Gretchen Lennon

Gretchen Lennon is a UK-qualified solicitor and founder of Lennon Legal, no-nonsense, cost-effective legal advice for start-ups and scale-ups advising them on the legal issues that arise as businesses grow, raise investment and build high-performing teams. Lennon Legal is based in the UK and advises clients across English law jurisdictions. Having trained and qualified at Latham & Watkins in London, Gretchen spent more than six years in the firm's Employment and Benefits department, advising clients on complex employment, corporate and commercial matters. She now works closely with businesses on a consultancy basis through Lennon Legal, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice that helps organisations move forward with confidence. Gretchen's expertise spans corporate, commercial and employment law, with a particular focus on supporting founder-led and high-growth businesses. She regularly advises on investment agreements, shareholder agreements, funding rounds, advanced subscription agreements, consultancy agreements, commercial contracts, employment contracts and settlement agreements. Her approach is grounded in understanding the commercial realities faced by growing businesses, helping clients manage risk while maintaining momentum. Her client base ranges from early-stage technology companies and venture-backed start-ups to established businesses and international investment funds operating across a wide range of sectors. She is known for providing clear, pragmatic advice that cuts through legal complexity and focuses on achieving practical business outcomes. Through Lennon Legal, Gretchen and her team deliver no-nonsense, cost-effective legal advice designed specifically for start-ups and scale-ups. Whether supporting a founder through an investment round, helping a business put robust commercial agreements in place, or advising on employment and people-related matters, her focus is always on helping ambitious businesses grow sustainably and successfully.