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Contract Lawyers in London

Contracts drafted and reviewed for English law, the common law framework, the Employment Rights Act, UK GDPR, and the jurisdiction and arbitration clauses that make London a global deal centre. Fixed fees, fast turnaround.

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    London
    The City
    Canary Wharf
    Tech City
    England & Wales

    Contracts built for English law, not adapted from elsewhere.

    My Legal Pal drafts and reviews contracts for startups, founders, and established businesses operating in London and across England. Every agreement is written for the English legal framework, not pulled from a US or Indian template and not generated by software.

    England runs on common law, which gives parties wide freedom of contract, but that freedom cuts both ways: a clause is generally enforced as written, not as you intended. The Employment Rights Act 1996 sets statutory protections for employees. UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 govern how you handle personal data. Restraint-of-trade clauses are enforced only so far as they protect a legitimate business interest and go no wider than reasonable. And because London is one of the world’s leading centres for commercial dispute resolution, your governing-law, jurisdiction, and arbitration clauses are often the most valuable in the contract.

    Whether you need an NDA, a master service agreement, a shareholders’ agreement, a SAFE or convertible loan note, an employment contract, a SaaS agreement, or a cross-border commercial deal, the document is built for your commercial position and for enforceability in England and Wales. We provide contract drafting with fixed fees and standard contracts in 24 to 48 hours.

    The contracts that cause damage are the ones that looked fine.

    Most contract problems in England are not obvious at signing. Under common law, courts hold parties to the words they agreed, so a loose clause is rarely rescued later. The cost of getting it wrong only appears when the deal goes wrong.

    Freedom of contract cuts both ways

    English law lets you agree almost anything, which puts the weight on the drafting. An ambiguous liability cap or a vague scope clause is usually read as written, not as you hoped. We draft so the words say exactly what you mean.

    Employment law sets the floor

    The Employment Rights Act 1996 and related legislation give employees statutory rights a contract cannot remove, covering unfair dismissal, notice, and more. Restrictive covenants such as non-competes are enforceable only so far as they protect a legitimate business interest and are reasonable. An over-broad covenant usually fails. We draft employment terms that comply and hold.

    UK GDPR governs your data

    If you handle personal data of customers or staff, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 set lawful-basis, purpose, and security obligations. Your privacy policy, consent flows, and data processing terms must reflect them. We draft these to the UK regime, not a foreign one.

    Your dispute-resolution clause is an asset

    London is a leading global seat for litigation and arbitration. A well-drafted clause, the right governing law, jurisdiction or LCIA arbitration, seat, and language, can decide whether you enforce quickly or get stuck. We draft it on purpose, not as boilerplate.

    In a common law jurisdiction, the contract is the deal. A clause drafted loosely is usually enforced loosely, against you.

    How it works

    From brief to signed contract, with a lawyer review at every stage.

    Share your requirement

    Tell us the deal, the counterparty, and your priorities through a short form or WhatsApp.

    Lawyer assessment

    A lawyer confirms scope, structure, and a fixed fee before any work begins.

    Drafting

    Drafted by a lawyer with experience in this contract type and English law.

    Internal review

    A second review for legal accuracy, commercial fit, and enforceability in England and Wales.

    Delivery with summary

    A clean contract with a plain-language note on the key clauses and negotiation points.

    Revisions

    Adjusted until the contract reflects exactly what you need, ready to sign.

    Which contract do you need?

    Select the contract type that fits your deal. We will tell you what it covers and the typical timeline.








    What makes an English contract actually hold up

    The clauses and rules most often missed in template contracts. Tap to expand each.

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    A governing-law and jurisdiction clause chosen on purpose
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    Governing law, jurisdiction, and (where used) the arbitration seat, rules, and language all matter. A clear England and Wales clause, or a considered LCIA arbitration clause, can decide whether you enforce quickly or get stuck. We draft it deliberately.
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    Restrictive covenants that are actually enforceable
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    A non-compete or non-solicit holds only so far as it protects a legitimate business interest and is reasonable in scope, time, and area. An over-broad covenant is usually struck down. We draft narrow, defensible clauses backed by confidentiality terms.
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    Liability caps and indemnities that mean something
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    “The supplier shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever.”

