Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Business Law Services Made Simple
We are a forward-thinking legal practice established to transform traditional legal service delivery. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises exclusively in business law, providing expert guidance across corporate transactions, employment matters, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance. With a combined experience of over 60 years in legal practice, our directors have worked with businesses ranging from startups to multinational corporations. We prioritise clear communication, offering all advice in plain English without legal jargon. Our innovative service model eliminates hourly billing in favour of fixed fees agreed upfront, ensuring complete cost transparency.We maintain strict compliance with professional standards while leveraging technology to streamline document management and client communication. Our approach focuses on understanding each client's unique business needs to deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions. We regularly update our knowledge base to maintain expertise in emerging areas like AI compliance and data protection regulations. Client satisfaction is evidenced by our 98% repeat business rate and extensive portfolio of long-term corporate relationships.
Services
Business law
GDPR compliance
Employment contracts
Corporate restructuring
Intellectual property
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Fixed fees agreed upfront with no hidden charges
- Legal advice delivered in plain English
- Dedicated client partners with 24-hour response guarantee
- Exclusive focus on business law since 2012
- Recognised innovators in legal service delivery
What people say
Excellent service
Responsive experts
Plain English advice
Highly recommended
Great value
Services
Business law
We provide comprehensive business law services covering company formation, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. Our expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements. We help businesses navigate complex legal requirements while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks. Our team delivers practical solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.
GDPR compliance
Our GDPR compliance services help organisations meet data protection requirements through audits, policy development, and staff training. We create tailored compliance frameworks that address data mapping, breach response protocols, and international data transfer mechanisms. Our approach balances regulatory requirements with operational practicality for businesses of all sizes.
Employment contracts
We draft and review employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies that protect businesses while ensuring compliance with employment law. Our services cover all aspects of employer-employee relationships, including termination agreements, disciplinary procedures, and contractor arrangements. We provide ongoing support for HR-related legal matters.
Corporate restructuring
Our corporate restructuring services assist businesses in changing their legal structure through mergers, demergers, and share reorganisations. We provide strategic guidance on tax implications, shareholder considerations, and regulatory requirements. Our team ensures smooth transitions while maintaining compliance with Companies House and HMRC regulations.
Intellectual property
We help businesses protect their intellectual property through trademark registration, licensing agreements, and infringement prevention strategies. Our services cover all aspects of IP law including copyright, design rights, and confidential information protection. We develop comprehensive IP management frameworks tailored to each client's commercial needs.
People
Ryan Lisk
Founder
Ryan established Hybrid Legal in 2012 with a vision to transform legal service delivery. He brings 18 years of corporate law experience, specialising in business transactions and commercial contracts. Ryan leads our innovation initiatives and maintains key client relationships.
Alan Reid
Director
Alan heads our employment law team with 15 years of experience advising businesses on HR matters. He specialises in complex employment disputes and workplace reorganisations. Alan ensures our clients receive practical, compliance-focused legal solutions.
Leanne Consiglio
Director
Leanne co-leads our corporate department with expertise in mergers and acquisitions. She has guided over 200 businesses through corporate transactions, focusing on technology and creative industries. Leanne ensures technical excellence in all our corporate legal work.
Mike Duggan
Director
Mike co-heads corporate services with a focus on international transactions. He brings 14 years of experience in cross-border deals and foreign investment regulations. Mike specialises in helping UK businesses expand into European markets.
Nick Burns
Advisory Board
Nick chairs our advisory board, providing strategic guidance on business growth and service innovation. With 30 years in legal services, he mentors our team on client relationship management and operational excellence.
Questions
What areas of law does Hybrid Legal specialise in?
We focus exclusively on business law, covering corporate transactions, employment law, intellectual property, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Our specialists also handle IR35 compliance and commercial contract matters.
How are your legal fees structured?
We use fixed-fee pricing agreed upfront for all services. This includes our Legal Plus subscription service starting at £735/month, which provides ongoing legal support without hourly billing.
Do you offer GDPR compliance support?
Yes, we provide comprehensive GDPR services including data protection audits, policy development, staff training, and breach response planning. Our team helps businesses achieve and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.
Can you assist with employment law matters?
We offer full employment law services including contract drafting, HR policy development, disciplinary procedure guidance, and tribunal representation. Our experts help businesses manage employment relationships effectively.
What is your approach to client communication?
We prioritise clear, jargon-free communication through preferred channels. Clients receive guaranteed 24-hour response times, with regular check-ins from dedicated client partners to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
Do you work with international businesses?
Yes, we support UK and international clients with cross-border transactions, global compliance requirements, and international data protection regulations. Our team has experience in European and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
Reviews (6)
Gareth Simpson
Dec 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Hybrid Legal's advice and legal support over the years has been a great help to our business. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Hybrid Legal's advice and legal support over the years has been a great help to our business. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Sarah Hamilton-Gill
Jun 07, 2021
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The team at Hybrid Legal investigated a business question that was complex and needed clarity. They were efficient , explained in plain English the answer and provided reference to further detail if I needed it . All this was done remotely which made it even easier . I would highly recommend them .
The team at Hybrid Legal investigated a business question that was complex and needed clarity. They were efficient , explained in plain English the answer and provided reference to further detail if I needed it . All this was done remotely which made it even easier . I would highly recommend them .
Jane Strachan
May 19, 2021
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Excellent service. Helpful experts who are responsive and speak in plain English! Can't recommend enough.
Excellent service. Helpful experts who are responsive and speak in plain English! Can't recommend enough.
Paul D.
May 19, 2021
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Hybrid provided fast and effective HR support to a delicate issue which we needed to act on. Their advice was spot on and a major issue was obverted. Top work.
Hybrid provided fast and effective HR support to a delicate issue which we needed to act on. Their advice was spot on and a major issue was obverted. Top work.
Jon San Jose
Apr 22, 2021
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I would highly recommend Hybrid Legal. They assisted my with an employment matter, provided clear and concise advice and reassurance at a stressful time. Their prompt and thorough action was enough to bring an end to the matter.
Francis Martin
Apr 01, 2021
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Matt Schrader and Alan Reid from Hybrid Legal provided an excellent service to Forster Chase in the development of legal document to support our consulting services proposals and engagement letters. We are confident that we will use their services going forward and have no hesitation to recommend Hybrid Legal. Francis Martin CBE, on behalf of Forster Chase.
