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Award-Winning Corporate & Contract Law Counsel | Global Contracts, Compliance & High-Stakes Wins Results beat titles, but awards validate impact. I am an award-winning business and corporate lawyer specializing in commercial agreements, SaaS terms, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and GDPR compliance. Recognized for delivering legally sound, commercially intelligent outcomes in high-stakes matters, I provide legal services across the UK, Europe, and the US. With 15+ 5-star client reviews, I remain committed to serving growing clients on Upwork. Whether you need a robust privacy policy, a bulletproof NDA, a lease agreement, complex vendor agreements, or contract drafting and review, I translate legal complexity into a competitive business advantage. 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 📝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 NDAs, MSAs, SaaS Agreements, Service Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Employment Contracts, Supplier Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies, and Commercial Contracts. 📝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 Corporate governance, director duties, business structuring, regulatory compliance, internal policies, legal risk analysis, and commercial advisory services. 📝𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 & 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Jurisdiction-aware contracts, international commercial agreements, legal research, compliance strategy, and multi-market operational support. 📝 𝐆𝐃𝐏𝐑 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 GDPR compliance audits, Privacy Policies, Data Protection Agreements, Cookie Policies, compliance mapping, and regulatory risk mitigation for digital businesses handling customer data. 📝𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 SaaS Agreements, Software Licensing, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Platform Terms, API Agreements, User Policies, Subscription Structures, and Technology Compliance. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “Elizabeth was fantastic to work with. She helped us draft a commercial lease agreement for landlords and property owners. She also helped us navigate the complexity with ease through detailed explanations. Highly recommended for anyone needing contract work and legal advice in the future.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “Elizabeth has been consistently kind and helpful whenever I’ve needed to ask questions. She goes above and beyond in her support, and I really appreciate the effort she puts in. We are still working together, but I already feel very comfortable knowing I have someone I can turn to for clear guidance.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “We worked with Elizabeth on a complex suite of agreements and could not be more pleased with the outcome. Elizabeth demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep strategic understanding of the issues at hand. Her guidance was invaluable, and the final result exceeded our expectations.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 ✅ Contracts drafted for enforceability, negotiation leverage, and commercial protection. ✅ Clear legal language without unnecessary jargon. ✅ Fast turnaround with detail-oriented execution. ✅ Strategic legal thinking aligned with business goals. ✅ Strong risk assessment and clause-by-clause protection analysis. ✅ High responsiveness and professional communication throughout projects. Need a strategic legal partner who delivers precision in contract drafting and review, SaaS agreements, GDPR compliance, and cross-border transactions? I'm here to ensure your legal framework is as ambitious as your business goals. Click the ‘Message’ or ‘Invite’ button below to share a few details about your project. Let’s protect your business, strengthen your leverage, and position you for a secure, high-stakes win. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡, 𝐎. 𝐄𝐒𝐐. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥.

👋 𝙃𝙞—𝙄’𝙢 𝘿𝙖𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝, 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧 (𝟭𝟬+ 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨) 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 & 𝘼𝙄 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨—𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤-𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨, 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙬 & 𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙨—𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙎𝘼, 𝙐𝙆, 𝙀𝙐 & 𝙂𝘾𝘾. I deliver precise, strategic legal solutions that protect your interests and drive growth. When you work with me, you're not just hiring a lawyer – you're gaining a dedicated partner who understands the intricacies of global business. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪: 1️⃣ Joint Ventures & Shareholder/Partnership Agreements Draft watertight agreements that clarify ownership structures and set fair terms—protecting your interests and paving the way for sustainable growth. 2️⃣ Contract Law & NDA Drafting Whether you need a custom contract, a template-based agreement, or a specific NDA, I craft precise, legally sound documents tailored to your industry, ensuring clarity and risk reduction. 3️⃣ Startup Consulting Offering entity registration advice, founder agreements, SAFEs, and incentive-based employment contracts—ideal for tech and AI startups needing flexible legal frameworks. 4️⃣ Corporate Law & Matters Handle regulatory interactions, establish standardized practices, and address employment issues with solutions that adhere to robust corporate law standards. 5️⃣ Intellectual Property Develop strategies to safeguard your IP rights globally—essential for online businesses operating in multiple markets. 6️⃣ Dispute Resolution My goal is to keep you out of court by achieving swift, cost-effective resolutions that keep your business on track. 7️⃣ Legal Consulting Need clarity on complex clauses or guidance on Contract Law, Corporate Law, or NDAs? I’m here to help you understand your options and make confident decisions. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Contract Law · Corporate Law · NDA Drafting · Legal Agreements · Contract Drafting · Shareholder & Partnership Agreements · Intellectual Property · Dispute Resolution · Startup Consulting · Entity Registration · Legal Writing 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Products · Tech · Software · eCommerce · Finance · Digital Marketplaces · Retail and Consumer Goods · Education · Logistics · Travel · Hospitality · Lifestyle · Energy and Power · Professional Services · Trading · Publishing 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: I offer legal consultancy based on my extensive international experience. While I’m not admitted to practice law in any specific jurisdiction, my global background enables me to tailor solutions to your unique environment. If you require formal representation before a court or regulatory body, I can guide you on the best path forward. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝟭𝟬+ 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙇𝙖𝙬, 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 “𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚” 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙!

