From the first shareholder agreement to a carefully negotiated sale. Practical advice for owners who want to build something durable.
- Company acquisitions & disposals
- Commercial contracts
- Shareholder & partnership agreements
No. 026 / The considered approachBusiness · Property · Private client
Good counsel.
Clear ground.
When the next decision matters, perspective is everything. We bring the law into focus — and help you see a way forward.
Find your starting point01 / The firmIndependent in thought. Personal in practice.
The right advice
starts with
a better question.
Every matter has a human side. A business you built. A home you have plans for. A family whose future sits behind the paperwork. That is where we begin.
We are a 16-person independent firm, rooted in Stourford and working across the country. Our partners stay close to the work, from your first call to the final signature.
We ask direct questions, explain the options and give you our view. You will know who is handling your matter, what happens next and what it is likely to cost.
No grand promises. Just careful preparation, sound judgement and advice you can act on.
Helena Strand Managing partner
1998Established in Stourford
16People, working as one
01Named partner on every matter
02 / Our expertiseFour practices. A connected perspective.
Where we
can help.
A question rarely fits neatly into one category. Our teams work together so your advice does, too.
Places have a past and a future. We handle the legal detail between the two, for landowners, developers and businesses finding their next home.
- Commercial leases & acquisitions
- Development agreements
- Residential sales & purchases
The conversations that matter most deserve time and discretion. We help you make thoughtful arrangements for the people and causes you care about.
- Wills & estate administration
- Trusts & succession planning
- Lasting powers of attorney
First, understand the position. Then choose the right route. We combine measured advice with a firm approach to negotiation, mediation and proceedings.
- Commercial & contractual disputes
- Property disagreements
- Inheritance & trust disputes
Not sure where your matter belongs? Tell us what is on your mind.
03 / Selected mattersNames changed. The work, considered.
Behind every
matter,
something matters.
A closer look at the decisions, detail and people behind our recent work.
Property / October 2026
A working future
for Ashmere Works.
From a vacant mill to a home for 24 independent businesses. We advised the purchaser on a £12.4m acquisition, bringing title, access and tenancy arrangements into one clear plan.
£12.4m / acquisition24 / new occupiers
Business / September 2026
A shared vision,
put in writing.
Six founders, two generations, one growing manufacturing business. An ownership agreement that makes room for what comes next.
Matter ref. L–26091Private client / August 2026
Looking after
the longer view.
A succession plan for a family-owned orchard, balancing the day-to-day business with the interests of three generations.
Matter ref. L–2608404 / Our peopleYour first name here. Ours, too.
Experienced minds.
Approachable people.
Good working relationships are built in conversation. Meet the partners who will lead yours.
Managing partner / Private client
Helena Strand
Thoughtful plans for families, their businesses and the generations ahead.
Contact HelenaPartner / Business & commercial
Tom Renwick
A commercial eye for the small details that shape big decisions.
Contact TomPartner / Property & development
Nina Hollis
A clear route through complex titles, negotiations and new beginnings.
Contact Nina05 / Field notesFrom the desk of Ledger
Brief
opinions.
Questions we hear. Things we notice. Brief notes from the work we do.
08.10.26 BusinessThe agreement to make
before you need it.
Most founders agree on the exciting part: what to build. It is the quieter questions that deserve an early conversation. How will decisions be made? What happens if someone wants to leave? What if you disagree?
A useful shareholder agreement reflects the way you actually work together. We start by listening to that conversation, then put the answers into clear, workable terms.
24.09.26 PropertyA lease is more
than the rent.
The headline figure is only one part of the commitment. Repair obligations, permitted use, break conditions and service charges can matter just as much to a growing business.
Before signing, map the lease against your plans. What if you need more space? What if your business changes? Clear questions now make the next few years easier to understand.
10.09.26 Private clientThe paperwork behind
peace of mind.
A good estate plan starts with people, not documents. Who depends on you? Who knows your wishes? What would help them if you were no longer able to make a decision?
It is a conversation worth revisiting as life changes. A new home, a new family member or a change in your business can all be a reason to take another look.
06 / A first conversationEvery good answer begins somewhere.
Tell us
what matters.
Call or email to arrange a first conversation. We will get back to you within one working day to arrange a first conversation.
01634 555 018hello@ledger.exampleInitial 30-minute conversation, at no charge.
Advice and fees agreed before work begins.
To request a conversation, email our team or call 01634 555 018.