This area covers the legal needs of businesses as they operate day to day and pursue growth. It includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on formation and governance of companies, handling share issues and directors’ responsibilities, and managing regulatory compliance. A solicitor in this field identifies, drafts, and negotiates the documents that govern supply chains, customer arrangements, licensing, and IP licenses, and resolves disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. It also encompasses how these matters interact with financing, mergers, and market rules that affect commercial activity.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles contracts, shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, commercial licenses, IP assignments, and dispute resolution. They review or draft terms, ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and relevant legislation, and coordinate with advisors on competition, employment, and tax implications.
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