Francis is a solicitor with 10 years combined experience spanning alternative dispute resolution, customer service, negotiation, operations, change management, service delivery, debt recovery and financial analysis. He is a multi-disciplinary professional, adept at effectively addressing conflicts in addition to leveraging his varied expertise to drive successful outcomes and nuanced solutions. Francis started his career at a multi-national bank providing support to financial consultants by ensuring due diligence and risk management. He completed his training in Corporate, Property and Commercial law having previously trained in the niche field of Financial irregularities.

As a skilled barrister and legal professional, I specialize in providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. My expertise spans contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, corporate advisory, and much more. I am committed to delivering meticulous, efficient, and result-driven legal services to individuals and businesses alike. I am also the founder of a well-established law firm, where I lead a team of highly experienced legal experts, including lawyers, paralegals, chartered accountants and Tax Advisors with over a decade of experience in the field of law. Together, we offer a broad spectrum of services, including but not limited to: - Corporate and business law consultancy - Contract drafting and negotiation - Tax advisory and compliance - Intellectual property rights management - Employment law and HR policies - Legal research and documentation By combining our collective expertise, we ensure that you receive solutions that are precise, strategic, and aligned with your objectives. Our experience extends internationally, having collaborated with US-based law firms to handle personal injury claims and provide top-notch paralegal services. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we are your trusted partner for navigating complex legal challenges. Let us collaborate to address your legal challenges and achieve your goals efficiently. Reach out today to discuss how my team and I can assist you!

