About LGS Legal
Connecting the World to UK Legal Excellence
LGS Legal was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that anyone, anywhere in the world, should be able to access the very best UK legal expertise — quickly, transparently, and with confidence.
Our Mission
Making UK Law Accessible to the World
The UK legal system is one of the most respected in the world. English law governs the majority of international commercial contracts, and London is the world's leading centre for international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Yet for businesses and individuals outside the UK, finding and instructing the right UK solicitor has always been unnecessarily difficult — opaque, slow, and reliant on personal connections that most people simply don't have.
LGS Legal changes that. We've built a platform that makes it as easy to find and instruct a specialist UK solicitor as it is to book a flight or hire a consultant — with full transparency on expertise, experience, and fees.
Our Vision
A world where the quality of legal advice you receive is determined by the quality of your solicitor — not by where you live, who you know, or how well you can navigate an unfamiliar legal system.
Why English Law?
English law is the governing law of choice for over 40% of global commercial contracts. The UK's legal system offers certainty, predictability, and world-class expertise — making it the natural choice for international business and investment.
Our Growth
Since launching in 2020, we have grown to serve clients from over 50 countries, with 1,000+ verified solicitors across all major areas of UK law. We process thousands of enquiries every month.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Trust & Integrity
Every solicitor on our platform is independently verified against the SRA register. We never compromise on the quality or credentials of our legal professionals.
Global Accessibility
We believe that geography should never be a barrier to accessing world-class UK legal expertise. Our platform serves clients from over 50 countries.
Innovation
We combine legal expertise with technology to create a seamless experience — from intelligent matching to secure communications and analytics.
Client-First
Everything we build starts with the client. We obsess over making the process of finding and instructing a UK solicitor as simple and transparent as possible.
Fairness
We believe in fair access to justice. Our platform gives clients clear information about solicitors' expertise, fees, and track record before they commit.
Community
We are building a community of forward-thinking legal professionals who share our vision of a more accessible, transparent, and connected UK legal market.
Our Journey
The LGS Legal Story
Founded
LGS Legal is founded in London with a mission to make UK legal expertise accessible to clients worldwide.
Platform Launch
The LGS Legal platform launches with 50 verified solicitors across 10 practice areas.
International Expansion
We open our first international offices and begin serving clients from the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
500 Solicitors
Our network grows to 500 verified solicitors. We process our 10,000th client enquiry.
Series A Funding
LGS Legal raises Series A funding to accelerate platform development and international growth.
1,000+ Solicitors
We reach 1,000 verified solicitors on the platform, covering all 24 major areas of UK law.
AI Matching
We launch our AI-powered solicitor matching engine, dramatically improving the speed and accuracy of client-solicitor connections.
Today
LGS Legal serves clients from 50+ countries and is the UK's leading international legal marketplace.
The People Behind the Platform
Meet the Team
A team of lawyers, technologists, and operators united by a shared mission.
Alexandra Reid
Chief Executive Officer
Former partner at a Magic Circle firm with 20 years of experience in international commercial law. Alexandra founded LGS Legal after identifying the gap between international demand for UK legal services and the difficulty of accessing them.
Dr. Kwame Asante
Chief Technology Officer
Computer scientist and legal technologist with a PhD from Imperial College London. Kwame previously led product at two leading LegalTech companies before joining LGS Legal to build the platform from the ground up.
Isabelle Fontaine
Chief Operating Officer
Operations and growth specialist with experience scaling legal platforms across Europe and the Middle East. Isabelle oversees solicitor onboarding, client experience, and platform operations.
Marcus Obi
Head of Solicitor Relations
Former barrister and legal recruiter with deep relationships across the UK legal market. Marcus leads our solicitor verification, onboarding, and success programmes.
Priya Nair
Head of International Markets
International business development specialist with experience across South Asia, the Middle East, and West Africa. Priya leads our strategy for connecting international clients with UK legal expertise.
James Whitfield
General Counsel
Qualified solicitor and in-house counsel with expertise in technology law, data protection, and regulatory compliance. James ensures LGS Legal operates to the highest legal and ethical standards.
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