Commercial Law · London & New York

Law that moves
as fast as
your ambition.

Axiom is a boutique commercial law firm built for founders, scaling companies, and deal-makers who can't afford to slow down for their lawyers.

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Founded 2009 · 16 years
Deals closed 1,200+ transactions
Offices London · New York · Dubai
Recognition Chambers UK 2024
M&A and Transactions
Startup & Venture
Commercial Contracts
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
IP & Technology
Real Estate
M&A and Transactions
Startup & Venture
Commercial Contracts
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
IP & Technology
Real Estate
What we do

Serious law for
serious businesses.

We work with founders at Series A, multinationals closing acquisitions, and everything in between. No generalist work — only the commercial matters where precision counts.

01
M&A & Transactions
Acquisitions, mergers, management buyouts, and private equity deals. We've closed over 400 transactions from £500K to £250M.
02
Startup & Venture
Term sheets, shareholder agreements, EIS/SEIS structuring, and cap table management for seed through Series C companies.
03
Commercial Contracts
Supplier agreements, SaaS contracts, distribution deals, and partnership structures. Drafted to protect you, not confuse the other side.
04
Employment & HR
Executive contracts, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and employment tribunal representation. Trusted by over 200 growing businesses.
05
IP & Technology
Trademark registration, software licensing, data protection compliance, and IP assignment structures for tech-forward businesses.
06
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation. We fight hard when needed — but we always tell you when it's not worth the cost.
The firm

Built different.
By design.

Axiom was founded on one principle: that ambitious businesses deserve lawyers who understand business, not just law. We're not a factory. We cap our client roster deliberately so every matter gets partner-level attention.

No junior associates learning on your deal. No billing surprises. Just sharp, experienced lawyers who move at your speed.

94%
Client retention rate over 5 years
48hr
Average turnaround on standard contracts
£0
Hidden fees. Ever.
16
Years of commercial practice
Our team

The people
behind every deal.

JH
James Hartley
Senior Partner · M&A and Transactions
Chambers UK Band 1 · 22 years' experience
SC
Sophia Chen
Partner · Startup & Venture Capital
Previously: Linklaters, Clifford Chance
MO
Marcus Obi
Partner · Commercial & Technology
Tech Law specialist · 14 years' experience
RP
Rachel Patel
Partner · Employment & Disputes
Employment Tribunal advocate · CEDR Accredited
Client voices
"Axiom closed our Series B round in six weeks. Our previous firm took four months on a smaller deal. The difference was night and day — and the fees were half what we expected."
Tom Brightwell · CEO, Brightwell Technologies · Series B, £18M
How we work

Efficient by
design.

Every engagement follows the same four-step process. No surprises, no scope creep, no billing for emails.

01
Initial Consultation
A focused 45-minute call with a partner. We assess your matter, scope the work, and give you a fixed-fee quote before anything starts.
02
Fixed-Fee Proposal
You receive a written scope and fixed fee within 24 hours. No hourly surprises. You approve it, we begin — that simple.
03
Partner-Led Delivery
A named partner handles your matter start to finish. You always know who's working on your file and how to reach them directly.
04
Clean Completion
Matter closed, all documents filed, full handover pack provided. We debrief on what we learned together. No loose ends.
Get in touch

Let's talk about
your matter.

Initial consultations are 45 minutes, partner-led, and no obligation. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.

Direct contact
London office
12 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AR
New York office
230 Park Avenue, New York NY 10169
Phone
+44 207 123 4567
New enquiries
hello@axiomlegal.com
Response time
Within 4 business hours