Legal Advisory Services at
Staple Inn Notaries
Comprehensive legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses with expertise in business and corporate law, private client law, and dispute resolution law
Legal advisory services for businesses and individuals
Staple Inn Notaries provides private client legal services to individuals and families in the UK and internationally. Advice is led by Sheikh Najam, a STEP-qualified practitioner, advising on UK and cross-border estates, trusts, and tax matters.
We regularly act for clients with international assets, overseas beneficiaries, or cross-border succession issues, providing clear, structured, and discreet advice.
📞 To discuss your private client matter, call 020 3488 4195
Specialist Private Client Advice
Private client matters often involve complex family, financial, and international considerations. Our advice is tailored to your circumstances and delivered with clarity and discretion.
We advise:
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UK-based individuals and families
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International clients with UK assets
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Clients with overseas property or beneficiaries
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Business owners and professionals
Advice is provided with a focus on long-term planning, asset protection, and tax efficiency.
Wills & Estate Planning
We advise on Wills and estate planning, including matters with cross-border elements.
Our services include:
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Drafting and reviewing Wills
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Estate planning for UK and international assets
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Structuring estates for complex family arrangements
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Coordinating Wills with trusts and tax planning
Where appropriate, advice is integrated with inheritance tax planning to ensure estates are structured efficiently and in accordance with your wishes.
📞 Call 020 3488 4195 to request a fixed-fee quote
Probate & Estate Administration
We provide advice and assistance in relation to probate and estate administration, including:
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Applications for Grants of Probate
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Advising executors and beneficiaries
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Estate administration
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Cross-border probate and succession issues
Fees are agreed in advance and may be fixed or time-based depending on complexity.
Trusts
We advise on the use and administration of trusts as part of wider estate and succession planning, including:
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Creation and structuring of trusts
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Advice on trustee duties and responsibilities
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Trusts for family, asset protection, and succession planning
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Cross-border trust considerations
Trust advice is tailored to the legal and tax context of the jurisdictions involved.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
We advise on the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney, including:
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Property and Financial Affairs LPAs
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Health and Welfare LPAs
We ensure documentation is prepared correctly and registered efficiently to avoid delay or rejection.
Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Tax Planning
As part of our private client services, we advise on inheritance tax and related tax planning, including:
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UK inheritance tax planning
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Coordination of UK and overseas tax considerations
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Lifetime gifting and exemptions
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Structuring estates involving multiple jurisdictions
Advice is provided holistically, ensuring alignment between Wills, trusts, and tax planning.
Fees for Private Client Services
Where possible, we offer fixed-fee quotes once the scope of work is clear.
Where a fixed fee cannot be offered, private client legal services may be charged at an hourly rate of £450, agreed in advance before work begins.
No work is undertaken without confirming the basis of charging first.
Why Choose Staple Inn Notaries for Private Client Work
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Advice led by a STEP-qualified practitioner
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Expertise in UK and cross-border estates, trusts, and tax
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Clear, structured private client advice
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Fixed-fee transparency where possible
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Discreet, professional, London-based service
Speak to Us
To discuss your private client matter or request a fee estimate:
📞 020 3488 4195
Central London based STEP-qualified private client advisor for UK and international clients
Professional Accreditations:
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1. Private Client Legal Services
Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Inheritance Tax –
STEP-Qualified Advisor
Staple Inn Notaries provides business and corporate legal services to UK and international clients, advising on UK and cross-border corporate matters with clarity, precision, and commercial awareness.
Advice is provided on a strategic and practical basis, particularly where matters involve international elements, regulatory considerations, or complex documentation.
📞 To discuss your business or corporate matter, call 020 3488 4195
Commercially Focused Corporate Legal Advice
We advise businesses at all stages of their lifecycle — from formation and growth to restructuring and insolvency. Our clients include:
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UK companies
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Overseas companies with UK operations
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Business owners and entrepreneurs
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Directors, shareholders, and investors
Advice is structured to support commercial objectives while managing legal and tax risk.
Contracts & Commercial Agreements
We advise on the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements, including:
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Commercial and service agreements
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Shareholder and partnership agreements
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Distribution and agency agreements
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Consultancy and contractor agreements
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Cross-border commercial agreements
We ensure contracts are legally robust, commercially clear, and enforceable, taking account of governing law and jurisdiction issues.
Company Formation & Structuring
We advise on company formation and structuring in the UK and internationally, including:
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Formation of UK companies
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Advice on corporate structure and shareholdings
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Cross-border business structures
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Group structuring and reorganisations
Where relevant, company structuring advice is coordinated with corporate and tax planning considerations.
Company Administration & Governance
We provide ongoing advice in relation to company administration and corporate governance, including:
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Directors’ duties and responsibilities
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Shareholder matters
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Corporate resolutions and filings
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Statutory compliance and record-keeping
This ensures companies operate in line with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Company Insolvency & Restructuring
We advise directors and businesses on company insolvency and restructuring, including:
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Directors’ duties in financial distress
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Insolvency planning and risk management
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Corporate restructuring and reorganisation
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Cross-border insolvency considerations
Advice is provided discreetly and pragmatically, with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance.
