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Our vision


We’re a firm that makes top tier advice accessible — grounded, collaborative and great to work with.

At Scildan Legal, our vision is to make high-quality legal and strategic advice more accessible across the economy, helping organisations engage with technology responsibly, confidently and effectively.

We believe great outcomes come from more than just risk management. They come from enabling smart decisions, unlocking opportunity, and being present when it matters. That’s why we focus on building strong foundations that not only avoid what could go wrong but lay the groundwork for sustainable success.

This is a firm for the front line: grounded, responsive, and built for the real world. Because navigating the digital era takes more than sharp advice. It takes real people, trusted relationships, and a team that shows up with clarity, heart and purpose.

Our Four Vision Pillars

Digital Confidence, For Everyone

Elite Advice, Delivered Differently

Partners at the Front Line

Risk-Aware. Value-Focused.

Our name

The meaning behind the name.

Scildan is an Old English word meaning “to protect”. It’s also the root of the word shield, a symbol that captures how we think about our role.

A shield is held close. It offers protection that is immediate, personal and reliable. That’s how we work with our clients: by their side, not from a distance, helping them face complexity with clarity and confidence.

But a shield is more than just defence. It can be used with purpose and precision. The law works the same way — not only to manage risk, but to create opportunities and move forward with strength.

The name Scildan also reflects where we come from. Our legal system is built on the foundations of English common law, a centuries-old tradition that continues to evolve. It’s a quiet nod to our heritage, and a reminder of the values that endure.

In history, shields often bore family crests and marks of identity. For us, they represent trust, legacy, and a deep commitment to standing for something greater than ourselves.

Scildan
reflects our promise: to stand beside our clients as a trusted, close-quarters partner, responsive, resilient and ready.

James Patto
Why choose us
"We believe in the power of clarity, courage and connection. Our mission is to help organisations engage with technology responsibly and confidently by delivering expert, grounded advice that unlocks opportunity and drives better decisions."

James Patto

Principal & Founder

What we stand for

Our values shape how we work, how we think, and how we show up for our clients.

We speak up, stand firm, and act with honesty — even when it’s uncomfortable. Our clients trust us to do the right thing, not the easy thing.

PRINCIPLED
Accountability
BRAVE
Honesty
ETHICAL

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do — delivering sharp thinking, clear advice and meaningful results.

RIGOUR
PRECISION
Clarity
Insight
IMPACT

We help clients move forward. Our advice is grounded, clear and geared toward outcomes — enabling progress through complexity.

OutCOME-DRIVEN
Commercial
Practical
Empowering
Clear

In a fast-moving digital environment, we stay adaptive, proactive and ready to support our clients when it matters most.

AGILE
FAST-THINKING
Digital-READY
ADAPTIVE
PROACTIVE

We value diverse perspectives, lived experiences and ways of thinking. Respect, empathy and collaboration are at the heart of how we work — with each other and with our clients.

RESPECTFUL
OPEN-MINDED
COLLABORATIVE
EMPATHETIC
DIVERSE
Built for the digital era. Ready when you are.

Work with Scildan Legal to lead with confidence across privacy, cyber, AI and technology.