Running a business is never easy. Business owners and managers working under pressure need practical legal advice and reliable guidance. Our business team understand the needs of businesses and commercial organisations both large and small.
Whether you are a new business requiring assistance with company formation, partnership/shareholder agreements, or the acquisition of a property, or an established business requiring advice and representation in relation to a range of internal matters or commercial disputes our dedicated team will guide you through the process step by step.
We can assist you in the following areas:
Corporate matters
With our extensive litigation expertise we are able to assist in corporate matters with an eye on potential and future areas of dispute. The matters we can assist with include;-
- Company formation/administration;
- Document drafting including terms and conditions of business, service agreements and shareholder agreements; and
- Buying and selling a business/business shares.
Contractual Disputes
We represent clients in the County Court and High Court in relation to a range of commercial matters including;-
- Partnership/Shareholder Disputes
- Disputes as to quality of supplies and workmanship
- Debt collection matters
- Disputes with sub contactors/customers
- Interim relief including injunctions
Property and Landlord and Tenant
- Sales and purchases of commercial property
- Leases
- Secured lending
- Property Disputes
- Possession matters
- Forfeiture
- Leasehold Enfranchisement
We understand that your business relies on the most expedient and cost effective solution and that you will be keen to explore whether high legal costs can be avoided.
Our expertise in alternative dispute resolution and in particular mediation allows us to ensure we provide the most cost effective solution for you.
Professional Negligence
As a commercial enterprise, we understand that your business relies on high professional standards to operate. Unfortunately it can sometimes happen that professional standards slip or are called into question.
Whether you are an organisation seeking recourse against professionals such as financial advisers, accountants, solicitors, property management/estate agents, surveyors or construction professionals, or you are a professional organisation seeking advice and representation in defending proceedings, we can help you.
Employment and Immigration
Our employment and immigration teams can advise you on a wide range of employment related matters including;-
- Contracts of employment, staff handbooks and other HR documentation;
- Service Agreements;
- Compromise agreements;
- Defence of employment tribunal claims;
- Engagement/termination procedures;
- Grievance/disciplinary procedures;
- Redundancy procedures;
- TUPE;
- Equality and discrimination opportunities;
- Employee (Tier 2 Visas) and Highly Skilled Migrant Visas (Tier 1) for independent business persons; and
- Sponsorship matters.
Insolvency
Insolvency issues can be amongst some of the most complex matters that a company has to deal with in its lifetime.
Our insolvency team has a breadth of experience which allows us to guide you through the process with care and attention. Some of the areas we can assist in include;-
- Presenting and defending winding up petitions;
- Injunctions to restrain petitions/advertisement;
- Actions against directors/directors disqualification;
- Disclaimer;
- Antecedent transactions;
- Phoenix companies, tortious conspiracy and other liabilities; and
- Company Voluntary Arrangements.
We have spent time developing strong links with experienced Insolvency Practitioners allowing us to provide your business with a full range of insolvency services.
