Our commercial law services

Our commercial law advice and services include:

Corporate transactions such as share purchase agreements, mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and funding arrangements
Joint venture, shareholder, LLP and partnership agreements
Business loans, guarantees and security
Terms of business and website documentation
Intellectual property rights, including IP licensing and sales
Commercial contracts such as supply, employment, agency, franchising and distribution arrangements
Commercial property transactions, including property purchases, leases, assignments and development agreements
Strategic planning for change and exit arrangements for shareholders or partners
Corporate governance, including shareholder control, directors’ roles, duties and responsibilities and minority shareholder protection
Corporate tax issues

You may contact our commercial solicitors by phone or email for an initial discussion as how we may work together to take your business forward.

Commercial solicitors

Our commercial solicitors are with you for the long term. Whether you require the regular support of an ‘in house’ lawyer or specific advice on particular transactions from time to time, our solicitors offer expertise to protect and enhance your business interests.

Mergers and acquisitions

Commercial agreements

At any stage during negotiations, we can work with you to highlight the possibilities and pitfalls which you may not have considered and to offer constructive suggestions to get the deal done.

Preparing or reviewing a commercial agreement provides a great opportunity to focus on what is important to you and your business. Our lawyers will help you identify the practical issues in your business dealings and work with you to reduce the potential risks in any venture.

Your objectives

Our approach is to identify your objectives and concerns and to work with you to achieve the best possible outcome in line with your time and cost requirements.

Our Team

Meet the Commercial solicitors Team

Alex Prior

Janine Gibbs

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