Altion Law

Business Details

Specialist Legal Services for Business and Individuals

Altion Law is a specialist legal practice combining the skills of solicitors and barristers with extensive commercial experience gained from working with public sector bodies, Dow Jones, and FTSE 100 businesses. Our team provides practical, business-focused legal advice tailored to protect clients' commercial interests. We prioritise client relationships over billable hours, leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and deliver clear, concise representation.

With expertise in niche areas like tax disputes, director disqualification, and construction law, we offer fixed-fee consultations and legal finance options to ensure accessibility. Our track record includes successfully overturning HMRC decisions, resolving complex construction disputes, and defending directors against disqualification claims, consistently earning client recommendations for our professionalism and results-driven approach.

Services

Commercial Legal Advice Director Disqualification HMRC Disputes Construction Disputes Professional Negligence Tax Investigations Regulatory Compliance Debt Recovery Covid-19 Contract Disputes VAT Disputes

Highlights and features

We combine solicitor and barrister-level expertise with commercial sector experience from FTSE 100 companies.
Our fixed-fee initial consultations provide clarity before committing to legal costs.
We prioritise client relationships over billable hours, focusing on retention and recommendations.
Our team successfully overturned HMRC decisions and resolved multi-million-pound construction disputes.
We offer legal finance options through Bar Council-endorsed payment plans for accessibility.

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

What people say

Excellent service Professional and constructive Prompt and effective Highly recommended Smooth successful process

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Services

Commercial Legal Advice

Our commercial legal advice combines traditional legal expertise with business acumen to protect your commercial interests. We specialise in contract disputes, debt recovery, and government financial support guidance, particularly for SMEs. Our team provides fixed-fee services and cost estimates to ensure transparency, helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining operational continuity.

Director Disqualification

We defend directors facing disqualification proceedings under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. Our specialists negotiate with the Insolvency Service, challenge allegations, and reduce disqualification periods. With experience in over 15-year disqualification cases, we provide strategic defence and crisis management to protect directors' professional futures and business interests.

HMRC Disputes

Our HMRC dispute specialists handle VAT reclaim refusals, COP9 investigations, and tax penalty appeals. We successfully overturned HMRC decisions for AWRS applications and resolved multi-jurisdictional tax disputes. With SRA-authorised representation, we provide strategic defence in tax tribunals and court proceedings, focusing on minimising financial exposure and compliance risks.

Construction Disputes

We resolve construction disputes involving payment delays, defective works, and contract termination. Specialising in adjudication, arbitration, and Technology and Construction Court proceedings, our team handles claims from minor defects to multi-million-pound projects. We represent homeowners, contractors, and subcontractors in resolving payment disputes, delay claims, and professional negligence cases.

Professional Negligence

We handle professional negligence claims against architects, surveyors, and builders, as well as defending professionals against allegations. Our team pursues compensation for financial losses due to substandard professional services, while defending professionals against unfounded claims. We specialise in construction-related negligence cases with a focus on measurable financial impact.

People

Rebecca Hudson

Director

Specialist commercial law solicitor with expertise in HMRC disputes and director disqualification cases. Proven track record in overturning HMRC decisions and defending directors against disqualification claims. Combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to deliver client-focused solutions.

Anthony Galvin

Director

Construction law expert specialising in dispute resolution and adjudication. Successfully represented clients in multi-million-pound construction disputes. Focuses on practical solutions for homeowners, contractors, and subcontractors while maintaining commercial viability during legal proceedings.

Questions

What areas of law does Altion Law specialise in?

We specialise in HMRC disputes, director disqualification, construction law, professional negligence, tax investigations, and regulatory compliance. Our expertise covers both business and individual legal needs.

How does Altion Law handle complex legal cases?

We combine solicitor and barrister-level expertise with commercial sector experience to provide practical solutions. Our approach includes fixed-fee consultations, strategic defence planning, and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Can I get help with HMRC disputes?

Yes, our specialists handle VAT disputes, COP9 investigations, and AWRS application challenges. We have successfully overturned HMRC decisions and reduced tax liabilities for businesses and individuals.

Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?

Yes, we offer fixed-fee initial consultations and certain legal services to provide cost certainty. For complex matters, we provide detailed cost estimates before work commences.

Reviews (7)

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Adrian Mason

Apr 21, 2021 Report

Absolutely great service. Following my WOWGR approval I had some concerns regarding compliance. I reached out to Altion Law who listened carefully to my concerns and then assisted me to strengthen our internal procedures. Along side this, Altion Law have always been on hand to advise on any ad-hoc queries or questions I had, taking the time to explain things at a level of my understanding which made the more complex protocols clearly understandable. Their service has helped immensely navigating the world of HMRC and all of their ( not always so clear ) policies, I would have been lost without them

Boris Barsukov

Oct 07, 2020 Report

Professional and efficient law firm. Helped me easily navigate the myriad of tasks, which otherwise would have been over whelming. Thank you.

Paddy Galvin

Jul 27, 2020 Report

Excellent!! Really knowledgeable, friendly staff. Made everything easy to understand. I can not recommend them enough.

Martin Roberts

Jun 28, 2020 Report

We used Altion Law for two messy and protracted disputes with our building contractor. During the 5 months the disputes were on-going all the staff at Altion Law, and especially our Lawyer Anthony Galvin, were excellent. Anthony was professional and reassuring throughout two adjudication processes and always went out of his way to make sure we understood the options available to us, the potential outcomes and any associated costs. Even at times when my wife and I were super stressed he remained calm as a cucumber and made us feel in safe hands. Even though I haven't a clue about legal jargon and

John Gee

May 25, 2020 Report

Excellent Service !!! I would like to say on behalf of ECE (what a great result) and thankyou we couldnt have done it without you and your team!!! Throughout the whole process you guys have been superb in every aspect of the adjudication.
Receiving this result today has been the icing on the cake, its topped of fantastic great week for our company. Again thankyou Anthony and Danielle for all the very professional work you put in on behalf of us,

Ibrahim

Oct 27, 2019 Report

I love this Solicitor firm, so down to earth and genuinely care about your interests. I feel they are not after money but really do want to help in legal matters. They are also very knowledgeable and are a huge help in terms of breaking down legal jargon. They were also able to advise in the area of GDPR, trademark registration, privacy policies etc. So, I urge you to make an enquiry today, you will not be disappointed.

Chris Miller

Oct 20, 2017 Report

Absolutely Incredible service from this company. I genuinely feel that they are the best law firm in the UK for SMB's.