Corporate Tax Planning & Administration
We advise on corporate tax planning and administration as part of a holistic corporate advisory service, including:
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Corporate tax structuring
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Cross-border tax considerations
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Coordination of tax planning with corporate transactions
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Ongoing tax compliance support
Tax advice is delivered in coordination with corporate and commercial objectives.
Intellectual Property
We advise businesses on intellectual property matters, including:
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Protection of intellectual property rights
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Commercial use and licensing of IP
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IP considerations in contracts and transactions
Advice is provided to ensure IP assets are properly protected and commercially exploited.
Corporate Crime & Regulatory Matters
We advise on corporate crime and regulatory issues, including:
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Regulatory compliance
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Corporate investigations
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Directors’ responsibilities and exposure
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Risk management and governance
Advice is provided with discretion and strategic oversight.
Fees for Business & Corporate Law Services
Where possible, we offer fixed-fee quotes once the scope of work is clear.
Where a fixed fee cannot be offered, business and corporate legal services may be charged at an hourly rate of £450, agreed in advance before work begins.
No work is undertaken without confirming the basis of charging first.
Why Choose Staple Inn Notaries for Corporate Law
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UK and cross-border corporate expertise
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Clear, commercially focused advice
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Experience advising international clients
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Fixed-fee transparency where possible
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Central London base
Speak to Us
To discuss your business or corporate law matter:
📞 020 3488 4195
Central London based UK & cross-border corporate legal advice — fees agreed in advance
Professional Accreditations:
2. Business & Corporate Law
UK & Cross-Border Business and Corporate Legal Advice
3. Dispute Resolution Law
UK & Cross-Border Dispute Resolution –
Strategic Legal Advice
Staple Inn Notaries provides dispute resolution legal services to UK and international clients, advising on UK and cross-border disputes with a focus on early resolution, strategic negotiation, and proportionate outcomes.
We advise on disputes arising from Wills, probate, inheritance, trusts, tax, business, and construction matters, including cases with international or multi-jurisdictional elements.
📞 To discuss a dispute or potential dispute, call 020 3488 4195
A Strategic Approach to Dispute Resolution
Disputes often involve financial risk, personal relationships, and reputational considerations. Our approach is to resolve matters efficiently and commercially, using the most appropriate dispute resolution method for the circumstances.
We advise clients at all stages of a dispute, including:
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Early-stage risk assessment
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Pre-action strategy and correspondence
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
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Formal proceedings where necessary
Negotiation
We advise on negotiation as a primary method of dispute resolution, particularly where parties seek to preserve relationships or avoid escalation.
Negotiation is commonly used in:
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Inheritance and probate disputes
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Trust and estate disagreements
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Business and shareholder disputes
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Tax-related disputes
Our role is to provide clear legal analysis and strategic leverage to support effective settlement discussions.
Mediation
We advise clients in relation to mediation, both in the UK and in cross-border matters.
Mediation is frequently appropriate for:
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Wills and inheritance disputes
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Probate and estate administration disputes
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Trust disputes
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Family-related financial disputes
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Business and partnership disputes
We prepare clients thoroughly for mediation, ensuring positions are clearly defined and commercially realistic.
Arbitration
We advise on arbitration as an alternative to court proceedings, particularly in:
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Cross-border commercial disputes
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Construction and infrastructure disputes
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Contractual disputes where arbitration clauses apply
Arbitration can offer confidentiality, flexibility, and enforceability across jurisdictions, making it suitable for international disputes.
Adjudication
We advise on adjudication, particularly in relation to construction and commercial disputes where speed and interim resolution are required.
Adjudication is often used for:
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Construction payment disputes
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Contractual disputes under construction contracts
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Commercial disputes requiring rapid determination
We advise on strategy, submissions, and enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions.
Areas of Dispute We Advise On:
Private Client & Tax Disputes
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Will validity and interpretation disputes
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Inheritance and family provision claims
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Probate and estate administration disputes
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Trust disputes
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Inheritance tax and related tax disputes
Business & Commercial Disputes
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Shareholder and director disputes
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Contractual disputes
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Partnership disputes
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Corporate and cross-border business disputes
Construction Disputes
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Construction contract disputes
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Payment and delay claims
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Adjudication and arbitration matters
UK & Cross-Border Expertise
We regularly advise on disputes involving:
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Multiple jurisdictions
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Overseas assets or parties
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Conflicting legal systems
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Cross-border enforcement considerations
Advice is provided with a focus on jurisdiction, governing law, and enforceability from the outset.
Fees for Dispute Resolution Services
Where possible, we offer fixed-fee arrangements for defined stages of dispute resolution.
Where a fixed fee is not appropriate, dispute resolution services may be charged at an hourly rate of £450, agreed in advance.
No work is undertaken without confirming the basis of charging first.
Why Choose Staple Inn Notaries for Dispute Resolution
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Strategic, resolution-focused advice
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UK and cross-border dispute expertise
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Experience across private client, tax, business, and construction disputes
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Clear advice and fee transparency
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Central London base
Speak to Us
To discuss a dispute, potential dispute, or risk assessment:
📞 020 3488 4195
Central London based UK & cross-border dispute resolution — fees agreed in advance
Professional Accreditations:
