SMEs Legal Advisory
Practical, Business-Focused Legal Support for Small and Growing Companies
At Aarnex Law, we understand that running a small or medium-sized business comes with its own set of challenges. From day-to-day operational matters to complex commercial agreements, employment issues, and strategic decisions, SMEs need fast, reliable, and commercially astute legal advice — without the overhead of a full-time legal department.
Our experienced SME legal advisory team provides clear, cost-effective legal solutions designed for the realities of small and growing businesses. Whether you’re negotiating supplier agreements, dealing with employment issues, resolving commercial disputes, or planning your next phase of growth, we work as an extension of your leadership team to safeguard your business, manage risks, and unlock new opportunities.
We support SMEs across a wide range of sectors and stages — from established family-run firms and fast-growing service businesses to innovative product-led companies ready to expand into new markets. Our flexible, fixed-fee and subscription-based legal plans ensure you get high-quality advice on your terms, with no hidden costs.
Your Legal Partner for Every Stage of Your SME Journey
Practical, business-first legal support — from your early growth to expansion and succession planning.
1.Establishing & Structuring Your Business
As an SME, getting your structure right and protecting your commercial interests from day one is crucial to long-term success.
Common Challenges:
🏢 Choosing the right company structure
👔 Defining director responsibilities and shareholder rights
📜 Drafting watertight partnership or shareholder agreements
™️ Securing trade name and intellectual property protection
🤝 Navigating early employment and contractor agreements
How Aarnex Law Helps SMEs
🏢 Company formation and restructuring advice
👥 Shareholder and director agreements
🧾 Intellectual property registrations and protection
🤝 Employment and contractor agreements
✍️ NDA and commercial contract drafting
2. Running & Managing Day-to-Day Operations
As your SME grows, so do your legal risks — from employment issues to supplier disputes and regulatory compliance.
Common Challenges:
👨⚖️ Staff disputes and grievance handling
📑 Reviewing and negotiating supplier and client agreements
🔒 Data protection and GDPR compliance
🏬 Business premises leasing and property matters
⚖️ Handling operational disputes and debt recovery
Our Legal Solutions
👔 Employment law advisory for employers and employees
📜 Commercial contract drafting and review
🤝 Dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
🔐 GDPR and compliance support
🏢 Commercial lease reviews and property law advice
3 . Scaling & Expanding the Business
When it’s time to scale, whether hiring more staff, securing new premises, or expanding internationally, legal strategy matters.
Common Challenges:
👥 Workforce expansion and employment contract updates
📊 Regulatory compliance for new sectors or markets
🤝 Mergers and acquisitions to fuel growth
🏬 Commercial lease negotiations
™️ Protecting your growing brand and IP
How we help
📋 Employment contract scaling and HR policy updates
🤝 M&A legal advisory for SME acquisitions and sales
™️ IP portfolio management and trademark registration
🔎 Legal due diligence and investor-readiness documentation
📑 Franchise and licensing agreements
4. Preparing for Succession or Business Sale
Many SMEs will eventually consider selling, merging, or transitioning leadership. Legal clarity at this stage is essential.
Common Challenges:
🏢 Structuring your business for a clean sale or succession
🔄 Handling management buy-outs or share transfers
⚖️ Dealing with shareholder disputes
📊 Preparing for valuation, due diligence, and sale negotiations
How We Help SMEs Exit Smoothly
🚪 Exit strategy planning and legal audits
📑 Share sale and purchase agreements
💹 Business valuation legal support
⚖️ Board and shareholder dispute resolution
🔄 Restructuring and business recovery advice
Our Flexible, Transparent Legal Service Plans-
Discover high-quality legal advice at a fraction of the cost of traditional city law firms. At Aarnex Law, we deliver expert, business-focused legal solutions without compromising on service standards.Before you engage us, we’ll carefully scope your project and provide clear, upfront time and cost estimates — ensuring complete clarity and no surprise fees.Our transparent, fair billing system means you only pay for the legal services you actually receive. Every invoice includes detailed, line-by-line time entries, so you have full visibility over your legal spend.
Pay-As-You-Go Plan
Our Pay-As-You-Go Plan provides flexible, on-demand legal support for businesses, offering immediate access to expert legal advice on a project-by-project basis — perfect for companies seeking affordable, reliable legal assistance as and when required.
- No subscription: One-off expert legal advice as and when required, without any subscription
- Competitive rates: £200 per hour for expert legal consultation.
- Specialist Legal support: To ensure high quality advice, we ensure all lawyers with 10+ years of within their specialist area.
- On-demand legal services: Pay only when you need expert advice, ideal for one-off advice, contract reviews, disputes or urgent matters
- Fixed-FeeLegal package for startups & SMEs packages: Get expert-drafted legal documents at transparent, affordable rates — no hidden costs.
