Business Details
Affordable Legal Services for Businesses and Universities
Claric Legal Services was founded to address the critical need for accessible, cost-effective legal support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and academic institutions. Our approach prioritises clarity, efficiency, and commercial pragmatism, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions without unnecessary complexity or expense. With extensive experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, and governance, we specialise in simplifying legal processes for businesses and universities. Our team combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to transparency, offering fixed fees and rapid turnaround times to mitigate risks while maximising value.We pride ourselves on demystifying legal jargon, empowering clients to make informed decisions with confidence. Our track record of successful collaborations with accountants, business brokers, and public sector organisations underscores our reputation as a trusted partner. By focusing on prevention rather than cure, we help clients avoid costly disputes and operational disruptions. Our client-centric philosophy ensures every interaction is marked by responsiveness, integrity, and a genuine understanding of organisational needs.
Services
Agency Agreements
Collaboration Contracts
Distribution Agreements
Governance Support
Joint Ventures
Outsourcing Agreements
Share Capital Advice
University Contracts
Commercial Contracts
Corporate Governance
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees and rapid turnaround times for predictable costs
- Our team prioritises commercial pragmatism over legal overcomplication
- We specialise in SME and university contract needs with tailored solutions
- We guarantee response within 48 hours or first draft within two weeks
- Our approach combines legal expertise with plain-English explanations
What people say
Balanced clear advice
No money-wasting
Professional and efficient
Cost-effective service
Peace of mind
Services
Agency Agreements
We draft and review agency agreements tailored to your business needs, balancing legal protection with commercial practicality. Our expertise ensures compliance with relevant regulations while maintaining flexibility for growth. Clients benefit from clear terms that prevent disputes and support long-term partnerships.
University Contracts
Specialised contract support for universities covering research collaborations, IP agreements, and commercial partnerships. We simplify complex academic-commercial relationships through precise, compliant documentation. Our experience with higher education institutions ensures practical solutions that align with sector-specific requirements.
Joint Ventures
We create comprehensive joint venture agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements. Our approach minimises future conflicts by addressing potential risks upfront. Clients receive customised frameworks that adapt to evolving business dynamics while maintaining legal compliance.
Corporate Governance
We provide governance frameworks that ensure regulatory compliance and streamline decision-making processes. Our services include shareholder agreements, board procedure documentation, and compliance audits. Clients gain robust structures that support sustainable business operations and investor confidence.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and negotiate contracts for goods, services, and IP protection with clear commercial focus. Our contracts balance legal protection with operational flexibility, avoiding excessive complexity. Clients receive enforceable agreements that reflect their specific business objectives and risk profiles.
People
Richard Jenkins
Founder & Legal Director
With extensive experience in corporate law and commercial contracts, Richard Jenkins provides practical legal solutions for SMEs and universities. His expertise in simplifying complex agreements has benefited numerous businesses and academic institutions. He combines legal precision with commercial awareness to deliver cost-effective outcomes.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on commercial contracts, corporate governance, joint ventures, and university agreements for SMEs and academic institutions.
How do you ensure cost-effectiveness?
We offer fixed fees for most work, avoid unnecessary legal complexity, and guarantee completion within two weeks or no charge.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
Yes, we prioritise rapid response and have successfully completed time-sensitive transactions for multiple clients.
Do you work with international businesses?
Yes, we provide legal support for international companies requiring UK-focused commercial agreements and compliance advice.
How do you explain complex legal concepts?
We use plain English to explain risks and contract provisions, ensuring clients understand implications without legal jargon.
Reviews (6)
Kate Mahon
Nov 06, 2021
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Richard is an absolute delight to deal with. He always explains everything in a way I can understand and is very friendly and approachable. I have used Richard to prepare documents and provide advice in relation to my own business and I also recommend him to my business clients too. I can't recommend Richard enough!
Justin Henry
Aug 22, 2021
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I am a Director of 2 businesses and I have used the services of Claric Legal several times over the years and I have found them to be very quick to fully understand my needs and produce the necessary legal documents. Claric Legal Services are my 'go to' company for producing agreements at the right price in a timely fashion. I thoroughly recommend them.
Sonnie Mee-Harris
Aug 20, 2021
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In the construction sector getting paid and receiving payment on time is becoming increasingly difficult for us. Writing terms and conditions was a daunting task for us. We didnt know where to begin or what to include in legal terms.
Richard Jenkins and the Claric Legal team, with their knowledge and experience were able to do everything for us, with very little input from ourselves. They created a simple, accurate and bespoke set of terms and conditions for our business to use on all our, quotes, orders, and invoices
This has made a significant difference to our business. We have seen a 60
Richard Jenkins and the Claric Legal team, with their knowledge and experience were able to do everything for us, with very little input from ourselves. They created a simple, accurate and bespoke set of terms and conditions for our business to use on all our, quotes, orders, and invoices
This has made a significant difference to our business. We have seen a 60
Pooja Sahny
Aug 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Contacted Claric Legal to review a contract. Was very happy with their services, feedback and changes that were made. Highly recommend them.
Contacted Claric Legal to review a contract. Was very happy with their services, feedback and changes that were made. Highly recommend them.
Robert Taylor
Jul 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Richard was extremely helpful in producing the necessary documentation for the sale of my shareholding in the business. This was all done at a most reasonable cost. I am very grateful for that help which was all done remotely so that I never actually met Richard.
Richard was extremely helpful in producing the necessary documentation for the sale of my shareholding in the business. This was all done at a most reasonable cost. I am very grateful for that help which was all done remotely so that I never actually met Richard.
Rhys Blayney
Jun 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Claric Legal has provided us with a first class service on a number of occasions of the past 3 years. By using Claric Legal we have peace of mind that all of our legal and business affairs are in order. Richard has always been very helpful and friendly, responsive to our needs and guided us through every step. I would highly recommend.
Claric Legal has provided us with a first class service on a number of occasions of the past 3 years. By using Claric Legal we have peace of mind that all of our legal and business affairs are in order. Richard has always been very helpful and friendly, responsive to our needs and guided us through every step. I would highly recommend.
