Find lawyers for Business Services
Commercial lawyers assist businesses with everything from company formations to patents and trade marks. Choose from a range of business services now and start comparing legal experts.
What business services legal area do you need help with?
Business Purchase / Sale
Buying or selling a business is a significant undertaking and can involve large sums of money. A specialist legal services provider will perform due diligence on a transaction and ensure that any deal is completed with your best interests at heart.
Intellectual Property
Companies need to ensure that their intellectual property is registered and protected. The process can be complex, but a legal expert will clarify any issues and ensure that your IP is safe whether it is a patent, a trade mark or copyrighted design.
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Design & Copyright
Seek legal advice in relation to design and copyright protection.
Company Formations / Agreements
Forming a company comes with a lot of considerations that a legal expert can help to navigate. Various agreements between partners and shareholders often need to be taken into account, whether you are forming a standard company or are part of a joint venture.
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Comprehensive Company Formation
Make legal arrangements for the bespoke formation of a company.
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Standard Company Formation
Make arrangements for the standard formation of a company.
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Joint Venture Agreements
Make legal arrangements for a joint venture with other businesses or business owners.
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Partnership Agreements
Make legal arrangements for the formation of a business partnership.
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Shareholder Agreements
Make arrangements for the drafting of a shareholder agreement.
Information Technology
IT has become a huge concern for companies, not just when it comes to buying the necessary software and hardware, but also around issues such as service level agreements and data protection. A specialist legal expert can provide essential advice and guidance.
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Data Protection Advice
Seek legal advice in relation to a business data protection matter.
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Licensing Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business licensing agreements.
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Procurement Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business procurement agreements.
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Service Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business service or maintenance agreements.
Company Services
When forming a limited company it must be registered with Companies House which holds all the information companies are required to provide. A legal expert can help navigate the system and make sure everything is properly set up.
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Companies House Compliance
Seek legal advice to ensure Companies House compliance.
Franchising
Buying a franchise enables you to run a company with the backing of an established and trusted name. Both the franchisor and the franchisee must sign an agreement, a specialist legal service provider can help complete the process quickly for both parties.
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Franchise Agreements (Franchisee)
Consult a legal expert if you are buying into a franchise.
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Franchise Agreements (Franchisor)
Consult a legal expert in relation to the creation of a franchise agreement.