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Meet the people behind the advice

Meet the Solicitors Behind Otterlaw Partners

You want straight answers, not legal fog. We do too. Our team combines sharp commercial judgement, a practical feel for risk, and a plain-English approach that keeps you in control from the first call to the final sign-off.

Our approach

Direct partner-level involvement on every matter.

Why hand your contract, dispute, or transaction to a long chain of strangers? We keep the relationship tight, the advice senior, and the communication refreshingly human.

17+

years of commercial focus

24h

target response on urgent queries

Contracts that work

Clear drafting, careful negotiation, and practical clauses that hold up under pressure.

Disputes handled early

We look for leverage, not drama, and keep commercial relationships intact where possible.

Business-first guidance

Advice designed for directors, officers, shareholders, and growing teams.

Plain-English updates

No needless legalese. You'll always know what happens next, and why.

Our people

The solicitors you’ll actually know by name

A bigger team isn't always a better one, is it? We prefer a focused group of specialists who can move quickly, think commercially, and stay reachable when things get complicated.

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Ayesha Karim

Senior Commercial Solicitor

Ayesha leads contract drafting and negotiation for suppliers, buyers, and service businesses. She spots risk quickly, trims the noise, and helps clients secure terms they can actually live with. Why bury the essentials in six pages when a clean clause will do the job?

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Martin Osei

Dispute Resolution Lead

Martin advises on commercial disputes, arbitration strategy, and litigation when a matter needs firm handling. He’s calm under pressure and quick to frame the real commercial issue. That’s usually the part that matters most, isn't it?

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Priya Bhandari

Corporate & Partnership Advisor

Priya focuses on shareholder agreements, partnership structures, and governance documents that keep businesses moving in the same direction. Her style is collaborative, steady, and detail-aware. Nice and clear. Exactly what founders need.

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Ayesha Karim

Senior Commercial Solicitor. Ayesha handles contract drafting, negotiation, and supplier-side risk reviews for UK businesses. She keeps the wording practical and the process efficient, which means fewer surprises later.

Martin Osei

Dispute Resolution Lead. Martin works on arbitration, litigation, and early-stage commercial settlement strategy. When a dispute starts to harden, he helps clients stay clear-headed and focused on outcome.

Priya Bhandari

Corporate & Partnership Advisor. Priya supports founders and established owners with shareholder and partnership agreements, helping businesses set expectations properly from day one.

How we work

Pragmatic advice. Transparent fees. Fast replies.

Why complicate things when commercial sense gives you the answer? We keep our advice grounded, our costs agreed before work begins, and our updates frequent enough that you never have to chase the file.

Commercially pragmatic

We cut through unnecessary legal language and focus on the deal points that move the business forward.

Fees agreed upfront

Clear scope. Clear estimate. No awkward surprises halfway through a negotiation or dispute.

Responsive throughout

Clients stay updated, informed, and confident about what happens next. That’s the point, isn't it?

A final word

The right solicitor should feel accessible.

You’ll get careful drafting, firm negotiation, and sensible judgment from the start. Just as importantly, you’ll get a team that answers the phone, explains the options, and treats your commercial priorities like they matter.