Looking for an experienced corporate, commercial, or finance law solicitor in the City of London? At Johns Law Partners, we offer sharp, business-focused legal advice for companies operating in EC2, EC3, and London’s financial and professional services districts.
Whether you're a high-growth startup, a private equity-backed firm, or a professional services business, our City of London legal team delivers fast, precise legal support across corporate transactions, regulatory matters, contracts, disputes, and compliance.
We act for companies based in the Square Mile and surrounding areas - helping them protect assets, structure growth, and manage legal risk with confidence.
Our offices near City Road and Old Street place us within walking distance of London’s finance and legal hub. We’re close enough for in-person meetings and responsive enough to meet the expectations of fast-moving businesses. Here’s why clients choose us:
Whether you’re scaling, restructuring, or closing a deal, we work at the pace your business needs.
CONTACT USWe support businesses in the City across six core areas:
We advise company directors, shareholders, and boards on all aspects of corporate governance, restructuring, and regulatory compliance. Our corporate law team supports:
We guide clients through UK and cross-border M&A transactions, working closely with finance teams, accountants, and tax advisors. Our role covers:
We draft, negotiate, and review contracts that protect your business and support revenue generation. Our expertise includes:
For businesses operating in regulated sectors or managing international risk, we provide strategic advice on:
When commercial relationships go wrong, we step in - either to resolve disputes quickly or represent you formally. We help with:
We support companies doing business across jurisdictions. From trade contracts to subsidiary formation, we advise on:
Our clients in the City range from fintech firms and property investment vehicles to family offices and professional service providers. We also act for US and EU companies with UK subsidiaries operating from the City.
Recent work includes:
We understand the pressure and pace of doing business in the City and we match it with practical legal delivery.
CONTACT USWe regularly assist non-UK businesses looking to establish or expand operations in the City, including:
Indian software companies opening London branches
US investment managers forming UK LLPs or subsidiaries
Middle Eastern holding companies acquiring assets or shares
EU consulting firms navigating post-Brexit trading rules
We offer clear, commercially sound advice across company law, tax, contracts, and dispute matters - delivered in a way that bridges international frameworks.
Our legal office is minutes away from Old Street Station, making us easily accessible from Shoreditch, Moorgate, Islington, and the City of London.
We’re available for meetings in person or online. Many of our clients choose to work with us remotely and rely on our quick turnaround and proactive updates.
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If you're expanding your company, managing a dispute, or closing a corporate deal, we can help you. We combine deep legal knowledge with business sense, and we don’t waste time.
Reach out to schedule a consultation. We’ll assess your legal needs, suggest a path forward, and give you a clear sense of the next steps. Contact us today to speak with a City of London solicitor or request a callback.
We work with startups, SMEs, and mid-market companies, including international clients with smaller UK subsidiaries.
Yes. We regularly help non-UK clients establish UK companies, draft shareholder agreements, and handle compliance filings.
We advise regulated and unregulated finance clients, including those in wealth management, fintech, and consulting.
Both. Some clients retain us monthly; others engage us for specific transactions or disputes.
Yes. We handle contract reviews for UK and international commercial relationships.
Absolutely. We often act as an extension of in-house counsel during M&A, compliance, or commercial negotiations.
Most matters are responded to within one working day. Urgent requests are prioritised.
Yes. We handle contentious exits, board disputes, and enforceable shareholder rights under UK law.
We do. Especially professional services firms and businesses managing sensitive client data.
Yes. We work with many City-based and international clients entirely via Zoom, Teams, or phone.