Sound foundations. Clear commercial decisions.
Discuss this practiceA business needs clear records of its ownership, decision-making and commitments to customers, suppliers and partners. This practice brings company documentation and commercial agreements together, so that the legal work follows the way the business actually operates.
You may need assistance when forming a company, bringing in a shareholder, negotiating a supply agreement or preparing for a transaction. A review identifies the documents available, the responsibilities of each party and the questions that need to be resolved before signing. Advice can cover an individual agreement or a coordinated set of company and transaction documents.
The services below explain the work we can discuss with you. We confirm the documents, responsibilities and scope before an engagement begins.
We discuss the proposed ownership and decision-making structure, review the company documents available and identify the records or agreements that need attention.
We discuss the proposed ownership and decision-making structure, review the company documents available and identify the records or agreements that need attention. The agreed work may include preparing formation documents, governance records or board and shareholder documentation.
We review the commercial purpose alongside payment, delivery, liability, termination and dispute provisions.
We review the commercial purpose alongside payment, delivery, liability, termination and dispute provisions. We explain unclear obligations, suggest drafting changes and assist with negotiation within the agreed scope. The aim is a document that reflects the arrangement you intend to make.
We help clarify how shareholders make decisions, transfer interests and handle a disagreement or a change in ownership.
We help clarify how shareholders make decisions, transfer interests and handle a disagreement or a change in ownership. We review the proposed responsibilities and prepare or revise the relevant agreement after discussing the priorities of the parties involved.
Before a proposed transaction, we organise a review of the relevant company records, contracts and identified liabilities.
Before a proposed transaction, we organise a review of the relevant company records, contracts and identified liabilities. We report the issues that require further checks, clarification or allocation in the transaction documents, so you can discuss them before proceeding.
Share a brief description of the business, the parties involved and your commercial objective. After initial checks, we may ask for company records, draft contracts or the documents for the proposed transaction.
We review your initial request, complete conflict checks and confirm whether the matter is suitable for our team. Before substantive work begins, we agree the scope, fees, responsibilities and a method for sharing documents.
We begin with your business objectives and the proposed arrangement. We review the relevant company records or draft agreements, explain the key issues in plain language and agree the documents, negotiations or follow-up work within scope.
We provide the advice or documents agreed in the engagement, explain the key points and discuss any remaining questions. Where the matter continues, we agree the next actions and how you will receive updates.
The scope of any advice depends on your specific circumstances and the terms agreed with the firm.
A considered strategy for difficult disputes.
Local understanding for international ambitions.
Clarity for people and organisations.
Start with an initial conversation about your needs.