Hello, I’m Matt, a licensed (SRA-regulated) solicitor in England and Wales, and also dual-qualified as an international attorney. I'm Upwork’s trusted attorney for contracts, corporate law, and cross-border commercial legal support. I also lead a vetted global agency of licensed attorneys across the UK, US, Canada, and the EU, enabling us to provide seamless, high-quality legal services for clients with international footprints. With 10+ years of experience and Top Rated Plus status on Upwork, I help founders, startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence. My approach is responsive, commercially-minded, and always tailored to your specific business needs. As one of the most experienced, hardest-working, and client-focused attorneys on Upwork, I am consistently 5-star rated and trusted by clients across industries, with a strong track record of success built over several years on the platform. ⭐️ Client Testimonials ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Working with Matt was a game-changer for our startup. His grasp of commercial and tech law is razor-sharp. He understood our complex SaaS licensing needs immediately and delivered airtight contracts that protected us from day one. Beyond just legal knowledge, Matt brings strategy, clarity, and absolute professionalism to every interaction. He's our go-to legal mind moving forward.” - Liam T. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Matt’s intelligence is matched only by his responsiveness and attention to detail. We were navigating a sensitive cross-border IP issue, and Matt not only identified the risks we hadn’t seen but also proposed practical, enforceable solutions. His ability to distil complex legalese into plain English was invaluable. I trust his judgment completely.” - Angela R. Why Clients Trust Me: ✅ Dual-qualified solicitor with deep UK and US legal knowledge and global reach ✅ 600+ successful legal projects completed on Upwork, and counting ✅ Lead of an international attorney team (UK, US, Canada, EU) ✅ 100% Job Success Score and consistent 5-star reviews ✅ Trusted by startups, tech companies, consultants, SaaS providers, and founders ✅ Fast, reliable, and jargon-free communication Legal Services Offered 1. Contract Development & Negotiation SaaS Agreements Software Licensing Service Agreements Independent Contractor Agreements NDAs & Non-Competes Terms of Service & Privacy Policies 2. Business Formation & Structuring UK & US Company Formation LLC, LLP & Limited Company Structuring Legal Opinions Shareholder Agreements Operating Agreements Corporate Governance & Compliance 3. Intellectual Property Protection IP Protection & Strategy Trademark & Copyright Registration IP Assignment Agreements Licensing Frameworks 4. Tech-Specific Legal Solutions Gen AI and Machine Learning Contracts Smart Contracts Blockchain & Web3 Legal Advisory Data Processing Agreements EULAs 5. Privacy & Compliance GDPR, CCPA & Global Data Law Cookie Policies Regulatory Disclosure 6. Corporate Law & Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions (UK/US) Corporate Restructuring Joint Ventures & Partnerships Stock Purchase & Investment Agreements 7. Dispute Resolution & Legal Risk Management Demand Letters Pre-Litigation Strategy Litigation Settlement Agreements Commercial Dispute Advisory My Promise: I don’t just deliver documents. I help you think strategically about your legal risks and opportunities. Whether you’re building a new venture, protecting valuable IP, managing partners or investors, or scaling internationally, I offer clear, effective legal guidance grounded in your commercial goals. I understand that legal services are an investment which is why I keep my pricing competitive and my communication clear and efficient. Ready to Work Together? If you’re looking for a legal partner who is experienced, highly rated, and truly cares about your business, message me today. I’m happy to consult on your immediate needs or explore how I can support your company short or long-term. I'll be happy to have you join my over 600 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! 🔗 Keywords: UK Solicitor, Licensed Attorney, Upwork contracts lawyer, business legal support, GDPR legal consulting, SaaS contracts, startup lawyer, terms & conditions, cross-border compliance, US-UK contract lawyer, LLC & company formation, NDAs, demand letters, court representation, data privacy, international legal strategy, IP protection, legal documents review, commercial contract disputes, shareholder agreements, privacy policy, EULA, software licensing lawyer, commercial terms drafting.

I help UK businesses navigate complex people challenges, strengthen compliance and build practical HR solutions that reduce risk and support sustainable growth. Whether acting as a Fractional HR Director, leading a high-risk employee relations matter or modernising HR documentation, I provide commercially focused advice that enables business leaders to make confident, legally compliant decisions. I work with SMEs, founder-led businesses and growing organisations across the UK that need senior HR expertise on a flexible basis—whether for a one-off project or ongoing fractional support. My work regularly includes: • Employee relations, grievances and disciplinaries • Workplace investigations • Redundancy programmes and organisational change • TUPE projects • Performance management and probation • Strategic recruitment and onboarding • Employment contracts, handbooks and HR policy development • HR compliance audits and employment law support With more than 27 years' HR leadership experience, I provide organisations with senior HR expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time HR Director. I am ACIPD qualified and have supported organisations ranging from SMEs to multi-site businesses across hospitality, professional services, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and the not-for-profit sector. I work alongside founders, directors and leadership teams to reduce people risk, improve consistency and create practical HR frameworks that support business objectives. My clients value practical advice that balances legal compliance with commercial reality. Whether supporting a one-off employee relations issue or acting as an ongoing strategic HR partner, I focus on delivering solutions that are proportionate, defensible and aligned with business objectives. Clients typically engage me when they need: ✔ An experienced Fractional or Interim HR Director ✔ Independent advice on complex employee relations matters ✔ Employment law expertise ✔ Practical HR documentation, compliance and governance support ✔ Strategic HR guidance during periods of change I work remotely during UK business hours and provide support exclusively within the UK employment law framework. If you're looking for experienced, commercially focused HR leadership that delivers practical, legally sound outcomes, I'd be pleased to discuss how I can support your business.