Direct access to a specialist
A dedicated solicitor handles your matter, giving you one clear point of contact from first call to completion.
Corporate & commercial solicitors · London
Legal advice for every stage of your business.
From incorporation to exit, you’ll have direct access to a specialist solicitor — clear advice, a cost basis agreed before work, and no ambiguity.
SRA regulated · 816928Company No. 10940471Remote-first · UK-wide
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Wherever you are, there’s a next step.
Legal support structured around the real milestones in a business journey — not around internal law-firm departments.
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Incorporate
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Grow
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Raise Capital
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Restructure
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Exit
Practice areas
Six areas. One specialist solicitor each time.
Every matter is matched to the right expertise, with a dedicated point of contact and advice you can act on.
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Corporate Law
Business sales, acquisitions, shareholders' agreements and share structuring.
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Commercial Law
Contracts and terms that protect you before a dispute happens, not after.
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Commercial Property
Buying, selling and leasing commercial space, handled end to end.
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Employment Law
Contracts, handbooks and fair process for growing teams.
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Intellectual Property
Protect what makes your business yours — and monetise it.
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Data Protection
UK GDPR compliance without the jargon.
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What you actually get.
A modern way to work with a law firm: direct, responsive and composed.
Advice in plain English
We make the legal position understandable, explain the options and give you a practical route forward.
Costs agreed before work
You will know the charging basis and approve the scope before substantive work begins.
Remote-first, UK-wide
Specialist support wherever your business operates, delivered with the responsiveness modern businesses expect.
Matt TurnerFounder · Solicitor
Founded in 2017
Built by a solicitor who wanted something different.
Matt Turner started Shoredons after seeing how traditional firms could intimidate clients and burn out solicitors. He built a remote-first practice designed around clear advice, direct relationships and better work.
“The law should give a business clarity and momentum — never add another layer of confusion.”Meet the team
Client reviews
Read every review What clients say, in their own words.
I instructed Shoredons & Co Legal to help with the sale of my business in London. I was up against a tight deadline, and needed to complete as soon as possible. Shoredons & Co Legal structured the deal, drafted all documentation, and brought the sale to a close quickly.
We first spoke with Matt Turner when we began our fundraising campaign, and he's been an essential part of the team ever since. Shoredons & Co Legal is the only company we found that truly supports startups.
After working with a number of law firms, we came across Matt Turner at Shoredons & Co Legal. Matt has advised us on a range of legal issues — from commercial contracts to intellectual property. He's our go-to person for all legal support.
We feel lucky to have partnered with Shoredons from our incorporation. They've advised us on a range of commercial law issues and managed our funding round from start to finish. Startup-friendly prices, a direct communication channel, fast response times.
Insights
Browse all insights Legal guidance, in plain English.
Corporate · 7 min read
How to Sell a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide by Experienced Solicitors
By Matt Turner
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Focused, practical guidance for growing businesses.
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Clear answers to the legal questions founders ask most.
Good to know
Before we speak.
Short answers to the questions clients ask at the start.
What happens in the free consultation?
A 30-minute online conversation with a qualified solicitor to understand your situation, identify the immediate legal issues and explain sensible next steps. There is no obligation to instruct us.
Do you only work with London businesses?
No. Shoredons is a fully remote firm based in London and supports founders, leadership teams and growing businesses across the UK.
Will I know the cost before work begins?
Yes. Once we understand the matter, we explain the proposed scope and charging basis for your approval before substantive work starts.
A clear next step
Let’s talk about your business.
Free, no-obligation consultation with a specialist solicitor.