Who we help
For founders establishing arrangements, established companies reviewing risk and owners preparing for investment or a change of ownership.
What the service can include
- Shareholder agreements and director service agreements
- Commercial contracts, employment and contractor documentation
- Corporate governance reviews and company ownership changes
- Share purchases, business sales, acquisitions and restructuring
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Set priorities
We identify the business decision, the parties involved and the documents already in place.
Review the structure
We assess ownership, authority, obligations and the legal work needed.
Put the documents in place
We draft, negotiate and explain the agreed documents and completion steps.
What to prepare
- Company name and ownership structure
- Articles, shareholder agreements and key contracts
- A summary of the proposed change
- Decision deadlines and details of other advisers
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about corporate and commercial
Can you review documents we already use?
Yes. Tell us which documents you use and what has changed in your business so we can agree a focused review.
Can you work alongside our accountant?
With your authority we can coordinate the legal work with your accountant and other advisers. Tax and valuation advice should be scoped separately.