We can provide advice to those thinking about starting a business including advice regarding the different business entities, including being a sole trader, partnerships, limited companies and limited liability partnerships (LLP’s) and the benefits and disadvantages involved with each. This includes the regulations and law that apply in respect of each, as well as the documentation that would be required or recommended based on the current legal position.

We regularly draft terms and conditions of business for you to have as your contract with either customers, suppliers or other businesses you have arrangements with. These are important as they put you on a strong contractual footing from the outset.

We amend and draft constitutions relating to limited companies, LLP’s and unincorporated associations with the legislation that governs each taken into account.

We can draft, edit or review existing shareholders agreements, LLP agreements, partnership agreements and joint venture agreements.

The team also advise on agency, distribution and franchise agreements, including negotiating terms on your behalf.

The drafting of commercial agreements for the provision of goods and/or services is important and, in tandem with terms of business, is an important tool to protect your business.

In other areas, we can offer advice at a personal level or on behalf of your limited company, relating to loan agreements, promissory notes, guarantees and indemnities including personal guarantees relating to secured or unsecured lending.

We have three start up packages to help you start your new business. See the Business start up packages page for more information.