2 Bloomsbury Place, Holborn, London WC1A 2QA
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Leader of dynamic teams and high-profile organisations. Formerly legal and governance head of the Lawn Tennis Association, and Executive Director of its related charity, The Tennis Foundation.
Plays a critical role as a trustee for a number of charities; West London Welcome that supports refugees and asylum seekers, and the LEO Academy Trust.
Tennis Foundation; Lawn Tennis Association; Herbert Smith Freehills
MSc in Leadership and Strategy (London Business School); Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (1999 – 2018); MA in Medieval History (King’s College, London); BA in Ancient History and Latin (Manchester University)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
David is a recognised expert in helping SMEs and start-ups thrive. His experience covers corporate, commercial, employment, data protection and privacy (including GDPR), and dispute resolution. His knowledge of the media and technology sector also means that he is now retained to advise upon the business interests of a number of globally recognised music artists and athletes, together with university spin-outs and intrapreneur groups.
Guest speaker on entrepreneurship at the London Business School, as well as to postgraduate groups at other European universities. David is an Advisor to Africat, a Foundation focusing on wildlife and community conservation in Africa.
Ignition Law; Swan Turton; Osborne Clarke; Herbert Smith Freehills
Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (1999 to date); BSc in Psychology (Nottingham University)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Tim has nearly 25 years’ experience advising start-ups, SMEs, trusts and individuals on corporate and company commercial matters, in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. He has particular experience in commercial dispute resolution. Trained at Herbert Smith Freehills and previously a barrister and an instructor for the College of Law in New Zealand, Tim is a regular speaker and contributor on company commercial and dispute resolution issues. He has made multiple appearances in New Zealand’s Courts and Tribunals, including in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He continues his advocacy in various forums in the UK.
Based between Devon and London, Tim is a trustee of the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. He volunteers for Torbay Hospital Radio and also runs his local pub quiz. He is keen to help businesses in the South-West, as well as in Greater London.
Ignition Law; Jones Day Reavis & Pogue; Herbert Smith Freehills; Coudert Brothers
Brasenose College, Oxford, Law, M.A.(Oxon), 2:1; Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, Diploma in Legal Practice – Merit
Solicitor, admitted in England and Wales, September 1999; Solicitor and Barrister; admitted in New South Wales, Australia, November 2005; Barrister Sole since 2010, admitted as Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand in December 2005.
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Specialist in supporting start-ups and SMEs. With a background in corporate law at Slaughter and May, Lizzie advises growth businesses and their founders on corporate and commercial legal issues. She is a trustee of a community centre in Mid-Wales and has been involved in several pro bono projects over the years. Lizzie is an active mum of three small boys.
Slaughter and May; Ignition Law
Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (2013 to date); BA (Hons) in History (Durham University; 1st class).
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Commercially-focused employment lawyer. Trained at Gowling WLG, has a number of years’ experience in advising start-ups, growing and established businesses on all employment law matters.
Member of the Employment Lawyers Association and has acted as an advisor at the Islington Legal Advice Centre.
Kemp Little, Trowers and Hamlins, Gowling WLG
Solicitors Practising Certificate (2017 to date); BSc Computer and Business Studies, (Warwick University)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
With a background in corporate and commercial law and over six years of experience, Jessica now advises start-ups on a range of matters from incorporation throughout their scale-up journey, including the drafting of website terms and conditions (B2B and B2C), internal corporate policies, the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements as well as other transaction documents in the context of M&A deals and funding rounds. With expertise in data protection, she also advises businesses on best practices in relation to UK GDPR compliance and cross-border data transfers.
Stocche Forbes Advogados; Cescon Barrieu Advogados; Demarest Advogados (Brazilian top-tier law firms)
Brazilian qualified lawyer (2014 – to date); LL.M. degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science (2019-2020) (distinction); a fully certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPPE/E) and an Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) with IAAP – International Association of Privacy Professionals.
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Johanna brings broad commercial experience from a range of different sectors, including music, media, sport and hospitality to provide corporate and commercial law advice. Having worked in-house and within specialist boutique law firms, Johanna’s breadth of skills and experience enables her to work across M&A transactions, VC investments, contract negotiation and all other aspects of corporate and commercial work for thriving businesses including start-ups and SMEs.
An avid traveller, Johanna enjoys visiting new sites around the world and loves horse riding and skiing in her spare time.
Waterfront Solicitors LLP, Bell Microsystems Ltd, Blaser Mills Law, IBB Law, Equip Line Ltd, Sony Epic
Solicitors Practising Certificate (since 2019 to date); LPC with Business (BPP Law School, London, 2015); LLB (University of London International; Academy, 2014)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Qualified as a lawyer in Turkey and completed an MA in international commercial law in Manchester. Undertaken voluntary legal work in different fields of law such as immigration law, litigation and commercial law.
Passionate about the environment, volunteered for environmental projects such as planting trees and distributing educational books to children.
Immigration Advice Service; The Growth Company; Oncel, Aydin & Uygun Attorney Partnership; Ersan & Co Solicitors
Turkish Qualified Lawyer; L.L.M degree (University of Salford)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
10 years expertise as a legal secretary at a firm of solicitors supporting a team on matrimony and child law, wills, probate and notary work. Previous experience as a Reinsurance Broker in the City of London where she worked for 14 years. Passionate about keeping fit, yoga and spending time with her family.
F Barnes Solicitors; HSBC; Craven and Partners; Minet; Bradstock Blunt & Crawley
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“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Passionate about working for companies and organisations that are committed to their social values and purpose as well as sustainability management. Trained in London, works across a variety of briefs; corporate law, IP and employment issues.
