About us

The firm we wished existed when we started.

Lawden was founded on a simple belief — that businesses of every size deserve legal counsel that is honest, accessible, and genuinely invested in their success. We saw too many companies making critical decisions without proper legal support, not because they didn't want it, but because the legal industry had made it feel out of reach.

We built Lawden to change that. Today we work with startups, growing businesses, and established firms across a range of industries — providing the kind of clear, commercial legal advice that actually moves things forward.

our difference

What drives our work

Clarity above all

We strip out the complexity and give you guidance that is direct actionable.

Clarity above all

We strip out the complexity and give you guidance that is direct actionable.

Clarity above all

We strip out the complexity and give you guidance that is direct actionable.

Invested in your outcome

We measure success by what you walk away with — not by hours billed.

Invested in your outcome

We measure success by what you walk away with — not by hours billed.

Invested in your outcome

We measure success by what you walk away with — not by hours billed.

Built for the long term

We want to be the firm you call first — when things are going well and when they aren't.

Built for the long term

We want to be the firm you call first — when things are going well and when they aren't.

Built for the long term

We want to be the firm you call first — when things are going well and when they aren't.

Honest from the start

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear — before you commit.

Honest from the start

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear — before you commit.

Honest from the start

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear — before you commit.

No unnecessary complexity

We keep things simple, structured, and moving — because your time matters.

No unnecessary complexity

We keep things simple, structured, and moving — because your time matters.

No unnecessary complexity

We keep things simple, structured, and moving — because your time matters.

A team that knows your business

We learn how you operate so our advice always fits your reality.

A team that knows your business

We learn how you operate so our advice always fits your reality.

A team that knows your business

We learn how you operate so our advice always fits your reality.

Our leadership

A word from our team

"We built Lawden because businesses deserved better legal support — accessible, direct, and genuinely invested in their success. Every client we work with deserves a lawyer who listens and gives them a straight answer."

Sarah Whitmore

Managing Partner, Lawden

500+

Matters handled

92%

Resolved without court

Our team

The people behind your legal counsel

Meet the full team

Portrait of Daniel Marsh, Senior Associate at Lawden

Daniel Marsh

Senior Associate

Portrait of Daniel Marsh, Senior Associate at Lawden

Daniel Marsh

Senior Associate

Portrait of Clara Hoffmann, Legal Counsel at Lawden

Clara Hoffmann

Legal Counsel

Portrait of Clara Hoffmann, Legal Counsel at Lawden

Clara Hoffmann

Legal Counsel

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Elena Voss

Senior Legal Counsel

Portrait of Elena Voss, Senior Legal Counsel at Lawden

Elena Voss

Senior Legal Counsel

Meet the full team

FAQs

Questions we
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How does your pricing work?

We work on fixed fees for most matters, agreed before any work begins. If a matter is open-ended, we'll give you a clear estimate upfront so you can plan with confidence.

What size of business do you work with?

From early-stage startups to established mid-market companies — if your business is growing and needs solid legal ground, we're the right fit.

How quickly can you get started?

For most matters, we can begin within 48 hours of our initial consultation. Urgent situations are always handled as a priority.

Do you handle international matters?

Yes. We regularly advise businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with local counsel where needed.

Can Lawden act as our ongoing legal team?

Absolutely. Many clients retain us as their external legal department — handling contracts, compliance, and disputes on a continuous basis.

What exactly does a law firm do for my business?

We handle everything legal — from contracts and compliance to disputes and company structure — so you can focus on running your business without legal blind spots.

FAQs

Questions we hear often

Not here? Just reach out.

Contact us

How does your pricing work?

We work on fixed fees for most matters, agreed before any work begins. If a matter is open-ended, we'll give you a clear estimate upfront so you can plan with confidence.

What size of business do you work with?

From early-stage startups to established mid-market companies — if your business is growing and needs solid legal ground, we're the right fit.

How quickly can you get started?

For most matters, we can begin within 48 hours of our initial consultation. Urgent situations are always handled as a priority.

Do you handle international matters?

Yes. We regularly advise businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with local counsel where needed.

Can Lawden act as our ongoing legal team?

Absolutely. Many clients retain us as their external legal department — handling contracts, compliance, and disputes on a continuous basis.

What exactly does a law firm do for my business?

We handle everything legal — from contracts and compliance to disputes and company structure — so you can focus on running your business without legal blind spots.

FAQs

Question we hear often

Not here? Just reach out.

Contact us

How does your pricing work?

We work on fixed fees for most matters, agreed before any work begins. If a matter is open-ended, we'll give you a clear estimate upfront so you can plan with confidence.

What size of business do you work with?

From early-stage startups to established mid-market companies — if your business is growing and needs solid legal ground, we're the right fit.

How quickly can you get started?

For most matters, we can begin within 48 hours of our initial consultation. Urgent situations are always handled as a priority.

Do you handle international matters?

Yes. We regularly advise businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with local counsel where needed.

Can Lawden act as our ongoing legal team?

Absolutely. Many clients retain us as their external legal department — handling contracts, compliance, and disputes on a continuous basis.

What exactly does a law firm do for my business?

We handle everything legal — from contracts and compliance to disputes and company structure — so you can focus on running your business without legal blind spots.

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