When the issue needs someone senior to own it
Work directly with Nigel
Senior legal judgement for businesses that need ownership, clarity and commercial context. A practical first call to understand the issue and decide what should happen next.
You may already know the problem needs more than advice
You may already have lawyers. You may already have a legal team.
But some issues still need someone senior enough to hold the thread.
The matter may sit between legal, commercial, operational and technical teams. The advice may be right, but the business still needs someone to align the people, priorities and next steps.
That is where Nigel’s work fits.
Over 20 years across legal, commercial and in-house roles
Nigel Thomas is a senior commercial lawyer and Fractional General Counsel.
He has worked in private practice, in-house legal teams, consultancy and senior counsel roles. His experience includes commercial contracts, outsourcing, technology, SaaS, data, disputes, supplier arrangements and transaction support.
At QA Higher Education, Nigel acted as senior sole in-house counsel. His work included re-engineering contractual arrangements with over 70 representative agents, supporting disputes, GDPR, supplier agreements and contract process improvement.
What Makes Nigel's Work Different
Legal advice needs to work inside the business
Nigel does not treat legal work as a document exercise.
A contract, dispute or deal usually affects people, timing, risk, cost and delivery. The legal position matters, but so does the business context around it.
Nigel’s role is to bring those pieces together so the matter can move forward.
Nigel’s Commitment to You
- Empathetic Listening: Understanding your unique challenges.
- Holistic Solutions: Offering a breadth of legal and business knowledge.
- Effective Communication: Connecting with stakeholders at all levels.
- Trusted Advisor and Business Asset: Earning your trust through consistent, reliable support.
How It Feels To Work With Nigel
Senior support without a large legal process
You work directly with Nigel.
That means the person understanding the issue is the person giving the judgement. You are not passed down to someone junior once the work starts.
The aim is to make the issue clearer, not heavier.
You talk through what is happening, what is at stake and what support is needed. From there, the scope is agreed before work starts.
The legal answer is only useful if the business can act on it
Nigel’s work is shaped by one simple belief.
Legal advice should help the business make a better decision.
That means understanding what the commercial team wants, what operations can deliver, what technical teams need to protect and what senior leaders need to know before they commit.
This is why his work often sits between legal advice, commercial judgement and practical ownership.
Case Study
Experience across serious business issues
Nigel’s background includes senior legal and commercial work with QA Higher Education, BLME, Diageo, CBRE, Citi, Goldman Sachs and Standard Chartered Bank.
His work has included:
- re-engineering contractual arrangements with over 70 representative agents
- fintech, SaaS, cloud and virtual banking arrangements
- technology infrastructure and outsourcing matters
- commercial contracts, disputes and supplier arrangements
- transaction support and stakeholder alignment
One Citi testimonial describes Nigel as “instrumental in helping to bring together a large number of internal stakeholders’ with differing views and opinions” and notes that costs were reduced and strategic objectives were achieved.
Who Nigel Works Best With
A good fit for serious legal resource gaps
Nigel is likely to be a good fit if you are:
- a General Counsel or Head of Legal with limited internal capacity
- a CEO, CFO, MD or founder carrying a legal issue
- a senior decision-maker dealing with a live deal, contract or dispute
- an internal legal team that needs senior overflow support
- a business that needs legal judgement without hiring full-time
This is not designed for people looking for the cheapest possible document review.
It is for serious matters where judgement, ownership and business context matter.
What happens after you book a call
1. You choose a time
Use the booking link to choose a time that works for you.
2. You explain the issue
Talk through what has happened, who is involved and where the pressure sits.
3. Nigel helps clarify the need
You discuss whether the matter needs senior legal input now.
4. You agree the right scope
If there is a fit, the work is scoped before anything starts.
Why Choose Us?
We provide ongoing support that evolves with your business needs, from startup to scale-up.
- Strategic legal guidance aligned with business goals
- Clear communication without legal jargon
- Flexible support that grows with your business
- Proactive risk management
- Value-based partnerships
Let's discuss how we can support your business growth
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