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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Principal operating in the Legal space. If you think a Principal is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Claire Temple
Training Principal of Cooley
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About Cooley, Cooley: Cooley is a legal services company that solves legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, and established companies.
Anuj Khanna
Founder & Principal Consultant of Peak State Consulting
For the past two decades, Anuj Khanna has been helping businesses around the world in achieving success through his peak performance expertise and business strategies. Anuj’s career has spanned across the Technology, Telecommunications, Advertising, Hospitality and Financial Industry. In 2009, Anuj decided to exclusively focus on his passion for helping businesses in their corporate expansion, sales and marketing strategy by setting up his own consulting practice. He has helped over 50 companies and their executive teams in achieving exponential growth and reaching their Peak State. Anuj’s office is in London but he works on projects across the world, with the vast majority of his customers based out of the Silicon Valley in California and Europe. Anuj has also done work in India, China, SE Asia, Latam and Africa. Anuj completed his MBA in Marketing from The University of Sheffield and is an Economics graduate from the University of Mumbai. Anuj also holds a diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Anuj is well trained and experienced in business practice and management principles working with both blue chip corporates and start-ups. However, he is obsessed by his passion for business turnaround and leadership psychology. Anuj specialises in perfectly blending his well-honed business expertise with important psychological skills to achieve Peak Performance. Anuj Khanna was born in India in the year 1973 and is very proud of his humble beginnings. Anuj’s mother is a home-maker and his father spent over 40 years in the hospitality and hotel industry in India. From an early age the family environment was very business and customer service oriented and he grew up with the philosophy of “Customer is God”. Anuj is an open minded, high-energy problem solver who loves a challenge, hence has got the faith and respect of leading tech Founders, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity firms in helping them in investing and expanding their start up businesses. Anuj has experience of doing business in over 80 countries. Anuj speaks five languages and has business relationships with thousands of telecommunications, IT, advertising, media and financial industry executives. Anuj is highly recognised and recommended as a business visionary and peak performance expert by several global CEO’s and entrepreneurs.
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About Peak State Consulting: Peak State Consulting helps businesses in achieving accelerated growth by building a winning strategy and getting exponential results.
Yinan Zhu
Principal of My Inhouse Lawyer
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About My Inhouse Lawyer: Inhouse lawyers working flexibly with ambitious SMEs as a compelling alternative to the traditional law firm model.
David Conway
Founder and Principal Solicitor of David Conway & Co Solicitors
David Conway is the founder of, and principal solicitor at David Conway & Solicitors, which was established in 1972. He specialises in commercial and property law, and is an expert in leasehold enfranchisement. Throughout the course of his career, he has represented major public companies, as well as private companies such as the property developer Minerva PLC, and global finance and professional services firm Burford Group. Twitter: @DavidConway_Co LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidconwaysolicitor Blog site: http://www.davidconwaysolicitor.com/
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About David Conway & Co Solicitors: London-based specialists in commercial and residential property law, commercial law, company law, litigation and leasehold enfranchisement.
John Devlin
Principal Analyst & Founder of PAID Strategies
Utilizing over fifteen years of commercial and analyst experience, John takes a broad view of how different technologies fit together across multiple segments, understanding and explaining determining factors in market adoption and technology development. As the founder of P.A.ID Strategies John applies his knowledge and expertise to help companies understand their environments, to answer strategic questions and resolve tactical issues. John has authored many reports, white papers and published documents that provide clarity and understanding of complex technological solutions. He has been covering mobile, NFC, smart cards, payments, authentication, identification, contactless, connectivity, M2M/IoT and secure applications for over a decade.
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About PAID Strategies: P.A.ID Strategies has been formed to provide and develop market intelligence.
Marie Gilmour
Principal Consultant of The Nichols Group
Marie Gilmour is a Management Consultant with the Nichols Group, currently engaged as Innovation Programme Manager within Crossrail’s Innovation programme, Innovate18.
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About The Nichols Group: Nichols is an elite company of strategic change specialists.
Erkut Evirgen
CEO, Principal Consultant of Wisen
Erkut Evirgen is the founder and principal consultant at Wisen.
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About Wisen: Wisely Crafted Software Solutions
