Trusted counsel since 1987

Decisive law, when the
stakes are real.

From boardroom deals to courtroom defence, Sterling & Co advises founders, families and institutions who need clarity, not jargon. Partner-led representation across five practice areas.

First 30-minute consultation is confidential and obligation-free.

38years practising
2,400+matters resolved
£1.2Bin deals advised
96%favourable outcomes
What we do

Five practices, one standard

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Corporate & Commercial

Formation, M&A, shareholder agreements and board counsel for funded companies.

Property & Real Estate

Conveyancing, title vetting, leases and dispute resolution across jurisdictions.

Family & Private Client

Divorce, custody, succession and estate planning handled with discretion.

Litigation & Arbitration

High-stakes commercial disputes argued in court and before tribunals.

Immigration & Mobility

Visas, residency, work permits and citizenship for individuals and employers.

Regulatory & Compliance

Data, financial and sector regulation — audits, filings and risk reviews.

Case results

Outcomes that hold up

£42M

Shareholder dispute settled

Recovered for a minority founder ahead of trial.

Acquitted

Cross-border fraud defence

Full dismissal after a three-week tribunal hearing.

Approved

Investor residency programme

14 family relocations cleared in a single quarter.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Matters anonymised for client confidentiality.

Why Sterling

The counsel clients return to

Partner-led, always

A senior partner owns your matter from first call to final order.

Outcome over hours

Fixed-fee scopes where we can, so the bill never outruns the value.

Replies within the day

Urgent matters answered same-day — you are never left waiting.

Facing a decision that can't wait?

Tell us your situation in confidence. A partner will review and respond within one business day.

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