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Colman Coyle A Central London law firm with international reach. Our objective is to provide straight-talking and forward-thinking legal advice.

We are committed to delivering innovative and clear solutions tailored to your needs Colman Coyle, a well-established Central London firm founded in 1984 by Howard Colman and Robert Coyle, offers a refreshing approach to legal services: straight talking and forward thinking. From our Islington base, our experienced team of lawyers provides practical and commercially grounded advice to a broad spectrum of clients, including small to medium enterprises and global players, as well as private individuals. Most of our clients are via referrals as we are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, with an understanding of their unique pressures and time scales, delivering timely, cost-effective solutions.

We are delighted to welcome Harry Dronfield to the Colman Coyle team as a Partner and Head of Company & Commercial. Harr...
08/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Harry Dronfield to the Colman Coyle team as a Partner and Head of Company & Commercial.

Harry brings extensive experience advising international businesses on their UK operations and supporting clients with their cross-border corporate and commercial requirements. His practice includes advising international clients on establishing UK branches and subsidiaries, as well as advising on the UK legal aspects of cross-border M&A transactions.

He also works closely with international businesses that already have a presence in the UK, advising on corporate structures, commercial arrangements and the corporate and commercial legal considerations arising from their UK operations.

Harry’s international perspective and experience will further strengthen Colman Coyle’s ability to support businesses navigating the opportunities and complexities of operating across jurisdictions, while also enhancing the firm’s offering to the international business community through its membership of IR Global and replacing Rana Chatterjee as the exclusive IR Global member for Corporate Law in England.

For businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the UK, or for international companies with existing UK operations, Harry provides commercially focused advice tailored to their corporate and commercial requirements.

We look forward to welcoming Harry to the firm and to the contribution he will make to Colman Coyle, our clients and the wider IR Global network. Contact Harry here: https://colmancoyle.com/people/harry-dronfield/

05/10/2026

We’re on our way to Lisbon.

Howard Colman and Adam Palmer will be attending IR Global’s Annual Conference in Lisbon. They look forward to networking with 400+ IR Global members from around the world who support their clients regionally and internationally.

If you’re attending the conference, please reach out to Howard or Adam to arrange a meeting: https://colmancoyle.com/contact/

What else can you recover under a remediation contribution order? Anjani Purohit explores two recent First-tier Tribunal...
02/10/2026

What else can you recover under a remediation contribution order?

Anjani Purohit explores two recent First-tier Tribunal decisions on what costs can be recovered under a Remediation Contribution Order and what they could mean for managing agents, RTM companies and RMCs.

Read the full article here: https://colmancoyle.com/news/what-costs-can-you-recover-remediation-contribution-order/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=clicks&utm_campaign=Beyond+The+Building+Works%3A+What+Else+Can+You+Recover+Under+a+Remediation+Contribution+Order%3F

Great to see this positive feedback for Philip Otvos following his recent work for a client.
29/09/2026

Great to see this positive feedback for Philip Otvos following his recent work for a client.

We’re pleased to welcome Arjun Seth to Colman Coyle as a Paralegal in our Litigation department.Arjun will be assisting ...
25/09/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Arjun Seth to Colman Coyle as a Paralegal in our Litigation department.

Arjun will be assisting the team across a range of disputes, including property and commercial litigation.

Having obtained a BA (Hons) from Durham University, Arjun went on to convert to law and has recently completed the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and a Master’s in Law (LLM) in Professional Legal Practice.

We look forward to working with Arjun and to the contribution he will make to Colman Coyle. Learn more about Arjun’s experience or contact him here: https://colmancoyle.com/people/arjun-seth/

Are you ready for the right to work rules to change from the 1st October 2026? New responsibilities may affect businesse...
24/09/2026

Are you ready for the right to work rules to change from the 1st October 2026? New responsibilities may affect businesses that use contractors, subcontractors and other flexible working arrangements.

Colman Coyle's Head of Corporate Immigration, Hans Sok Appadu, explains what is changing and the steps businesses should consider taking before the new rules come into force.

Read the full article here: https://colmancoyle.com/news/right-to-work-checks-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=clicks&utm_campaign=Right+to+Work+Checks+2026%3A+New+Rules+for+Contractors%2C+Subcontractors+and+UK+Businesses

Howard Colman has returned from the IR Global Mediterranean Meeting in Verona, where he spent two days catching up with ...
23/09/2026

Howard Colman has returned from the IR Global Mediterranean Meeting in Verona, where he spent two days catching up with professionals from all around Europe.

Seeing some familiar faces as well as making new connections, Howard enjoyed everything Verona had to offer – including a great dinner at a castle with spectacular views overlooking the City.

Thank you to IR Global, the hosts Bongiorni, , studio legale associato and Moreschini & Associati, and everyone who helped make the meeting such a fun few days.

The way UK businesses manage payments could be set for significant change.The proposed Commercial Payments Bill would in...
22/09/2026

The way UK businesses manage payments could be set for significant change.

The proposed Commercial Payments Bill would introduce new rules around payment terms and late payment interest, alongside greater scrutiny of payment practices. Rana Chatterjee, Head of Company & Commercial, has written about what the proposals could mean for businesses and how they can prepare.

Read the full article here: https://colmancoyle.com/news/commercial-payments-bill/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=clicks&utm_campaign=How+the+Commercial+Payments+Bill+Could+Change+Business+Payment+Practices

Last week, the Colman Coyle team enjoyed a firm social at the Islington Escape London. After putting their problem-solvi...
14/09/2026

Last week, the Colman Coyle team enjoyed a firm social at the Islington Escape London.

After putting their problem-solving skills to the test, they headed to the Duchess Of Kent.

An all-round great evening, and a big thank you to both venues for being excellent hosts!

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Wells House, 80 Upper Street
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