"The team are very knowable and assistive. It's good to have a firm with multiple elements they can assist with, from IP to contracts. A fantastic innovative programme they run is 'Grow', which helps startups with legal support."
A legal support programme exclusively for start-ups.
Grow is our comprehensive legal support programme designed specifically for start-ups. From protecting your initial idea through to concluding successful fundraising rounds, we understand the unique challenges of building a business from scratch.
Key benefits
- Dedicated Grow adviser as your point of contact, for free. No obligation to use our services.
- Clearly defined scopes of work with fixed fees if you choose us to do your legal work.
- Access to our extensive network of industry and investment contacts.
Our aim is simple: we want to help you turn your idea or business into a success.
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How Grow works
1. Dedicated legal guidance: your Grow adviser
Your Grow adviser acts as your remote in-house counsel, providing ongoing support and strategic advice tailored to your business needs.
2. Transparent pricing
Fixed fee arrangements give you affordability and predictability on your legal spend, with no hidden costs or surprises.
3. Access to meeting rooms
Free use of our client suite for your pitches and other key meetings.
4. Network access
Benefit from introductions to our wide network of industry contacts, including investors, recruiters, advisers, and accountants and our training and networking events.
Think of your Grow adviser as a member of your team.
We offer a unique approach to client relationship management involving a lawyer below partner level who acts as your dedicated point of contact.
What your Grow adviser provides
- Free consultations: Email and call without cost for quick queries.
- Sector expertise: We match Grow advisers by industry sector where possible.
- Regular catch-ups: Informal meetings with your Grow adviser to stay connected with your business.
- Deep understanding: Your Grow adviser will embed themselves into your business to learn it inside out.
- Internal liaison: Your Grow adviser acts as a broker between you and our specialist teams.
Response commitment
Your Grow adviser will always reply promptly and do their best to assist with your enquiries.
Offering predictable legal costs for your growing business.
When you require formal advice or deliverables, your Grow adviser will liaise with our specialist lawyers to source transparent fee quotes.
Our approach:
- Fixed fees as standard: Save in exceptional cases (complex regulatory advice or disputes/litigation).
- No surprises: Clear pricing before work begins.
- Scalable support: Choose the level of assistance that suits your needs and budget.
Exceptional cases include complex regulatory advice, disputes and litigation matters and highly specialised technical work.
Professional meeting spaces: Complimentary use of client meeting rooms (subject to availability)
- Board meetings
- Launch events
- Investor pitches
- Client presentations
Training and networking: Free access to events at our offices
- Legal training sessions
- Industry networking events
- Start-up focused workshops
- Investor introduction events
Proactive introductions to our network
- Potential investors
- Industry recruiters
- Professional advisers
- Overseas lawyers
Ready to join Grow?
Contact us today to learn more about our legal support programme for start-ups.
Contact methods:
Email: grow@brownejacobson.com
Contact form: Complete the form below.
Direct contact: Speak with one of our key contacts listed below.
What happens next?
- Initial consultation with a Grow adviser
- Assessment of your legal needs
- Introduction to relevant specialist teams
- Ongoing support as your business grows
1. Dedicated legal guidance: your Grow adviser
Your Grow adviser acts as your remote in-house counsel, providing ongoing support and strategic advice tailored to your business needs.
2. Transparent pricing
Fixed fee arrangements give you affordability and predictability on your legal spend, with no hidden costs or surprises.
3. Access to meeting rooms
Free use of our client suite for your pitches and other key meetings.
4. Network access
Benefit from introductions to our wide network of industry contacts, including investors, recruiters, advisers, and accountants and our training and networking events.
Think of your Grow adviser as a member of your team.
We offer a unique approach to client relationship management involving a lawyer below partner level who acts as your dedicated point of contact.
What your Grow adviser provides
- Free consultations: Email and call without cost for quick queries.
- Sector expertise: We match Grow advisers by industry sector where possible.
- Regular catch-ups: Informal meetings with your Grow adviser to stay connected with your business.
- Deep understanding: Your Grow adviser will embed themselves into your business to learn it inside out.
- Internal liaison: Your Grow adviser acts as a broker between you and our specialist teams.
Response commitment
Your Grow adviser will always reply promptly and do their best to assist with your enquiries.
Offering predictable legal costs for your growing business.
When you require formal advice or deliverables, your Grow adviser will liaise with our specialist lawyers to source transparent fee quotes.
Our approach:
- Fixed fees as standard: Save in exceptional cases (complex regulatory advice or disputes/litigation).
- No surprises: Clear pricing before work begins.
- Scalable support: Choose the level of assistance that suits your needs and budget.
Exceptional cases include complex regulatory advice, disputes and litigation matters and highly specialised technical work.
Professional meeting spaces: Complimentary use of client meeting rooms (subject to availability)
- Board meetings
- Launch events
- Investor pitches
- Client presentations
Training and networking: Free access to events at our offices
- Legal training sessions
- Industry networking events
- Start-up focused workshops
- Investor introduction events
Proactive introductions to our network
- Potential investors
- Industry recruiters
- Professional advisers
- Overseas lawyers
Ready to join Grow?
Contact us today to learn more about our legal support programme for start-ups.
Contact methods:
Email: grow@brownejacobson.com
Contact form: Complete the form below.
Direct contact: Speak with one of our key contacts listed below.
What happens next?
- Initial consultation with a Grow adviser
- Assessment of your legal needs
- Introduction to relevant specialist teams
- Ongoing support as your business grows
Get started with Grow
Grow programme team
Jon Snade
Partner
Tom Saunderson
Partner
William Darmody
Partner
Mike Jackson
Partner
Shania Sood
Senior Associate
Harry Pearson
Principal Associate
Ffion Stuckey
Associate
Nadine Cannon
Associate
Morgan Summerfield
Associate
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