Company & Commercial
I have 20 years’ business experience and a pragmatic approach to company law problems.
Barrister & Mediator
Daniel J ShenSmith
I am a proactive lawyer with a positive and engaging style. I came to the Bar after 20 years in business and therefore think differently about law.
Known online as the BlackBeltBarrister, Daniel provides clear, accessible legal commentary on YouTube. The Thomson Reuters Institute ranked him the 9th most mentioned social media creator in the UK for news and politics, reflecting a strong public-facing presence alongside his courtroom practice.
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Core Practice Areas
Specialist advice and representation across commercial, family, and intellectual property matters, delivered with a pragmatic, business-minded approach.
Family Law
I can help with Child Arrangement Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Specific Issues Orders, Divorce, Occupation Orders, and much more.
Intellectual Property
I can assist with trade marks, copyright, design rights, domain name disputes and any other form of intellectual property dispute, no matter how big or small.
Expert, cost-effective legal advice and representation
When you come direct to a barrister or “entity” (a barrister-led law firm), you are coming straight to an expert in the field of law who will be able to represent you in court if a hearing is required. You can often save up to 30% of the costs of your legal advice and representation by coming directly to a barrister or firm of barristers.
- Direct access to specialist legal advice
- Clear, fixed-fee options where possible
- Responsive, business-minded communication
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