Company and Commercial Law

Whether you are starting, buying, running, raising finance for, merging, selling or closing down a business or company we can advise on the legal implications and assist with the documentation required.

We have broad experience working with all types of small and medium sized businesses. We offer a full range of services to assist businesses, both corporate and unincorporated, with the many legal problems and issues they can encounter. The nature of these problems may vary but all need sound, well-founded legal advice.

Charities with a substantial organisation will also find relevant many of the services we can offer.

Click on the links below for more detailed examples of the practice areas in which we can offer you and your business assistance:

Areas of practice:

Business Start-up/Company Formation

We are skilled business advisors and can help you choose whether to operate as a sole proprietor, limited company, partnership, limited partnership, LLP or whatever suits your needs.

We can also ensure that you fulfill all legal obligations such as:

  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Contracts- including terms of trading
  • Finance
  • Director and Shareholder Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Tax / VAT

Once your business is up and running we can assist you with everyday matters or provide specific legal advice on a particular issue.

Business/Company Sale or Purchase

Buying or selling a business is a complex operation and success comes with sound legal advice throughout the process.

We can advise you on all the relevant issues including the following:

Employment matters

We can help you with all aspects of an area of the law that is constantly developing Good employment law advice is vital to ensure that your business interests are protected while being fair to your employees.

As your business develops we can assist in drafting the necessary agreements and procedures including the following:

  • Employment contracts
  • Service agreements
  • Disciplinary & grievance procedures
  • Compromise agreements and severance packages
  • Data Protection policy
  • Email and Internet policy

Should a dispute arise our team can help you to resolve it as quickly as possible, if necessary representing your interests at an employment tribunal.

Employment

Franchising

Taking a franchise can provide an adaptable, cost-effective and safer way into a new business if it is a format that has been successfully operated elsewhere and is suited to your location. However, a franchise will usually involve continuing obligations to your franchisor (both financial and operational), as well as restrictions on what you can do both while the agreement is running and afterwards. We can advise on how these will affect you. We can also help you to get the information you need to assess the risks involved in taking a franchise.

Partnerships

We will provide specialist advice on all aspects of Partnership law. We can assist you with the setting up of the partnership and save you time and money through comprehensive partnership agreements.

If you are already established in a partnership we can review the existing arrangements to ensure that you remain fully protected and are up-to-date with the law.

A thorough partnership agreement should protect you in all situations. Should a dispute arise, however, we can help you resolve it quickly and with the minimum disruption to your business.

Dealing with Customers

As a business your income will depend on having a clear agreement in place covering when and what your business is to be paid for and what you provide or supply to your customers. These and other issues are usually covered by standard "Terms of Business" or a suitable contract. We can help you prepare something suitable for your particular business.

Dealing with Suppliers

You will want to ensure that your dealings with other businesses and suppliers are protected. We can advise you on the legal issues involved with:-

  • Finance Contracts: Leasing; Hire Purchase & Equipment Hire
  • Computer contracts
  • Website Managements and Hosting

Contact:Richard Fowler

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