Hasan Balaghi

Hasan is a legally trained professional and strategic advisor with over a decade of experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses through legal, operational, and commercial transformation. As Founding Partner and Head of Business Development, he plays a central role in shaping the firm’s growth while helping clients manage change, reduce risk, and seize new opportunities. Hasan holds an LLB (Hons) and was previously a member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. He has also operated under authorisation frameworks regulated by the Ministry of Justice and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for claims management services. This background gives him a strong foundation in compliance-driven, risk-aware business support. His experience spans commercial, corporate, and criminal law environments, where he has played a key role in supporting legal teams and managing client matters involving shareholder disputes, contract negotiations, and business restructures. In the criminal sphere, Hasan has been heavily involved in complex, high-profile matters, including: • Money laundering investigations • Director prosecutions and corporate non-compliance • Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings Hasan also has specialist expertise in motor trade law, with a focus on defending car dealerships and motor traders against claims brought under consumer protection legislation. He advises clients in disputes involving the Consumer Rights Act 2015, vehicle misrepresentation, warranty claims, and trading standards enforcement. He has completed training with both The Motor Ombudsman and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), equipping him with sector-specific regulatory insight. He delivers commercially grounded strategies that protect business continuity, reputational integrity, and compliance with evolving consumer law. Hasan is also active in litigation funding, assessing claims not only for legal merit but also financial viability. His dual expertise in law and finance allows him to guide clients at the intersection of legal strategy and commercial opportunity. He frequently partners with companies undergoing transition—whether scaling operations, preparing for exit, or navigating internal change. Known for his clear thinking and decisive action, Hasan turns complexity into practical, outcome-driven strategy. As a private investor, he also takes hands-on roles in business transformation projects. In addition to his commercial work, Hasan is committed to mentoring internationally trained lawyers, helping them navigate qualification pathways and cross-border practice. His extensive network across law, business, and regulation enables him to connect people and ideas, delivering ethical, forward-looking solutions. Respected in both legal and business communities, Hasan combines deep expertise with a strategic, growth-focused mindset—making him a trusted advisor to both emerging and established organisations.