1: Contract Drafting : £375+VAT per contract
Includes consultation and custom drafting of any business contract your startup or SME may need, such as – Founder Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Employment Contracts, Supplier Agreements, Service Agreements, Terms & Conditions, NDAs, Partnership Agreements, Franchise Agreements or any other agreement
2: Contractor Review and Legal Advice: £250 +VAT per Contract
We’ll review your contract, flag potential risks, suggest revisions, and advise you on next steps. Ideal for contracts you’ve been asked to sign or existing agreements you’d like checked.
Startup / SMES Subscription Plan
Affordable, ongoing legal support for startups and SMEs — when you need it, without the big law firm price tag.
£179/month
Includes:
- Monthly Legal Consultation (90 minutes): Speak directly with a senior lawyer every month for tailored legal advice on contracts, employment matters, business structuring, funding issues or compliance queries
- £125 monthly Legal credit: Receive £125 worth of legal services credit every month, added to your account. You can use this credit towards any of our legal services — from contract drafting, dispute advice, employment law advice to commercial transactions and compliance queries.
Unused credits roll over to the next month (valid for 12 months), making it easy to manage your legal costs as your business grows. - 50% Discount on Hourly rates (£200/hour → £100/hour): Enjoy a flat 50% discount on our standard legal rates for any additional work/ consultation outside your subscription package.
- Priority access to investor introductions through our network
- Fixed-FeeLegal package for startups & SMEs packages: Get expert-drafted legal documents at transparent, affordable rates — no hidden costs.
1: Contract Drafting : £375+VAT per contract
Includes consultation and custom drafting of any business contract your startup or SME may need, such as – Founder Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Employment Contracts, Supplier Agreements, Service Agreements, Terms & Conditions, NDAs, Partnership Agreements, Franchise Agreements or any other agreement
2: Contractor Review and Legal Advice: £250 +VAT per Contract
We’ll review your contract, flag potential risks, suggest revisions, and advise you on next steps. Ideal for contracts you’ve been asked to sign or existing agreements you’d like checked.
Perfect for: Early-stage ventures, founders preparing MVPs, raising capital, and building their core legal infrastructure affordably.
Legal360 Plan
Complete Legal Partnership for Startups and SMEs
Unlimited access to our full suite of legal services including– Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Employment Law, Cross-Border transactions, M&A, Dispute Resolution & Compliance advisory, Virtual Counsel
Dedicated Legal Account Manager– A single point of contact to manage your legal matters, track work in progress, and coordinate your projects efficiently.
Curated Legal Team- A dedicated team of expert lawyers (each with 10+ years of experience) familiar with your business, ensuring faster, tailored, and consistent advice as your needs evolve.
All Contract Drafting & Reviews Included- All your business agreements — from supplier contracts, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, joint venture agreements to SaaS terms — drafted and reviewed as part of your plan. No extra charges.
Proactive Legal Roadmap & Risk Management- Regular strategy sessions to identify legal risks early, plan for growth, and align your legal strategy with business goals.
Scalable Support- Easily increase your legal hours as your business expands or during busy growth phases like fundraising, acquisitions, or product launches.
Transparent Billing & Clear Reports- Quarterly billing with monthly time statements showing exactly how your legal hours were used — no hidden fees or surprises.
Annual Subscription Pricing at £200/hr Standard Rate with Discounts.
Tier | Value at £200/hr | Discount | Plan Price |
Tier 3 | £12,000 (60 hrs) | 30% | £8,400 |
Tier 2 | £24,000 (120 hrs) | 35% | £15,600 |
Tier 1 | £40,000 (200 hrs) | 38% | £24,800 |
Ideal for: venture-backed, scaling startups and established SMEs who need ongoing legal expertise but don’t want the overhead of hiring in-house counsel.
Perfect for businesses navigating:
- Funding rounds
- M&A deals
- Employment issues
- Global expansion
- Commercial contract management
- Day-to-day legal advisory
Startup-Ready Legal Services. Built for Growth.
- Flexible
- Affordable
- Transparent
- Legal Service Plans
Built for Growth.
Pay-As-You-Go Plan
🚫 No subscription
💷 £200/hr expert legal consultation
👨⚖ All lawyers have 10+ years experience
📄 Use for urgent advice, contract reviews, etc.
Fixed-Fee Packages:
🖋 Contract Drafting: £375+VAT
🔍 Contract Review: £250+VAT
Startup / SMEs Engage Plan
£179/month
⏱ 90 min monthly consultation
💳 £125 monthly credit (rolls over)
💸 50% discount on hourly rates
📈 Investor access
Fixed-Fee Packages:
🖋 Contract Drafting: £375+VAT
🔍 Contract Review: £250+VAT
Legal360 Plan
♾ Unlimited access to all services
👨💼 Dedicated legal account manager
👥 Curated legal team
🖋 All contract drafting & reviews included
🗺 Proactive legal roadmap
📊 Transparent billing & reports
Annual Subscription Tiers:
🥇 Tier 1: £24,800 (200 hrs)
🥈 Tier 2: £15,600 (120 hrs)
🥉 Tier 3: £8,400 (60 hrs)