Our Foundations

Established at 56 Britton Street in the heart of London, Codex Antiqua was born from a singular vision: to restore the lost art of precision to modern commercial law.

The streets of Clerkenwell have long served as the backdrop for rigorous trades and scholarly pursuits. Since our inception, we have anchored our practice here, drawing inspiration from the historic guilds and the meticulous draftsmen who shaped the City's legal landscape centuries ago.

External view of the historic office at 56 Britton Street, London

Lead Draftsmen & Partners

Expertise forged through decades of archival research and complex litigation.

Portrait of Alistair Vance, Senior Partner

Alistair Vance

Senior Partner & Master of Precedents

With over thirty years of experience in chancery law, Alistair specializes in adapting 18th-century contractual safeguards for 21st-century digital assets. His dedication to linguistic clarity is the firm's cornerstone.

Portrait of Eleanor Shaw, Lead Draftsman

Eleanor Shaw

Lead Draftsman

Eleanor oversees our complex drafting department. A specialist in historical commercial codes, she ensures that every clause produced at Codex Antiqua is watertight, unambiguous, and authoritative.

Restore Precision to Your Agreements

Whether drafting from scratch or refining existing templates, we provide the expertise necessary to secure your interests.

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