About us

The firm we wished existed when we started.

LegalStep 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 LegalStep 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.

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.

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.

A team that knows your business

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

  • Client Success

Results that speak for themselves

"We built LegalStep 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, LegalStep

500+

Matters handled

94%

Reduction in legal disputes

  • Our team

The people behind your legal counsel

Meet the full team

Sarah Whitmore

Managing Partner

Daniel Marsh

Senior Associate

Clara Hoffmann

Legal Counsel

  • FAQs

Questions we hear often

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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.