RF Legal LLP

Corporate/Commercial, Employment and Dispute Resolution Lawyers

At RF Legal, we provide commercial legal advice for business owners. Our team of experienced solicitors, based in the City of London, provides a broad range of commercial legal services to clients. 


Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the following legal areas: commercial and corporate law, intellectual property, employment, and dispute resolution. We understand the challenges small business owners face and we provide legal solutions to meet your needs.

RF Legal LLP
Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment, London

Our Practice Areas

Contracts

Are your terms of business designed for your business? Do you even have proper terms in place? Having thoughtfully-prepared terms of business and well-drafted contracts can be the difference between your business prospering, and facing costly financial claims and mistakes because of oversights or ambiguities in a contract. Speak to one of our solicitors for an informal free consultation to discuss all your commercial and contractual needs. 

Corporate and Commercial

We provide a full service for all your corporate and commercial legal needs. Our expertise ranges from business acquisitions and disposals, to joint ventures and shareholders' agreements, to investment rounds and share capital restructuring, to commercial contracts of all sizes and scope. 

Employment

We advise on all aspects of the employment relationship, acting for both employers and employees. Whether you are an employer who needs to ensure compliance with the law and good practice, or an employee with a problem at work that needs addressing, we can help. 

Dispute Resolution

We advise and help on the resolution of disputes, whether through negotiation or litigation in the courts. 

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Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment Lawyer

About RF Legal LLP

Our firm was established by Ian Burton, a lawyer with more than 30 years' experience in corporate/commercial law, and Espen Skogen, a commercial and technology lawyer, with 25 years' experience in technology business. 

Corporate/Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment Legal Team

Meet the team

At RF Legal, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative legal solutions with personalized care. Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, each bringing their own set of skills and expertise to the table. Allow us to introduce our dedicated team members: 

Espen Skogen

Partner
Espen Skogen is a seasoned Technology Lawyer who transitioned to law after spending 25 years at the forefront of finance technology. His deep understanding of the technological landscape, coupled with his legal acumen, makes him an invaluable asset for clients navigating the intricate world of tech-related legal matters as well as intellectual property matters.

Ian Burton

Managing Partner
Ian Burton is a senior M&A and Corporate Lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. Qualified in England and Wales, and also a member of the New York Bar, Ian combines extensive legal knowledge with a global perspective. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law has been instrumental in guiding clients through complex transactions and strategic decisions.

Manpreet Matharu

Solicitor
After six years of experience in personal injury litigation as a paralegal, Manpreet Matharu trained at RF Legal and qualified as a solicitor in early 2025. Her background in litigation equips her with the skills necessary to handle complex legal issues with precision and care.

Nigel Knight

Paralegal
Nigel Knight has a robust regulatory background, having served as Chief Compliance Officer in several financial services firms. His expertise in compliance and regulatory matters ensures that our clients receive thorough and informed advice, helping them stay ahead of regulatory challenges.