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. 

Technology & IP

Many businesses think they have their legal requirements covered where IP is concerned. However, technology is ever-changing and complex, so details can get lost along the way. Do you run a knowledge business? Is your USP something you personally created? Software, designs, processes or know-how - it's all intellectual property, and should be protected. We can help with patents, trademarks, design rights, copyright enforcement action, and everything else related to protecting your IP. Don't leave your business's future to chance: our lawyers understand the implications of having a knowledge business, as well as the legal frameworks that protect your intellectual property. 

Corporate Law

The firm specialises in advising on company law. We can help you with all your corporate structure, governance and compliance needs. From providing day-to-day company secretarial services to giving advice on shareholders' agreements and articles of association, holding board meetings and AGMs, options agreements and other investment structures, our solicitors provide high-quality advice at affordable prices. Call us for a no-obligation consultation.


Shareholders' agreements are often critical for an SME. Is there more than one shareholder in your business? Have you considered what happens if a shareholder dies, or if a shareholder wishes to leave? This area of company law is often ignored or forgotten, but the consequences of doing so can be hugely damaging. When preparing for a sale of the business, dealing with your own shareholding, or where a conflict arises between the shareholders, a well-drafted shareholders' agreement is essential. 

Employment

RF Legal provides employment law advice with tailored, effective solutions. Our expertise spans all employment issues, supporting both employers and employees in the workplace. 

We provide advice on redundancy processes, guiding employers and employees through the legal requirements to ensure a fair process and ensuring compliance with the law. We advise on all aspects of dismissal from employment, to include unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and discrimination claims. We guide our clients through all of their day-to-day obligations and rights under employment law, as an employer or as an employee. 



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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. Dually 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

Trainee Solicitor
With six years of experience in Personal Injury litigation as a paralegal, Manpreet Matharu brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her role as a trainee solicitor at RF Legal. 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.