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Culbert Ellis

SME-focused Firms

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Culbert Ellis

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What the Team is Known For

Culbert Ellis is a London-based law firm that advises small and medium-sized businesses, with notable expertise in the technology sector. The firm's co-founders Justin Ellis and Mark Culbert are well placed to advise clients on corporate and commercial matters, dispute resolution and IP, while others at the firm can offer expertise on a range of other areas including employment and IP disputes. Although technology is a key focus for the firm, it is recognised for its work with clients in a broad range of sectors.

Notable practitioners

Justin Ellis and Mark Culbert are key contacts.

Work Highlights

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  • Culbert Ellis acted for MOTH Drinks on two fundraising rounds, as well as assisting with data protection and privacy, updates to contracts of employment and three new office leases.

Strengths

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  • The team don’t just provide legal answers; they offer practical, risk-based recommendations that align with business outcomes. They understand what matters to founders, investors and clients.

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  • The team moves at the pace of a startup, often turning around urgent workstreams within tight timelines without compromising quality.

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  • The firm is partner-led, with significant expertise in transaction support.

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  • The team are proactive and also pragmatic. I like the fact they provide the facts and then an opinion too. There has always been a specialist suitable to our needs.

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