TradeGuard by Philip Jones Legal

A specialist corporate & trade law boutique by Philip Jones Legal

TradeGuard — Corporate Lawyers for UK and Cross-Border Business

TradeGuard is the specialist corporate and trade law boutique within the Philip Jones Legal umbrella, dedicated to high-stakes commercial transactions, international trade compliance and strategic corporate advice.

We help businesses navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional issues with clarity, precision and commercial pragmatism.

Trusted by growth-focused companies, exporters, investors, and cross-border operators.

About TradeGuard

Your corporate and international trade legal specialists.

TradeGuard operates as a focused, high-performance brand within Philip Jones Legal, created to meet the increasing demand for niche expertise in corporate transactions, trade regulation and commercial contracting.

Clients choose us for our blend of technical excellence, commercial judgment, and deep understanding of cross-border risk.

We act for British and international companies, emerging enterprises, investment groups and industry-specific operators seeking specialist legal capability without the overhead of a large-firm model.

Our Services

(Corporate & Trade Law Expertise)

Corporate Transactions

• Mergers & Acquisitions (domestic and cross-border)

• Joint Ventures and strategic partnerships

• Corporate structuring and restructuring

• Capital raising support and shareholder arrangements

International Trade & Regulatory Compliance

• Export controls and sanctions compliance

• Anti-bribery, AML/CTF and supply chain risk

• Foreign investment and FIRB advisory

• Customs, tariffs and cross-border trade issues

Commercial Contracts

• Distribution, supply and manufacturing agreements

• Licensing, technology and IP-related commercial contracts

• Terms of trade and risk allocation frameworks

• Negotiation support for high-value commercial deals

Risk, Governance & Advisory

• Board advisory and corporate governance

• Compliance frameworks for trade-exposed businesses

• Regulatory response and risk mitigation strategies

• Industry-specific compliance audits

Sectors We Work In

TradeGuard supports clients across industries where corporate decision-making and trade exposure intersect:

• Manufacturing & Industrial

• Fast Moving Consumer Goods

• Technology & Digital Trade

• Defence & Dual-Use Goods

• Energy & Resources

• Agriculture & Export Markets

• Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain

• Investment & Private Capital

Why TradeGuard

Specialist expertise, boutique precision

TradeGuard focuses exclusively on the areas where technical precision and commercial clarity matter most.

Cross-border capability

We understand the regulatory, operational and transactional complexities of working across markets.

A boutique under Philip Jones Legal

Clients get the responsiveness and efficiency of a niche practice, backed by the reputation, systems and capability of Philip Jones Legal.

Practical, outcome-driven advice

We prioritise risk minimisation, deal efficiency and commercially aligned solutions.

The Team

TradeGuard is led by senior lawyers within Philip Jones Legal who are recognised for their work in corporate transactions, international trade, regulatory compliance and commercial negotiation.