Harper James

SMEs deserve expert legal advice that’s accessible, affordable, and designed around their needs. That’s why Harper James exists: to help start-ups, and growth-focused SMEs succeed at every stage of their journey. By combining highly experienced lawyers, smart use of technology, and innovative, transparent pricing plans, we make high-quality commercial legal support available when it matters most. Our vision is simple: a world where viable businesses thrive, contribute to a healthy economy, and grow with the confidence of knowing the right legal partner is alongside them.

• Harper James has supported Vet Vision AI, an agri-tech university spinout company that uses AI to monitor livestock welfare, with contract development, an investment round, employee share scheme implementation, and advice on intellectual property and data protection compliance.
• Korus Health, a leading independent NHS contractor and diagnostic ultrasound provider, has has chosen Harper James for support with establishing an employee ownership trust, business immigration advice, lease agreements, terms of service drafting, and general employment law guidance.
• We recently guided iFast Diagnostics through a £5m seed fund round, advised on partnership agreements and managed lease agreements so they were able to move to premises that better suited this fast growing business.
• A range of legal services for a leading UK outdoor leisure manufacturer, including employment advice and consultancy agreements, commercial and manufacturing contracts, trade mark management and IP disputes, insurance matters, and lease agreements.
• A long-standing client who is innovating in industrial-edge AI for ultra-efficient neural control systems has been supported with lease reviews, employment and data protection matters, share scheme arrangements, partnership and intellectual property agreements, and corporate matters, including governance and investment support.
• We work with a leading provider of cloud-based ticketing systems for public transport, known for its smart ticketing solutions used across the UK and internationally, advising on a range of commercial agreements, trade mark matters, employment law, property arrangements, and data protection compliance.
• Working with a pioneer in decentralised and secure messaging solutions with a 150+ strong team advising on immigration, employment, data protection, and corporate matters, including share schemes and a range of commercial agreements.
• We completed a successful private equity sale and range of tailored employment, commercial contracting, and corporates transactions for a leading data and AI-driven intelligence specialist.
• Ongoing advice for a leading sports marketing agency working with leading global sports and entertainment brands, we have guided them with commercial, employment, and data protection issues, supported in trade mark management, and advised through a significant corporate sale.
• Working with a leading space engineering innovator specialising in next-generation satellite communications advising on investment and equity funding rounds, share transfers, lease agreements, employment matters, key commercial contracts, and the development of a comprehensive intellectual property strategy.

Founder and CEO: Toby Harper

Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate: Adam Kudryl

Number of partners: 24

Head Office

• Birmingham - Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP

Regional spaces

• Cardiff - Capital Tower Business Centre, 3rd Floor, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AG
• Cambridge - Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9QE
• Manchester - 13th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
• London - 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6AF
• Oxford - Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ
• Sheffield - 1st Floor, Dearing House, 1 Young St, Sheffield, S1 4UP
• Southampton - White Building Studios, 1-4 Cumberland Place, Southampton, SO15 2NP

Business Disputes: 3 Partners & 9 Senior Solicitors

Business Immigration: 1 Partner & 1 Senior Solicitor

Commercial and Technology: 4 Partners, 9 Senior Solicitors & 1 Solicitor

Commercial Property: 3 Partners, 3 Senior Solicitors, 1 Solicitor & 1 paralegal

Construction: 3 partners & 2 Senior Solicitors

Corporate: 8 Partners, 4 Senior Solicitors, 2 Solicitors & 1 Paralegal

Data Protection and Privacy: 1 Partner & 3 Senior Solicitors

Employee Share Schemes: 2 Partners & 3 Senior Solicitors

Employment: 2 Partners and 5 Senior Solicitors

Finance and Investment: 4 Partners & 2 Senior Solicitors

Financial Services Regulation: 1 Partner & 1 Senior Solicitor

Intellectual Property and Trade Marks: 2 Partners, 2 Senior Solicitors, 2 Solicitors, 1 Trade Mark Attorney & 2 CITMA Paralegals