Eleanor Hartley
Founding partner
Commercial contracts and company law. Previously eight years in the corporate team of a large city firm.
- Admitted
- 2003
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Est. 2009 · 14 Harbour Street
Clear legal advice, in writing, at a fee agreed first.
We advise owner-managed businesses and families on contracts, employment, property and estates. You deal with one lawyer from start to finish, and you know the cost before we begin.
- Commercial contracts
- Employment
- Property & leases
- Wills & estates
- Company formation
Practice areas
Five areas, done properly
We do not try to cover everything. When a matter falls outside what we do well, we say so and refer you to a firm we trust.
i.From €450
Commercial contracts
Drafting and reviewing the agreements a business runs on, written so both sides understand them.
Typical matters: supplier and client terms, shareholder agreements, agency and distribution, NDAs.
ii.From €380
Employment
Advice for employers, from the first contract to a difficult exit, and for senior employees negotiating terms.
Typical matters: contracts and handbooks, disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements, restructuring.
iii.From €900
Property & leases
Buying, selling and leasing commercial and residential property, including due diligence and the notary stage.
Typical matters: purchase reviews, commercial leases, lease renewals, landlord and tenant disputes.
iv.From €320
Wills & estates
Wills that reflect your situation, including assets in more than one country, and calm help for families after a death.
Typical matters: wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration.
v.From €690
Company formation
Setting up the right structure, registering it and putting the founding documents in order.
Typical matters: limited companies, founder agreements, registered office, annual compliance.
How we charge
You will know the fee before we start
Every engagement starts with a letter that sets out the scope, the fee and what is not included. If the scope changes, we agree the new fee with you first.
Fixed fee
For defined matters
| Will, single person | €320 |
| Will, couple (mirror wills) | €520 |
| Contract review, up to 15 pages | €450 |
| Settlement agreement | €380 |
Hourly
For open-ended work
| Partner | €190 / h |
| Associate | €140 / h |
| Paralegal | €70 / h |
Billed in 6-minute units, with a written estimate and a cap you approve.
Retainer
For businesses
| Up to 4 hours a month | €690 / mo |
| Up to 10 hours a month | €1,550 / mo |
A named lawyer on call for contracts, staff questions and day-to-day matters. Three months' notice.
All fees exclude VAT, court fees, registry charges and notary costs, which we pass on at cost and list in advance.
How we work
Four commitments we put in every engagement letter
One lawyer, named
The person you meet is the person who does the work, and the one who answers when you call.
Advice in plain language
A short written note after every meeting: what we found, your options, our recommendation.
No surprises on the invoice
Fixed fees where possible, capped estimates where not. Extra work only after you agree to it.
A reply within one working day
Even if the answer is "we are on it, here is when you will hear from us".
People
Who you will be working with
Jan Vos
Partner
Employment, and wills and estates with a cross-border element. Accredited mediator.
- Admitted
- 2006
- Languages
- English, Dutch, German
Clara Molina
Associate
Property, leases and the conveyancing process from offer to notary.
- Admitted
- 2017
- Languages
- Spanish, English, French
"They told us what it would cost on the first day, and that is what we paid. The advice was just as clear."
Robert, owner of a family business
Questions
Before you get in touch
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Any documents you have: the contract, letters, the deed, the will you want to update. If you are unsure, send what you have by email beforehand and we will tell you what is missing.
Do you work with clients who live abroad?
Yes. Around a third of our clients live in another country. Meetings can be held by video call and most documents can be signed electronically or at a local notary.
Can you represent me in court?
We handle negotiations, mediation and pre-action work ourselves. For contested court proceedings we work alongside a litigation firm we know well, and tell you the cost of that in advance.
How quickly can you start?
Usually within five working days. For urgent matters, such as a deadline or a dismissal, call the office and we will do our best to see you the same week.
Is the first consultation confidential?
Yes, from the first message. Everything you tell us is covered by professional confidentiality, whether or not you instruct us afterwards.
Contact
Book a consultation
Send a short description of your matter and two times that suit you. We confirm by email the same or next working day.
- Office
- 14 Harbour Street, 1st floor
Old Town - Phone
- +00 000 000 000
- Message the office
- hello@example.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9:00 to 18:00
Fri 9:00 to 15:00
Hartley & Vos · 14 Harbour Street