Meet the co-founders of Contend Legal, Michael Stych and William Boan – two legal sector experts who have spent their careers working to make the law more accessible. With deep experience across both law and technology, they’ve built an AI-powered platform designed to help everyday people get affordable, straightforward legal support when they need it most.
1. What is your company’s mission?
At Contend, our mission is simple: we want to make legal help accessible and affordable for everyone. The legal system is complicated and expensive, and we believe technology can change that.
2. What inspired you to start your company?
After years working in and around the legal system, Will and I kept seeing the same pattern: people with real problems were falling through the cracks because they couldn’t afford a lawyer or didn’t know where to start. We wanted to build something that helped people understand their rights and take action, without needing to jump through hoops or break the bank.
3. What problem are you solving?
We’re tackling the gap between people and legal support. Most people either can’t afford legal help or don’t know where to find it. Contend gives them instant information about their rights and options through a simple AI chat. It’s not about replacing lawyers – it’s about helping people get unstuck and take that first step with confidence.
4. Who are your customers?
Right now, we serve people in the UK dealing with all kinds of legal issues – housing and tenancy, employment, divorce and family law, money and debt, and more. These are everyday problems that affect millions of people, and our goal is to be there when they need help.
