Top 10 of 484 law firms for Business Start-Up, Business Law

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This work covers helping new businesses get up and running under English law: choosing a company or alternative structure, registering with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs, and drafting founding documents. A solicitor advises on governance, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, IP protection, and commercial leases, and helps with regulatory disclosures, tax registrations, and initial funding or investor terms. They also map ongoing compliance duties and basic risk management as the business grows.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

Drafting and filing the constitutional documents, negotiating early terms with investors, and setting up contracts requires specialist attention to structure, liability, and governance. The solicitor handles company formation, share allocations, and the drafting of articles of association, as well as key commercial and employment contracts, with an eye to potential disputes and regulatory compliance.

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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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