Counsel for a Bio/Agri-Tech business that has designed technology to address some of the world’s most serious environmental challenges.
Ignition Law; Russells; Briffa; Live Nation Entertainment
Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (2014 to date); MBA (LSE); Law LLB (King’s College London)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Media, technology and data protection lawyer and entrepreneur with specialism in the creative industries. Provides strategic advice to SMEs and copyright counsel/ virtual GC services to media and technology companies.
Non-Executive Director of the Ivor’s Academy, a member of BLACA, and an Editorial Board Member for the Oxford University Press published Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice.
Ignition Law, Warner Music International, Vodafone Group PLC, EMI, Michael Simkins LLP
Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (2007 to date); LL.M University of London (IP); Law LL.B ( Hons)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Specialist charity lawyer, (most latterly with Farrer & Co and Charles Russell Speechlys), advises charities and not for profit organisations. Provides wide range of services including establishing new charities and not for profit organisations; governance and regulatory; constitutional reviews and amendments; tax, trading and fundraising issues.
Member of the Charity Law Association and writes regularly on charity law and related matters.
Berwin Leighton Paisner; Farrer & Co; Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
College of Law (Lancaster Gate); LLB Law (Queen Mary University of London)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Francesca has a background in supporting a range of companies with funding. Throughout her 18 years of experience from her early days at Linklaters to R&R Ice Cream and Hambro Perks, she has advised Boards of companies on buyouts, fundraising, portfolio management and exit strategies. She now focuses on advising start-up and scale-ups on matters including employee incentive schemes (including EMI option and growth share schemes), general employment law and corporate matters.
Outside of the office, Francesca is an accredited mediator and brings those skills to her role as a magistrate in Guildford’s Family Court and is also an avid ice-skater.
FAY Consulting Limited; Hambro Perks Limited; R&R Ice Cream plc; Linklaters LLP
The Lawyer Awards – Hot 100 (2015); Accredited Mediator – Civil and Commercial (2022); Justice of the Peace – Family (2021); Solicitor of Supreme Court of England and Wales – (2007); Legal Practice, BPP Law School, London, 2003-04 (Distinction); BSc Biomedical Science, Kings College London
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Mike has a fundamental belief that business can be a force for good. He trained at a major international law firm where he helped build the firm’s social enterprise training scheme.
He now advises start-ups on a range of matters from VC funding rounds, to data protection issues and commercial contracts. Mike also spent some time working for Save the Children and loves helping impact driven organisations succeed. He is an ‘expert in residence’ at Imperial Enterprise Lab and mentors on various other impact programs.
Ignition Law, Save the Children International, Hogan Lovells, Acritas Legal Research.
Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (2017 to date); MA (Cantab) English (Cambridge University).
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Liz brings a unique blend of small and global organisational experience to her role as Chief Financial Officer. Throughout her career working for the financial services firm Arthur Andersen and the renowned Lawn Tennis Association amongst others, Liz’s strategic analytical skills have meant that she provides expert financial advice and reporting which aids better business decision-making.
Liz’s interests outside of work include practicing Pilates, long walks with her dog and travelling.
Lawn Tennis Association; Arthur Andersen; Willis Group plc; Associated British Foods plc
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (1997); Association of Accounting Technicians (1994)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Lisa is our expert on compliance, risk and regulation. A highly-valued member of our team, Lisa helps us ensure that our policies and procedures are up to date. Her knowledge of SRA compliance, Anti-Money laundering and Professional Conduct requirements is vital to the London Law Collective.
Lisa enjoys spending time outdoors and is a keen runner and with a young family, much of her spare time is spent in the park. She is a supporter of social enterprise and works closely with third sector businesses and promotes the ethos of ‘business for good’. Lisa is a people person and likes nothing more than sitting around a fire pit on a warm evening with a glass or two of wine!
Jonathon Bray Ltd; NewLaw Solicitors; Capital Law; Harrisons Solicitors
Law Society accredited Lexcel Consultant; Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (2005 to 2015); LLB in Law (Aberystwyth University)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Miki has over twenty years’ experience working in communications across the public and private sectors. In that time, he has been Head of Corporate Affairs at the British Library and has led consumer PR campaigns for major global brands. He now runs his own consultancy offering support to cultural, creative and other organisations.
Miki is also a writer, recently released a collection of short stories and is working on his next book. He volunteers with refugees in Greece with the charity FoodKIND, works with the refugee charity Breaking Barriers and is a Governor of Highgate Wood Secondary School.
British Library; Burson-Marsteller; Ketchum PR
MA Creative Writing (Birkbeck, University of London); MA History Hons (University of Edinburgh)
“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”
Lyra
It has to be said that law is not my strong point – it amazes me how everyone sticks to all those rules. I find them baffling and often transgress without realising or just because I find it too tempting. However, the CEO tells me that people are often the same and that’s why law firms are in demand. It’s nice to know we’re not so very different after all.
Santi
I’m a thoughtful young hound. As Shakespeare said, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool”. You know what? In both cases, I think he was talking about my ancestors. I’m happy in any echelon of society, bringing a ‘joie de vivre’ to any situation.
Ollie
While I may not boast a traditional legal education (who needs it when you’ve got my paw-some instincts?), my knack for sniffing out justice is unmatched. Though I must confess, my passion for snacks often leads me astray – a trait my colleagues know all too well! But fear not, for beneath my insatiable appetite lies the heart of a calm and collected legal beagle, always ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way by being the perfect companion in high-stakes negotiations and intense meeting dramas.
