Corporate law just got personal.

3volution is a leading boutique corporate law firm based in Leeds, specialising in supporting small and medium-sized businesses and their owners, managers, and investors to navigate every stage of their business and investment journey.

We are ranked by Chambers & Partners as Band 1 for Corporate M&A: SME/Owner-Managed Businesses for the Yorkshire region, with Jonathan Priestley, our founder, recognised as a Band 1 lawyer.
Our team provides you with the depth of expertise of a large firm with the personal and exclusive service of a boutique practice. Whether you need strategic guidance, specific support, or day-to-day legal advice, our team is here to help you make confident business decisions.

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Our ethos

  • Small and Medium-Sized Business Specialists
    We understand the unique pressures faced by owner-managed businesses, because we are an owner-managed business too. Our pragmatic advice is tailored to business owners, managers, and their directors and investors and works in the real world.
  • Personal Service
    When you need us, we will be there. We understand the worries that can be linked to the legal aspects of your business, and so we communicate with you at every step of the way in language you will understand.
  • Commercial Mindset
    We won’t just tell you what is legally possible – we will help you make realistic decisions that drive your business forward. Our advice is straightforward, cost effective, and focused on your business’ long-term success.
Our ethos

Areas of expertise


We advise on all areas of corporate law, including:

Buying or selling a business

Management buy-outs

Shareholder agreements

Business reorganisation & restructuring

Share schemes, share options & share buybacks

Security arrangements

Private equity & venture capital
“ "As a long-standing client of 3volution, the team consistently provide a first-class service from start to finish." Gareth Chambers, Around Noon Foods Limited

Ranked as a Band 1 department by Chambers UK in Corporate M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses for the Yorkshire region.

Ranked as Band 1 lawyer by Chambers UK in Corporate M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses for the Yorkshire region.

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