Commercial Lawyers Who Know How Business Really Works
We have our careers inside the very industries we now advise. From retail and hospitality to travel and entertainment, we've worked in fast-paced environments where legal decisions can’t wait for endless back-and-forth. In those roles, we learned that businesses don’t just need risk assessments. They need clear, actionable advice that balances legal protection with commercial reality.
That’s how External Lawyers was founded: to give ambitious brands access to senior in-house expertise without the cost or overhead of hiring a full-time lawyer. We cut through complexity with plain-English advice, short-form documents and fast turnaround. Whether it's reviewing contracts at speed, navigating employment disputes or steering a major project through to completion, External Lawyers partner closely with clients as part of their team to ensure the law becomes a tool for growth, not a roadblock.
Our Ups. What You Get When You Work With Us
When you work with External Lawyers, you don’t just get legal advice, you get a partner who understands how your business actually operates. We’ve been inside brands where every decision is high-stakes, deadlines are tight, and budgets matter. That means we know what slows businesses down, and more importantly, how to keep things moving.
Our approach is simple: fast responses, plain-English advice, and commercial solutions that are practical to implement. We strip out the complexity, so you don’t lose momentum waiting for long memos or endless back-and-forth. Whether you need urgent contract reviews, help resolving an employment issue before it escalates, or guidance on a deal that has to close, we deliver advice that fits your timeline and your reality. Think of it as having your own in-house lawyer — without the overhead.
Our Strategy Is Simple: Cut Through the Complexity, Deliver Advice You Can Actually Use, and Keep Your Business Moving Forward Without the Overhead of a Traditional Law Firm
Our clients value our ability to make the law feel approachable. We don't just point out risks, we explain the options, weighs the trade-offs and helps business leaders make confident decisions under pressure. Having delivered everything from multi-site commercial projects to sensitive employment matters, we know how to guide businesses through challenges without slowing them down.