In this week's episode of The Best Guest Podcast, we welcome Ryan Lisk, founder of Hybrid Legal. Ryan shares his journey from launching a law firm in his early twenties to revolutionising legal services with a subscription model.

We talk about:

• The importance of having clear business contracts and avoiding common legal pitfalls
• How AI is impacting business operations and the legal risks you need to be aware of
• Key legal considerations when hiring freelancers and protecting intellectual property

About Ryan Lisk

At just 21 years old Ryan Lisk took the leap and founded his own law firm, determined to make legal services more accessible, transparent, and business-friendly. Now, as the founder of Hybrid Legal, he helps UK businesses navigate complex legal challenges with practical, cost-effective solutions.

As a law student helping a startup with legal issues Ryan quickly realised how inaccessible legal support was for small businesses. Instead of following the traditional law firm model, he founded Hybrid Legal to focus on clear, fixed-fee pricing and straightforward legal advice - no jargon, no hidden costs with a flexible subscription model.

Ryan has worked with startups, growing businesses, and well-known brands to protect their interests and simplify legal complexities. Through founding his own law firm, Ryan has experienced the highs and lows of running a business and knows what it takes to start a business from scratch and scale it to 7 figures.

When he’s not at work, Ryan can be found running around after his 1 year old daughter and crazy Hungarian Vizsla. He’s also learning the martial art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai, where he is constantly humbled by teenagers in the class.

Key Takeaways

• A handshake isn’t enough - formal contracts protect both parties and prevent costly disputes.
• AI is transforming business, but it also brings legal risks - understand how your data is being used.
• Subscription-based legal services provide cost-effective and transparent solutions for businesses.
• Website compliance matters - ensure your privacy policies and terms of use align with GDPR.
• Hiring freelancers? Secure intellectual property rights and confidentiality agreements in writing.
• Shareholders’ agreements are essential for business stability - plan for future challenges now.

Quote

"Go careful with putting intellectual property into AI and relying on what comes out of it to be your own IP. That’s murky ground at the moment."

Connect with Ryan Lisk

Learn more about Hybrid Legal: https://www.hybridlegal.co.uk

Connect with Ryan Lisk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlisk

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