Solicitors Who Understand Silk and Statute

At Loom & Ledger Ltd., we don't just practice law; we speak the language of the loom.

Founded at the intersection of London's legal expertise and the global textile heritage, our firm was born from a simple observation: textile businesses operate in a world where creative vision often outpaces legal protection. We bridge the gap between the messy, colorful reality of craftsmanship and the rigid, black-and-white world of legal compliance.

Close up of high-quality fabric swatches next to a legal gavel

Our Mission

Loom & Ledger Ltd. was established to provide bespoke legal counsel tailored specifically for weavers, designers, and manufacturers. We believe that a contract should be as durable as a whipcord and as flexible as fine silk. Our goal is to ensure that while you focus on the warp and weft of your production, your intellectual property and commercial interests are protected by an unbreakable legal weave.

Precision

Detailed drafting that leaves no thread loose.

Craft

Legal solutions as unique as your bespoke designs.

Protection

Safeguarding your IP across international borders.

The Architects of Your Agreement

Combining decades of legal experience with a passion for industrial heritage.

Alistair Thorne, Founder of Loom & Ledger

Alistair Thorne

Senior Partner & Commercial Solicitor

With 20 years in international commercial law and a family background in Yorkshire woolen mills, Alistair specializes in supply chain resilience and complex manufacturing contracts.

Elara Vane, IP Specialist

Elara Vane

Head of Intellectual Property

Formerly a design consultant for luxury houses, Elara now defends the creative work of our clients, ensuring patterns and processes remain exclusively theirs.