Northwood Reid
Probate Solicitors
Northwood Reid
314 New Rd, Oxford
# Northwood Reid
Northwood Reid is a specialist legal practice based in central Oxford that serves the commercial, research and academic sectors. As a niche firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, they combine deep expertise in intellectual property law with pragmatic commercial advice across corporate and contractual matters.
The firm distinguishes itself through its focus on transactions that require particular technical knowledge. They regularly advise on spin-out transactions, joint ventures and intellectual property licensing arrangements—areas where commercial and research sectors frequently overlap. Their experience extends to negotiating supply contracts with government agencies, handling material transfers and cell line licences, and drafting software supply agreements. This specialisation reflects their understanding of the specific challenges faced by innovative businesses, research institutions and academic organisations.
What sets Northwood Reid apart is their approach to client relationships. Rather than operating as an impersonal service provider, clients instruct individual solicitors with whom they develop working relationships. The firm prides itself on a down-to-earth, commercial mindset that prioritises identifying and resolving problems efficiently. Their advice is described as intuitive, focused on achieving clients' desired outcomes as quickly as possible rather than accumulating billable hours through unnecessary complexity.
With competitive partner rates and a commitment to specialised expertise, Northwood Reid positions itself as the logical choice for organisations in Oxford's thriving academic and research communities who need legal counsel that genuinely understands their sector and speaks their language.
Northwood Reid is a specialist legal practice based in central Oxford that serves the commercial, research and academic sectors. As a niche firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, they combine deep expertise in intellectual property law with pragmatic commercial advice across corporate and contractual matters.
The firm distinguishes itself through its focus on transactions that require particular technical knowledge. They regularly advise on spin-out transactions, joint ventures and intellectual property licensing arrangements—areas where commercial and research sectors frequently overlap. Their experience extends to negotiating supply contracts with government agencies, handling material transfers and cell line licences, and drafting software supply agreements. This specialisation reflects their understanding of the specific challenges faced by innovative businesses, research institutions and academic organisations.
What sets Northwood Reid apart is their approach to client relationships. Rather than operating as an impersonal service provider, clients instruct individual solicitors with whom they develop working relationships. The firm prides itself on a down-to-earth, commercial mindset that prioritises identifying and resolving problems efficiently. Their advice is described as intuitive, focused on achieving clients' desired outcomes as quickly as possible rather than accumulating billable hours through unnecessary complexity.
With competitive partner rates and a commitment to specialised expertise, Northwood Reid positions itself as the logical choice for organisations in Oxford's thriving academic and research communities who need legal counsel that genuinely understands their sector and speaks their language.
Services offered
Spin-out transactionsJoint venturesIntellectual property licensingSupply contractsMaterial transfers and cell line licencesSoftware supply and maintenance agreementsBusiness asset salesShare sales