Lawternative Solicitors is a niche technology and business law practice specializing in commercial law, corporate governance, and technology-related legal services. Founded in 2018, the firm stands out as a responsive, approachable, and highly experienced outsourced legal team dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes build strong legal foundations for steady growth.
The firm offers pragmatic, business-focused legal advice tailored to each client’s commercial aims, with over 12 years of expertise across sectors including telecommunications, technology, financial services, sports, and charities. Its unique value proposition includes flexible retainer options, cost-effective pricing, and a deep understanding of both legal and operational business needs, making it an ideal partner for startups, SMEs, and in-house legal teams seeking supplemental support.
Services Offered
- Software Licence Agreements (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, End User Licences)
- Managed Services Agreements for on-premises or cloud services
- IT, Mobile Applications, and Telecommunications contracts
- Indirect and direct procurement and supplier contract management
- Cybersecurity and AI legal advice, including EU AI requirements and Information Governance
- Data Protection compliance
- Service Level Agreements and Statements of Work
- Contract Management (reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts)
- Terms and Conditions for Customers and Suppliers
- Technology Contracts
- Non-disclosure Agreements
- Contract Variations
- Marketing Agreements
- Legal Advice aligned with commercial aims and regulation
- Trade Marks Registration and Copyright advice
- Outsourced In-House Retainer (including legal help line, annual legal health check, document review)
- Employment Contracts and written statements
- Choice of Business Medium and Company Formation advice (sole tradership, partnership, company)
- Partnership Agreements
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Constitutions and Byelaws
- Shareholder Agreements
- Corporate Governance (Board meetings, committees, Terms of Reference, Matters Reserved for the Board)
- Company Secretarial Advice
- Appointment or Removal of Directors
- Share Transfers
- Delegations (financial and non-financial)
- Board Efficiency Reviews and Governance Reviews
- Charities and Not for Profits legal advice and documentation
- Community Interest Companies (CICs) governance
- Charities Governance Code and Sports Governance
- Non-Executive Director/Advisor services
- Compliance (file reviews, conflict of interest, health and safety policies)
- US L1A Visas and Green Cards from L1A (intercompany visas)
- Complaints Management
- Independent Legal Advice for mortgages or loans
Based in Knutsford, England, the firm serves clients across the United Kingdom and offers services in English and German. Led by Natasha Kirsten, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute with extensive in-house and private practice experience, Lawternative Solicitors is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 8007535).
