Need clear legal support for your business in Clerkenwell? At Johns Law Partners, we provide practical commercial and corporate legal advice to property developers, design studios, architecture firms, and professional services businesses operating in and around Clerkenwell and Farringdon. Whether you’re a creative agency, a growing real estate company, or a local consultancy, we help you make confident legal decisions - fast. From contracts and company structuring to property transactions and shareholder issues, our Clerkenwell solicitors deliver legal advice that aligns with your goals and gets things moving.
CONTACT USWe’re located just minutes from Clerkenwell Green and Exmouth Market, within easy reach of Old Street, Farringdon, and Angel. That means we’re local when you need us in person, and fast when you need quick, clear answers remotely. Here’s what makes us a go-to legal partner for businesses in Clerkenwell:
We understand how local Clerkenwell businesses work - tight timelines, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholders. Our role is to keep things legally sound without creating delays.
CONTACT USWe advise clients in Clerkenwell across five main legal service areas:
We advise on all aspects of commercial real estate, from lease negotiation to property purchases and development-related legal issues.
From company formation to shareholder exits, we provide the structure and governance advice your business needs to scale or transition.
We draft, negotiate, and review the contracts that support your day-to-day business, and designed to protect your interests.
We support small teams and medium-sized companies in Clerkenwell with contracts, disputes, and compliance.
Business disputes happen. When they do, we step in with clear advice and a results-driven plan to resolve things quickly
Clerkenwell sits at the intersection of creativity, design, and professional business. Our clients here range from architecture and interiors firms to real estate developers, co-working operators, and tech startups.
Recent matters we’ve handled include:
We understand the working style of Clerkenwell businesses - independent, time-pressured, but ambitious. Our legal advice is tailored to that rhythm.
CONTACT USWe regularly support international companies with operations in and around Clerkenwell, especially in real estate, professional services, and consulting.
This includes:
US architecture firms opening London branches
EU-based design studios partnering with UK agencies
Middle Eastern investors acquiring Central London properties
Indian construction consultancies expanding into the UK
Our team offers practical legal support for UK entity setup, employment compliance, contracts, and real estate transactions - bridging UK legal systems with international business expectations.
Our offices are near Old Street and City Road - an easy trip from Clerkenwell by foot, bus, or Tube. We also meet clients regularly at Farringdon or Exmouth Market locations.
Meetings are available in person or online, and we offer retainers for businesses needing regular advice or quick legal check-ins.
CONTACT USIf you're managing contracts, preparing for investment, resolving a dispute, or just want a second opinion - speak with us. We’ll give you clear advice, fast. No fluff, no inflated fees, just legal clarity and real support. Contact us today to book a consultation with a solicitor who understands business in Clerkenwell.
CONTACT USYes. We review and negotiate commercial leases, licenses to occupy, and shared space agreements for creative studios, production spaces, and professional services firms.
: Absolutely. We regularly create tailored service contracts for creative, technical, and advisory firms - clear terms that protect your IP and reduce disputes.
We’ve advised property developers on joint venture agreements, planning conditions, purchase contracts, and construction-related disputes.
Yes. We assist with director buyouts, partner exits, new equity arrangements, and restructuring to support growth or succession.
We do. For matters like company formation, shareholder agreements, and contract drafting, we can offer fixed-fee pricing.
Yes. Our dispute resolution team handles commercial non-payment claims, including pre-action recovery and litigation support if needed.
Usually, yes. Standard contract reviews can often be turned around within 1–2 business days depending on the document.
Yes. We regularly help overseas companies with UK entity formation, tax structuring, and hiring staff under UK employment law.
Yes. We advise on construction contracts (JCT and others), consultant appointments, and professional negligence risk.
Both. Many Clerkenwell clients choose flexible monthly retainers so they can call on us anytime - ideal for ongoing legal needs.