Looking for a corporate lawyer or financial legal advisor in Canary Wharf? Johns Law Partners provides commercially focused legal advice to businesses in banking, investment management, energy, fintech, and international trade - right from the heart of London’s Docklands.
Whether you're advising clients, managing funds, entering joint ventures, or expanding globally, we deliver practical legal support designed for fast-paced, high-value transactions. Our clients include boutique investment firms, UK arms of global businesses, and ambitious startups scaling across borders.
Canary Wharf is home to global banks, institutional investors, fintechs, and energy giants. We understand the legal environment here - fast-moving, compliance-driven, and risk-sensitive. Here’s what you get with our firm:
We’re based just a few stops away and regularly advise companies operating from Canary Wharf, South Quay, and Wood Wharf.
CONTACT USWe advise corporate clients, financial professionals, and global operators across six key legal areas:
We help businesses establish UK entities, manage governance, and restructure ownership. Typical services include:
From fund-backed acquisitions to shareholder buyouts and international exits, we cover:
We draft and negotiate high-value B2B and international contracts, including:
We regularly support cross-border businesses with UK operations, including those dealing with:
When disputes arise - internally or externally, we step in with speed and strategy. Services include:
We advise on lending, investment agreements, capital raising, and fund documentation for finance-driven businesses, including:
Our clients in Canary Wharf operate across investment, fintech, energy, real estate, and cross-border trading. Some are long-established financial brands; others are international startups or specialist advisors. .
Recent matters include:
Whether you're based in One Canada Square or working out of a flexible office at Level39, we can help.
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Many of our clients are headquartered outside the UK but operate or invest through Canary Wharf. We provide UK-side legal advice on structuring, compliance, and commercial relationships. Typical cross-border matters:
Typical cross-border matters:
Indian family offices acquiring UK assets
US-based PE funds launching UK subsidiaries
EU fintechs onboarding British clients
Middle East energy firms forming UK SPVs
We coordinate closely with overseas legal and tax teams to ensure alignment and avoid friction.
We’re a short Tube ride from Canary Wharf and often meet clients both remotely and in person.
We also offer remote legal support, flexible retainers, and video consultations.
CONTACT USIf you're scaling into the UK, navigating complex finance deals, or looking for high-quality commercial legal advice - speak to us. Our clients rely on us for answers that move their business forward, not delay it. to speak with a solicitor serving Canary Wharf-based businesses.
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Johns Law Partners London and staff did a wonderful job of settling my case in a very short time considering it was done thru the Covid shutdown. We did virtual.
Mr. John & his team are a delight to work with. Every person I've worked with there has been incredibly responsive, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Very fast response and delivery time. Benny was fantastic and very helpful. I would highly recommend this company.
Yes. We regularly set up UK companies for funds, family offices, and corporate groups. That includes holding companies, SPVs, and custom share structures with clear governance and investor protections.
: Yes. We advise on UK-side documents for joint ventures involving overseas partners. That includes shareholder agreements, board structures, exit terms, and protecting IP or revenue share across borders.
We can. For non-regulated activity, we help clients assess exemptions, draft the right disclaimers, and stay compliant. If FCA authorisation is needed, we coordinate that process with specialists when required..
Yes. Term sheets, SAFE or convertible agreements, and most contract reviews can be priced on a fixed or capped basis. That way, you get clarity on costs without unexpected bills.
We mostly work with clients in finance, fintech, investment management, energy, international trade, and corporate real estate. Most are fast-moving and cross-border by nature.
Yes. We work on major supply, licensing, and service agreements, often involving overseas parties or complex commercial terms. We focus on risk, payment terms, liability, and enforceability..
Yes. We act as outside counsel to in-house teams needing extra support during transactions, international negotiations, or regulatory reviews. We also step in when specialist experience is required.
Most contracts are reviewed within two to three business days. We’ll let you know in advance if something will take longer. Urgent work can be prioritised when needed.
Yes. We help resolve internal conflicts through negotiation or litigation. Whether it’s a director dispute, shareholding deadlock, or breach of contract, we move quickly to protect your position.
We do. Many clients use us on a monthly retainer for fast, ongoing legal support. It covers contract reviews, legal advice, and company law matters without the cost of in-house lawyers.
