About us

We are a boutique law firm that specialise in helping owner-managed businesses to get ready for and carry out a sale of their business.

Supporting Directors since 1999

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Meet the team

Aly Young

Founder

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Solicitor for 30+ years with deep City, in-house, and consulting experience. Founded AY Business Law to offer fast, clear, and commercial advice to owner-managed businesses.

Jayne Denneny

Administrator

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Experienced VA overseeing onboarding, AML, paperwork, enquiries, and marketing. Since joining 4 years ago, she’s helped double the firm’s turnover.

Nigel

Operations Director

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With 30+ years as a business owner, Nigel brings media savvy and precision. As data room lead and due diligence support, he’s calm and detail-driven. Also Aly’s life partner.

Sue Leadbeater

Company Secretary

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With 20+ years’ experience, Sue is expert in drafting board minutes and resolutions. Having reunited with Aly in 2024, she’s a key player in transactional success.

Our values

Personal Connection

We build trusted relationships, offering tailored support with empathy, clarity, and care.

Senior Expertise

Our clients work directly with experienced professionals who bring deep insight and strategic guidance to every decision.

Excellence in Service

We go beyond legal advice — delivering proactive, responsive, and high-touch support throughout the entire business sale journey.

Company timeline

1990’s

Aly trained as a deals lawyer in the City of London

2000's

Aly became in-house Counsel to Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and ICI Plc

2012

Aly started her own legal consultancy

2022

AY Business Law was born