Legal startup launches services for “disruptive” businesses

SHEFFIELD legal startup In-House Solicitors is expanding its services after increased demand for their remotely-working lawyers.

The firm is based at the city’s Innovation Centre, and is a tenant of UK Steel Enterprise.

In-House, launched by corporate and commercial solicitor Toby Harper, is planning to rebrand and launch startup-specific business advice, aimed at firms with investment potential and solid growth plans, as well as “disruptive” intentions in their sectors.

In-House Solicitors launched in December 2014 as a team of one, and now provides work for 20 people.

Located in the heart of Sheffield, the Centre provides serviced office space and workshops available for rent to support the needs of new or growing businesses.

The firm has worked with space technology firm Oxford Space Systems, digital media and tech sector investor Ascension Ventures and several universities.

Toby Harper, founder and chief executive of In-House Solicitors said: “We have benefitted greatly from our relationship with UK Steel Enterprise.

Over the last year the company has concluded a range of deals ranging from investments from tens of thousands to multi-million pounds worth, with clients including investors, Venture Capital companies, investor backed companies, university spinouts, AIM listed, OMBs and SMEs.

“The creation of a new service specifically for young and ambitious businesses is a sensible extension to our market proposition”

Allan Wood from UK Steel Enterprise who manages the Innovation Centre said: “It is fantastic to see such success from a tenant at the centre, particularly a start-up business which has grown exponentially from small beginnings.

“We are proud of all the businesses at the centre and it’s great to contribute in some way to their journey of expansion, development and, ultimately, succeed. We’ve helped over 100 businesses through the centre and look forward to working with many more.”