We’re Featured as One of the Best Fractional General Counsel Services in the UK
We are proud to share that Hemisphere Consultants has been featured in Digital Reference’s guide to the Best Fractional General Counsel (GC) Services in the United Kingdom.
This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering strategic legal support to scaling and international businesses that need experienced legal partners without the full-time overhead.
Who we serve and how we work
At Hemisphere Consultants, we provide fractional General Counsel services tailored to high-growth, PE-backed, and VC-funded companies.
Our clients include scale ups, businesses scaling globally or navigating complex transitions such as cross-border expansion. In particular, we serve and support underrepresented founders and teams that struggle to be heard by traditional law firms.
We act as an extension of the C-suite or investment committee, ensuring that every decision is backed by sound legal strategy. Our approach blends:
On-demand legal leadership without the cost of a full-time GC
Cross-border expertise, guiding businesses as they expand into or out of the UK market
Values-driven counsel, aligning legal advice with long-term business objectives
You can learn more about how we work on our About Us page.
The Role of Fractional GC Consultants Today
According to Digital Reference, fractional General Counsel consultants play a crucial role in today’s business landscape.
Fast-growth companies and globalising firms need access to top-tier legal expertise that is agile, cost-effective, and tailored to their stage of growth. Rather than relying on costly full-time hires or ad-hoc external counsel, fractional GCs provide the strategic balance—embedding legal strategy directly into board and operational decision-making.
Meet Our Founders: Leadership Rooted in Experience and Purpose
Alexandra Geelan - strategic legal leadership
Alexandra Geelan is a commercially minded solicitor with experience in international firms and multinational in-house environments. Her strengths lie in complex commercial negotiations, bespoke contract drafting and operational legal leadership, particularly in complex global expansion.
She’s known for transforming complex legal frameworks into actionable strategies, delivering calm confidence for executives navigating high-stakes decisions.
Zoe Mortimer - Empowering inclusive growth
Zoë Mortimer co-leads Hemisphere Consultants with a passion for empowering female- and minority-led businesses across the UK. With deep expertise in corporate and commercial law, she helps clients with everything from contract drafting to designing legal systems that scale.
Her values-driven approach ensures that clients feel heard, supported, and equipped to grow - making her a trusted partner for businesses seeking inclusive and empathetic legal counsel.
Why this recognition matters
Being recognised as one of the top fractional General Counsel firms in the UK validates our mission at Hemisphere Consultants.
It reinforces our belief that legal leadership should be:
Accessible to scaling companies at pivotal stages
Flexible to match the realities of globalising businesses
Strategic in aligning legal frameworks with commercial growth
For us, this acknowledgment is not just about legal services—it’s about shaping the future of board-level advisory for the next generation of ambitious companies.
About Digital Reference
Digital Reference is a trusted editorial platform that spotlights top-performing fractional executives, consultants, and agencies across industries. Digital Reference is on a mission to digitize the professional references process using a video resume tool that focuses on transparency, impact, and subject-matter expertise, Digital Reference helps businesses discover the right professionals to guide their next stage of growth. Explore more at digitalreference.co