About
Farringford Legal

We make the law work for growth

At Farringford Legal, we specialise in working with ambitious, high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, we are here to guide you through every stage of your business journey with practical, clear, and cost-effective legal advice.

Why choose us?

  • Affordable

    We believe high-quality legal support shouldn’t come with a hefty price tag. Our solutions are designed to be cost-effective, providing you with value at every stage of your business growth.

  • Agile

    We understand that businesses, especially growing ones, need fast, flexible legal solutions. That’s why we adapt quickly to your evolving needs, ensuring that you get the support you need when you need it.

  • Commercial

    Legal advice is only useful if it’s practical and geared towards achieving your business goals. We provide advice that is grounded in real-world business experience, helping you make decisions that drive success.

Expertise that
feels personal

  • experienced

  • Business-savvy

  • Integrated Expertise

  • Friendly and Supportive

Our team is made up of senior legal professionals who have vast experience in both the legal and business worlds. We’ve worked at the highest levels of the legal profession and have also built businesses and advised fast-growing companies.

Beyond our legal expertise, we have a deep understanding of what it takes to run a business. We know the challenges founders face, because we’ve helped solve them, and we’ve lived through many ourselves.

We don’t just rely on external consultants. Our team includes commercial experts in areas such as tax, data protection, HR, and IP. This means your legal advice is always joined-up, efficient, and tailored to your specific needs, without any unnecessary overheads.

We are a team of people who genuinely care about your business, taking the time to understand your goals and work alongside you to make them a reality.

Our approach

Legal advice should be high-quality, but never high-barrier. We ensure that your business receives the best legal support, within your budget.

We take the time to get to know you and your team so that every decision we make aligns with your vision and goals.

We match your ambition with agile, forward-thinking support that is always focused on helping your business grow.

Our advice is always shaped around your business’s stage, structure, and speed of growth.

We know timing is everything, and you’ll hear from us when it counts.

We’re clear, honest, and do what we say we’ll do.

Meet the team

Our team is made up of senior legal professionals and business advisers who are passionate about helping you succeed. Get to know the people who are dedicated to supporting your business at every step of the way.

Sarah-Jane
Butler

Founder & Solicitor

If I hadn’t been a lawyer I would have been an actress; I got a scholarship to drama school but my parents said I had to go to uni first.

Nick
Butler

Founder & Solicitor

I rowed as a student at Oxford and last year I rediscovered it. Getting up at dawn to row on the Thames was rewarded when we won the National Veterans Championships!

Kate
Goodman

HR Services Director

I love spending holidays in my camper van chilling with my beagle puppy!

Andrew
Wingfield

Solicitor, Operations & Innovation Director

I love cycling, but I am no MAMIL! You’ll find me and my daughters taking in the sights of the Peak District from the saddle.

Nicky
Kendrick

Head of Marketing

I love live music and never miss an opportunity to see James, Take That or Razorlight

Sarah
Taylor

Data Protection & AI Director

My happy place is baking, using my grandma’s mixing bowl, which is now over 100 years old!

Janet
Turner KC

Founder & Solicitor

Sian
Perez-Baumann

Legal Practice Manager

I lived in the states for a decade and set-up and ran my own successful tennis academy.

Milan
Zala

Legal Consultant - Corporate & Commercial

I love clothes and have a larger than normal collection of hats for all occasions!

Bernie
Hung

Legal Consultant - IP

I am a Marie Kondo tidying coach who clears clutter, I help you keep only what truly sparks joy!

Ashley
Biss

Finance Manager

I was a model for M&S as a baby. It was short-lived as my mum wouldn’t overfeed me to keep me chubby!

Alex
Everet

EA to Leadership team

Kaoruko
Shirasaki

Newly Qualified Solicitor

I am a classically trained musician playing violin in local orchestras and performing at concerts and competitions on the piano.

Natasha
Jasinski

Trainee Solicitor

I am a classically trained clarinettist who performs with local ensembles

Roanna
Blacklock

HR Consultant

I answer to three rescue cats who rule the roost with iron paws. I am utterly devoted to ensuring their lives are as comfortable  as they believe they should be.

Belinda
Sullivan

Legal Consultant - Corporate & Commercial

I am a dedicated surf lifesaver. My most memorable rescue involved a wayward carton of beer tumbling from a boat — and yes, the mission was a success.

Phil
Cotton

Commercial Director

I have been  a celebrant for a wedding and three baby naming ceremonies.

Adam
Owen

Tax Advisor

Alex
Williams

Legal Consultant - Banking & Finance

I once worked as a rock’n’roll waitress at Disneyland Paris – helping to bring the Disney magic to life by serving guests with flair and dancing on the bar for “showtime”! 

Eleanor
Trunkfield

Legal Consultant - Corporate & Commercial

I love watching (not performing!) classical ballet. There is no maximum times that I could watch Romeo & Juliet.

Jon
Pham

Legal Consultant - Corporate & Commercial

In the regions I have worked ( Australia, London, Hong Kong), I have visited more countries than shoes I own, and I’m not even trying to be minimalist

Rob
Sansby

Patent Attorney

Scarlett
Travers

Legal Consultant - Corporate & Commercial

Let's grow
your business together

Contact us to see how we can help you thrive
Get in touch

careers @
Farringford Legal

We love hearing from exceptional lawyers who want to join the Farringford Legal team. If you’ve trained at a top-tier firm and have experience in an SME or corporate setting, get in touch.
Email Kate Goodman:
k.goodman@farringfordlegal.co.uk

Training @
Farringford Legal

Our successful training scheme has been running since 2022. We support one or two trainees a year through to qualification.
To apply, email Kate Goodman:
k.goodman@farringfordlegal.co.uk

Charitable giving
with B1G1

Since our first birthday in 2022, we’ve partnered with B1G1 to support high-impact global projects. Every time a new client comes to us via referral, we make a donation.

The whole team helps decide which projects to support – from education to female entrepreneurship to climate action.

We’re proud that doing good is built into how we grow.

Our impact to date
2,000
days of
clean water
1,250
days of
education
3,000+
days of improved
sanitation
650
trees
planted
800
days of life-
enhancing support