A Manchester law firm is bringing legal into the streaming era by offering its services as a monthly subscription, providing unlimited access to legal advice for a fixed fee.
Blackmont Legal, a leading corporate and technology firm, says its Legal-as-a-Service (LaaS) plan is the first of its kind in the UK.
Available to clients of any size, the unique model is primarily aimed at startups and microbusinesses, which often find law firms’ hourly billing structures a challenge.
Zohaib Hashim, CEO of Blackmont Legal, said: “In the age of everything on demand, small businesses should be able to access quality legal advice as easily as streaming a film.
“Startups often need to make rapid legal decisions, particularly when they are scaling. The problem is that a lot of the options for legal advice are slow and costly.
“Small businesses are key drivers of innovation, and they deserve legal services that work in the same way.”
The launch of LaaS comes after an industry report found the UK was the world’s second-largest startup ecosystem in 2025 – only outranked by China in the support given to budding businesses.
Fully accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Blackmont Legal is the only such firm to offer subscription legal services specifically tailored for the startup and microbusiness sector, making LaaS a UK first.
For a fixed monthly fee, clients receive regular access to a dedicated legal advisor, with support for areas such as contract review, due diligence, investor documentation, and early dispute resolution.
Pricing starts at £350 per month, which is significantly cheaper than instructing a solicitor or hiring an in-house counsel.
“We already have a number of businesses signed up to LaaS,” Zohaib continued. “It speaks volumes about the demand among the startup sector for this type of innovation.
“One of our clients, an electronics startup, was presented with a contract by a partner which needed urgent scrutiny. Because of their LaaS subscription, they had immediate access to our team – no hunting for a lawyer, no delays, and no surprises.
“They ended up signing their largest contract to date, without any of the stress or expense of the traditional legal process.”
Founded in 2024, Blackmont Legal operates as a fully virtual firm and specialises in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, film, and digital technology. With LaaS, it aims to redefine how startups access legal services in a fast-moving digital economy.
