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This area covers the full arc of a business’s life, from formation and early governance to growth funding, contracts, and eventual exit or restructuring. A solicitor in this field advises on choosing the right corporate structure, drafting and negotiating shareholder and joint venture agreements, and handling commercial contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance as the business evolves. They also guide governance responses, risk management, and strategic decisions that determine long‑term viability.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles the ongoing, technically complex aspects of a business’s evolution, including shareholder arrangements, compliance frameworks, funding rounds, and strategic restructurings, all of which require specialised knowledge of company law, contract practice, and commercial risk. They coordinate with accountants, funders, and regulators to keep corporate affairs aligned with the company’s growth trajectory, ownership changes, and potential exits.

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Richard Clapham

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Working with Richard at Downs Solicitors was an excellent experience from start to finish. He played a pivotal role in steering our client through the sale of their business, guiding them carefully through every stage of the legal process and ensuring the transaction stayed firmly on track and on time. Richard’s professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, measured approach gave everyone confidence throughout what could have been a very complex and stressful process. He was particularly impressive in the way he interpreted and distilled key legal points for our client, clearly highlighting the issues that genuinely required their consideration while preventing unnecessary distractions. This allowed our client to make informed decisions quickly and with confidence. His communication was consistent, clear, and proactive, and he worked collaboratively with all parties involved to keep momentum in the transaction. We greatly appreciated his commercial awareness and practical mindset, which were instrumental in achieving a smooth and successful completion. We would not hesitate to work with Richard again and would highly recommend him and the team at Downs Solicitors to anyone navigating a business sale.

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