Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
From the first co-founder agreement to long-term commercial contracts, we help business owners build solid legal foundations. We act for start-ups, SMEs, partnerships, LLPs and established companies — translating complex law into clear, commercial advice.
Good corporate housekeeping is the cheapest insurance a business can buy. We help founders and directors put the right structures in place from day one — share classes, vesting, decision-making, exit mechanics and protections that minimise the chance of disagreement turning into dispute.
On transactional work we lead heads of terms, due diligence, share purchase agreements, asset transfers, disclosure letters and ancillary documents. We work in close coordination with your accountants and tax advisers so that the legal structure supports the commercial deal, rather than the other way round.
On day-to-day commercial work we draft and negotiate supplier, customer, distribution, agency, licensing, software-as-a-service and influencer agreements — always in plain English, with practical fall-back positions ready for negotiation.
How we can help
- Company formation and shareholder agreements
- Co-founder and partnership agreements
- Commercial contracts and terms of business
- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
- Joint ventures and investment agreements
- Drafting and reviewing bespoke contracts
- Corporate governance and compliance
Our process
- 1
Discovery
We map your business model, key relationships and pressure points to identify the documents and protections that will deliver the most value.
- 2
Drafting
Bespoke, plain-English drafting designed for the realities of your business — never templated, always commercial.
- 3
Negotiation
We sit beside you through negotiation, marking up counterparties' drafts and explaining the trade-offs in straightforward language.
- 4
Completion & follow-up
We co-ordinate signing, filings at Companies House and post-completion housekeeping so nothing falls through the cracks.
Discuss your matter in confidence
Every case starts with a conversation. Speak directly with one of our solicitors and we will explain the options available to you.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I really need a shareholder agreement?
- Yes — a well-drafted shareholder agreement protects each party's investment, sets out how decisions are made and avoids costly disputes if circumstances change. We tailor each agreement to your business rather than using generic templates.
- Can you review a contract sent to me by another party?
- Absolutely. We routinely review supplier, customer, distribution and investment contracts, flag commercial risk and propose amendments in plain English so you can negotiate from an informed position.
- Do you act for both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions?
- Yes. We advise on share and asset sales for both buyers and sellers, including heads of terms, due diligence, transaction documents and post-completion matters.
Have a different question? Contact our team for confidential advice tailored to your circumstances.