cross-border work. Many clients based overseas rely on us as their UK legal point of contact.