I started GWH because I wanted a law firm that behaves the way real businesses operate: fast, clear, commercial, and human. We’re Corporate Solicitors in North London, but more than that, we’re a practical partner for founders, shareholders and SME leaders who need decisions, not lectures. Before launching the firm, I spent over 15 years inside businesses—running teams, negotiating with suppliers, firefighting cash flow, and leading projects with tight timelines. That experience shaped how I practise law: I focus on outcomes, communication, and value you can measure.

GWH is my professional home and, yes, my baby. I built it to be approachable and rigorous at the same time. You can expect plain-English advice, fixed fees wherever possible, and clear timelines so you know what happens next. I don’t believe legal strategy lives in a vacuum; it should map to your commercial plan, protect your downside, and move you towards your goals with the least friction.

Our core work spans corporate and commercial matters: shareholder and founders’ agreements, governance and board support, commercial contracts and MSAs, and buy-side/sell-side M&A for owner-managed businesses. We’re the people you call when you need to formalise a co-founder relationship without derailing momentum, harmonise terms across suppliers and customers, or get from heads of terms to completion without surprises. For many clients we act as an outsourced general counsel—on hand for weekly issues, but without the overhead of an in-house team.

Because I’ve been on the client side, I obsess over the details that save you pain later: signature blocks that actually match your cap table, warranties you can live with, IP that is truly assigned, and termination clauses that don’t handcuff you. I’m proactive by design—flagging risks early, proposing alternatives, and keeping documents moving. If I think something doesn’t serve your commercial interest, I’ll say so and offer a better path.

We work with a wide range of industries—tech startups, professional services, retail and hospitality, property and construction—across London and beyond. A growing part of our practice supports Gulf-based clients, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, who are investing in or trading with the UK. Time zones don’t trouble us; remote consultations and document procedures are standard, and we handle the practicalities that cross-border matters demand.

I take pride in the way clients describe us: friendly, responsive, and no-nonsense. That tone is deliberate. Legal issues are serious enough; your conversations with your solicitor shouldn’t add to the stress. You’ll get direct contact with me or a senior lawyer, fast replies, and documents that are clean and usable—not a jargon salad padded to look impressive. If something can be fixed quickly, we fix it quickly.

Fees should never be a mystery. Wherever the scope is defined, we quote a fixed fee up-front. If a matter is truly variable, we outline a staged approach with caps and decision points, so you retain control. Either way, we put cost transparency in writing and stick to it. We also provide practical checklists and templates as part of our engagements, so your team can self-serve on everyday tasks and call us in only when the stakes justify it.

If you’re reading this because you’re weighing up which firm to trust, here’s my offer: book a short call, explain your commercial aim in one sentence, and let me map the legal route that gets you there with the least noise. If we’re not the best fit, I’ll say so and point you to someone who is. If we are, we’ll get your matter moving on day one.

GWH exists to give business owners confidence—the kind that comes from knowing your contracts, cap table and deals are structured properly and defensibly. That’s what I wanted when I was on your side of the table, and it’s what my team and I deliver every day. When you’re ready for legal that works at the speed of business, I’d be delighted to help.

— Saimah, Principal Solicitor, GWH Solicitors