About Our Firm
About Skogen Burton Phillips
Skogen Burton Phillips is a commercial law firm led by Espen Skogen, Ian Burton and Helen Phillips. The firm combines decades of experience across corporate, commercial, employment and dispute resolution matters, advising business owners with clear, structured legal guidance.
Our Values
Our approach
What makes us different
Partner-led service
Every client works directly with an experienced partner. No layers, no delegation.
Commercial focus
Clear advice that enables business decisions, not academic legal analysis.
Senior expertise
Decades of combined experience from leading UK law firms.
Every client works directly with a partner. There are no layers of delegation, no unnecessary formality, and no inflated bills. We focus on delivering clear advice that enables commercial decisions.
Our clients include established businesses, growing companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals who need legal support on corporate transactions, commercial agreements, employment matters, and disputes.
Our Team
Our partners
Senior lawyers with decades of combined experience
Espen Skogen
Partner
Litigation, Employment
Commercial and technology lawyer with 25 years' experience in finance technology prior to qualifying as a solicitor. Advises on litigation, employment and technology-related legal matters.
Ian Burton
Managing Partner
Corporate
Senior M&A and Corporate Lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. Qualified in England and Wales and a member of the New York Bar. Advises on mergers, acquisitions and complex corporate transactions.
Helen Phillips
Partner
Commercial, Mediation
Commercial lawyer advising on contracts, mediation and commercial matters. Provides structured, practical advice to support business operations and dispute resolution.
Work with us
If you need clear legal advice delivered by experienced partners,
we would be pleased to hear from you.