Steven Strassheim

Steven is a highly experienced commercial technology lawyer and fractional General Counsel who helps businesses develop, buy and sell technology-enabled products and services. Combining deep legal expertise with a technical background as a former software developer and Chartered Engineer, he brings a rare ability to bridge the gap between legal, commercial and technical teams. He advises on a wide range of technology and commercial matters, including SaaS, AI, fintech, software, IT services, hardware, consumer products, IP licensing, data protection and legal strategy.

Having held senior roles including Head of Legal and General Counsel within fintech, financial services and private equity-backed businesses, he understands the realities of operating at board and executive level. His advice is practical, commercially focused and tailored to the needs of founders, leadership teams and investors. He has guided organisations through significant growth, major commercial negotiations and strategic transactions, always balancing risk management with business objectives.

Steven has also acted as fractional GC to a number of scaling SaaS and technology businesses, helping them build customer contracting frameworks, negotiate key commercial agreements and navigate complex growth challenges. Known for ‘speaking both legal and tech’, he is a trusted adviser to founders and executives who value clear, solutions-focused advice delivered at pace. His hands-on work with AI and emerging technologies, combined with his entrepreneurial and in-house experience, enables him to support businesses as they scale, innovate and adapt in fast-moving markets.