Expert IP, Digital Media & Commercial Contracts Solicitor
Authorised international solicitors in IP, media & commerce—experts in contracts, reputation & disputes

Commercial Law Business Structure & Ownership + Business Contracts Drafting

Corporate Commercial Contracts & Compliance

Commercial Contracts | Commercial Leases| Shares and Assets Purchase | Executive Employment | Disputes| Data + Privacy

Commercial Legal Services Tailored for B2B and B2C Clients

At PAIL Solicitors, we offer strategic and commercially focused legal services to support both business clients (B2B) and individuals (B2C). Whether you're running a limited company, launching a product, negotiating a lease, or working in media or tech, our legal team provides fixed-fee, practical support to help you protect your interests and manage risk.


B2B Services – For Businesses

  • Commercial lease agreements (review, negotiation, drafting)
  • Business-to-business (B2B) contract drafting and negotiation
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements
  • GDPR and data protection compliance
  • Employment and contractor agreements
  • Share purchase & asset acquisition advice
  • Commercial and civil dispute resolution

B2C Services – For Individuals

  • Freelance consultancy and influencer contracts
  • Content creation and intellectual property licensing
  • Music, publishing and digital media agreements
  • Settlement and employment exit agreements
  • Consumer and small business civil disputes
  • Privacy and social media compliance issues

Explore the detailed sections below to learn more about our specialist core service areas, or get in touch for tailored legal advice.

 
 

Employment and Consultancy Agreements

• 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.

Commercial Contracts Drafting & Review

• 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.

Commercial & Civil Dispute Resolution

• 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 & Shareholder Agreements

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.

Data Protection & GDPR Compliance Advice

• 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.

Commercial Lease Agreements

• Advising on the terms of new commercial leases for offices, retail premises, and creative spaces, including rent review clauses, service charge allocations, and break clauses.

• Reviewing and negotiating heads of terms and full lease drafts from landlords to protect tenant rights and limit unfair exposure to hidden costs or future liabilities.

• Drafting tailored lease agreements from scratch where clients are subletting or granting occupational licences to third parties.

• Providing strategic advice on exit planning, lease surrender, dilapidations, early termination options, and compliance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

• Delivering fast turnaround lease reviews (usually within 2–4 working days) on a fixed-fee basis, with clear written advice on risks and recommended changes.

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