    A clear cap, carve-outs for confidentiality and IP, and indemnities scoped to real risk, drafted to be read as written and to survive the Unfair Contract Terms Act where it applies.

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    UK GDPR-compliant data terms
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    Lawful basis, purpose limitation, security, and international-transfer obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, reflected in your privacy policy and data processing terms, not a copied foreign template.
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    IR35 and worker-status clarity
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    Labelling someone a consultant does not settle their tax or employment status. We draft consultancy and contractor agreements that reflect the real relationship and reduce IR35 and worker-status risk.

    What clients say

    They drafted our jurisdiction and arbitration clause properly, which gave our overseas partners real confidence in the deal.
    WhitfieldFounder, Logistics Platform · London
    Our SaaS terms were rebuilt to comply with UK GDPR, and our enterprise customers signed without the usual data-protection back and forth.
    OseiHead of Commercial · Tech City
    Restrictive covenants drafted narrowly so they would actually hold, plus employment terms that sit correctly on the statutory rights.
    HargreavesOperations Lead · The City
    Clear advice on IR35 for our consultancy agreements. No upsell, just the right drafting for how we actually work.
    BianchiCo-founder, Fintech · Canary Wharf
    They drafted our jurisdiction and arbitration clause properly, which gave our overseas partners real confidence in the deal.
    WhitfieldFounder, Logistics Platform · London
    Our SaaS terms were rebuilt to comply with UK GDPR, and our enterprise customers signed without the usual data-protection back and forth.
    OseiHead of Commercial · Tech City
    Restrictive covenants drafted narrowly so they would actually hold, plus employment terms that sit correctly on the statutory rights.
    HargreavesOperations Lead · The City
    Clear advice on IR35 for our consultancy agreements. No upsell, just the right drafting for how we actually work.
    BianchiCo-founder, Fintech · Canary Wharf

    Frequently asked

    Can you draft contracts under English law?
    Yes. We draft NDAs, service agreements, SaaS terms, shareholders’ and founders’ agreements, and commercial contracts for England’s common law framework, accounting for the Employment Rights Act, UK GDPR, and the right governing-law and jurisdiction clause.
    Are non-compete clauses enforceable in England?
    Only so far as they protect a legitimate business interest and are reasonable in scope, duration, and area. Over-broad restrictive covenants are usually struck down. We draft narrow, defensible restraints backed by confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses.
    Should my contract use the courts or LCIA arbitration?
    It depends on the counterparty, where assets sit, and how you want to enforce. London is a leading seat for both, so an LCIA arbitration clause often suits cross-border deals while the English courts may suit domestic ones. We advise on the right choice and draft it precisely.
    Do your contracts comply with UK GDPR?
    Yes. We draft privacy policies, consent terms, and data processing agreements aligned with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, covering lawful basis, purpose limitation, security, and international data transfers.
    Can you help with IR35 and consultancy agreements?
    Yes. We draft consultancy and contractor agreements that reflect the real working relationship and reduce IR35 and worker-status risk, covering IP, payment, confidentiality, and termination.
    How long does a contract take?
    Standard contracts such as NDAs and service agreements are usually ready in 24 to 48 hours. Complex documents like shareholders’ agreements take 3 to 5 business days. Urgent work is available.
    Do you review contracts I have already received?
    Yes. We review a counterparty’s draft, flag the risks, suggest revisions in tracked changes, and explain what you would actually be agreeing to before you sign.
    What does it cost?
    Fixed fees set by the complexity of the contract. No hourly billing and no surprise invoices. You get a precise quote after a short conversation, with no obligation.

    Custom English-law contracts, drafted by lawyers.

    Standard contracts in 24 to 48 hours. Complex work in 3 to 5 days. Fixed fees, no surprises.