Commercial Law Business Structure & Ownership

• Drafting bespoke contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, and service contracts that define deliverables, payment structures, and intellectual property ownership.

• Advising on restrictive covenants (non‑compete, non‑solicitation, confidentiality) to protect business interests without infringing competition law.

• Preparing staff handbooks covering disciplinary, grievance, equal opportunities and data‑protection policies, ensuring compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and GDPR.

• Negotiating settlement agreements, exit packages and post‑termination restrictions to achieve clean exits with minimum disruption.

• Drafting and reviewing supply, distribution and agency agreements to secure reliable supply chains and mitigate liability exposure.

• Creating software development, SaaS and licensing agreements with clear service‑level obligations and IP assignments.

• Negotiating NDAs, MOUs and heads of terms at pre‑contract stage to safeguard confidential information and align commercial expectations.

• Conducting ‘risk‑focused’ contract audits to flag indemnities, liability caps, termination triggers and force‑majeure clauses requiring renegotiation.

• Pre‑action strategy and correspondence under the Practice Direction on Pre‑Action Conduct to position clients favourably before proceedings.

• Pursuing and defending High Court and County Court litigation, including applications for interim injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal disclosure.

• Handling domain‑name, passing off and online defamation takedowns, deploying notice‑and‑takedown procedures with hosts and platforms.

• Facilitating mediation and without‑prejudice negotiations to secure cost‑effective settlements while preserving commercial relationships.

Share & Asset Acquisitions

What We Do
We guide you through every step of buying or selling a business—or its assets—so you can focus on growth, not paperwork.

• Deal Strategy: We help you choose the best structure (shares vs. assets) and plan for tax and commercial impact.

• Due Diligence: We coordinate legal, financial and IP reviews, then summarise risks in clear, actionable reports.

• Contracts & Negotiation: We draft and negotiate all key documents (Heads of Terms, SPAs, APAs), including warranties and indemnities.

• Regulatory Filings: We handle merger clearances and sector-specific approvals.

• Closing & Integration: We manage closing steps, post-completion adjustments and transfer of employees, IP and licences.

Why It Matters

• Speed & Clarity: A streamlined process keeps your deal on track.

• Risk Control: Early issue-spotting protects your bottom line.

• Value Creation: Smart structuring maximises returns.

Shareholder Agreements

What We Do
We draft tailored agreements that set clear rules for your company, align investor interests and provide exit options.

• Governance & Voting: Define board seats, reserved decisions and voting thresholds.

• Capital & Exits: Set share-class rights, funding commitments and sale/IPO mechanics.

• Minority Protection: Include tag-along, drag-along and pre-emption rights.

• Dispute Resolution: Build in mediation, deadlock breakers and enforcement steps.

• Ongoing Support: We review and update your agreement as your business evolves.

Why It Matters

• Certainty: Clear rules minimise conflict.

• Fairness: Balances founder control with investor protection.

• Scalability: Ready for new funding rounds or a future sale.

Empower your growth with practical, focused legal support—designed for ambitious businesses.

• Conducting data‑flow mapping and drafting Article 30 records, privacy notices and retention policies compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• Advising on international data transfers, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and transfer risk assessments following the Schrems II decision.

• Drafting data‑processing agreements allocating controller/processor responsibilities, audit rights and indemnities.

• Managing data‑subject access requests (DSARs), breach reporting to the ICO, and crisis‑response planning.

Ready to Discuss?

Whether you're drafting critical contracts, managing a dispute, or updating corporate governance documents, contact us today to explore how we can support your business’s success.