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Corporate & Commercial
Company formation, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts and day-to-day governance for growing businesses.
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Clear counsel.
Considered results.
Sterling & Vance Solicitors LLP provides partner-led legal advice to businesses and private clients from the heart of the City of London — combining rigorous law with plain-spoken, commercially minded guidance.
Est. London
30 St Mary Axe
London EC3A 8EP, United Kingdom
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Sterling & VanceSolicitors LLP
London EC3A 8EP, United Kingdom
About the Firm
A modern City practice, built on traditional standards
From our offices at 30 St Mary Axe, Sterling & Vance advises companies, entrepreneurs and private individuals across the full breadth of commercial and personal legal matters.
We believe good legal advice should be direct, practical and proportionate. Every matter is led by a partner, every fee is agreed before work begins, and every client is kept informed at each stage.
- Partner-led service on every instruction
- Clear scope and fees agreed in advance
- Advice tailored to your commercial objectives
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
What We Do
Practice Areas
Focused expertise across the areas of law that matter most to businesses and individuals.
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Commercial Property
Acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, development projects and property finance for investors, landlords and occupiers.
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Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, contractual disputes, debt recovery, arbitration and mediation — resolved with a firm eye on cost and outcome.
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Employment Law
Contracts, policies, workplace disputes, settlement agreements and tribunal claims — acting for both employers and senior employees.
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, trust structures and the administration of estates, handled with care and discretion.
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Immigration Law
Business immigration, sponsor licences, work and family visas, settlement and British citizenship applications for individuals and employers.
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Advice you can act on
The same standards apply to every matter, whether commercial or deeply personal.
Partner-Led
Your matter is handled by an experienced solicitor from first meeting to final outcome — never passed down the line.
Transparent Fees
Costs are discussed openly and agreed before work begins, with no surprises along the way.
Responsive
Calls and emails are returned promptly, and you are kept informed at every stage of your matter.
City Expertise
Commercial insight from the heart of London's financial district, applied with a personal touch.
Your Solicitor
Meet Jonathan Vance
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Founding Partner
Jonathan Vance, Esq.
Founding Partner & Solicitor
Jonathan leads the firm's practice from its offices at 30 St Mary Axe, advising companies, business owners and private clients on corporate, property and contentious matters.
Known for pragmatic, commercially minded advice, Jonathan works closely with each client to understand their objectives before recommending a course of action — ensuring the legal strategy always serves the wider goal.
Full ProfileHow We Work
Straightforward from the start
Three clear stages, so you always know where your matter stands and what happens next.
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Initial Consultation
Tell us about your situation. We listen carefully, ask the right questions and give you an honest view of your position and options.
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Clear Strategy & Fees
We set out a recommended approach, the likely timescales and a transparent fee structure — agreed with you before any work begins.
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Delivery & Support
We progress your matter efficiently, keep you informed throughout and remain on hand as your long-term legal adviser.
Common Questions
Before you instruct us
Answers to the questions we are asked most often by new clients. If yours is not here, we would be glad to hear from you.
Who will handle my matter?
Every matter is led by a partner from first meeting to final outcome. Jonathan Vance, the firm's founding partner, leads the practice, supported by Shree, our Senior Case Manager and Legal Liaison, who is often your first point of contact for day-to-day queries.
How are your fees agreed?
Costs are discussed openly and agreed with you before any work begins. We set out the scope of the work, the likely timescales and a transparent fee structure so there are no surprises along the way.
How quickly will you respond to my enquiry?
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day. Calls and emails are returned promptly, and you are kept informed at every stage once your matter is under way.
Where are you based?
Our offices are at 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8EP, in the heart of the City of London — moments from Aldgate, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and Bank stations. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30.
Is the firm regulated?
Yes. Sterling & Vance Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Auth No. 582910). You can verify this on the SRA register.
Do you offer a client portal?
Yes. Clients can sign in to our secure client portal to view their case status, download documents, review invoices and message the firm securely. Your sign-in details are provided when your matter opens.
Get in Touch
Discuss your matter with us
Contact the firm to arrange an initial consultation with Jonathan Vance. We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day.