Commercial legal advice for ambitious businesses.
Radcliffe Enterprise Law supports start-ups, tech businesses, scale-ups and SMEs with clear, commercially minded legal advice across Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley and the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. Founders, directors and finance teams can also choose ongoing fractional legal support. We advise businesses from other jurisdictions on setting up in the UK and forming joint ventures.

“Clear legal guidance that protects the business, supports growth and helps deals move forward with confidence.”
Our approach
A boutique commercial law firm built around how modern businesses actually work.
We provide considered, practical legal advice to founders, directors and leadership teams. Our work is precise and commercially aware — designed to reduce risk, protect your interests and keep your business moving.
Commercial legal services, delivered with clarity.
General Commercial Legal Advice
Trusted day-to-day legal input across contracts, risk and strategic decisions.
Explore general commercial legal adviceContract Negotiation & Drafting
Clear, robust contracts that protect your business and move deals forward.
Explore contract negotiation & draftingDispute Resolution
Pragmatic, commercial advice to resolve disputes with minimal disruption.
Explore dispute resolutionRegulatory Advice
Practical guidance on legal obligations and compliance for growing businesses.
Explore regulatory adviceAn ongoing legal adviser, not just a one-off instruction.
Founders, directors and finance teams can choose senior legal leadership or part-time legal capacity through a flexible monthly arrangement.
Fractional General Counsel
Senior oversight, board-level input and connected legal priorities for growing companies.
Explore General Counsel supportFractional Lawyer
A part-time in-house legal contact for regular commercial documents and your team's day-to-day questions.
Explore part-time legal supportLegal support shaped around your business.
Growing businesses need more than legal documents. They need a trusted adviser who understands commercial pressure, communicates clearly and helps move things forward — not slow them down.
About the firm- Commercially minded advice that supports growth
- Tailored support for founders and growing businesses
- Clear, responsive communication — no jargon
- Practical solutions designed around your goals
- A trusted partner for important commercial decisions
- Local insight across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley
Built for ambitious, founder-led businesses.
- Start-ups
- Tech start-ups
- Scale-ups
- SMEs
- Founder-led businesses
- Growing companies
Rooted in Oxfordshire. Active across the growth corridor.
We act for businesses across Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley and the Oxford-to-Cambridge corridor. Find your area for local context, sectors and the way we work nearby.
All areas we coverTrusted by founders and leadership teams.
“David advised us on a complex and difficult legal dispute. As manager on this Project, I was in a position requiring accurate and clear input on legal positions, options, and guidance in a very timely manner. David ensured I had all the information and advice that I needed. Additionally he was not afraid to offer his opinion on our strategic approach and I found this advice extremely helpful.”
“I highly recommend David Beckenham. David's extensive legal knowledge and ability to get to the crux of the matter have resulted in the delivery of pragmatic commercial advice. David is a highly competent, solutions focused lawyer who will add value to any client's business”
“David always goes out of his way to make himself available, he always met deadlines we asked of him under difficult situations, and most important to me he always took pains to clarify points and positions to those of us not having strong training or experience in legal matters. I enjoyed working with David, not just in his role as our lawyer but as a man who believes in his work, holds forth strong ethics, and is a joy to work with.”
“While preparing for an investment round, we needed to understand how an early agreement we had signed for core IP rights would stand up to investor scrutiny. After agreeing on scope, David reviewed the agreement and provided us with valuable opinions on matters of defensibility. Thanks to his extensive legal experience and his deep understanding of the needs of start-ups, he was able to offer us high-quality, senior-level advice at a price point that worked for an early-stage business. I would highly recommend his services.”
Discuss your company's legal needs — in confidence.
For founders, directors and business owners: discuss ongoing fractional support, commercial contracts, business disputes or regulatory obligations.
