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Setting up a business covers the legal steps from choosing a business structure to beginning trading. A solicitor in Company & Commercial helps plan the formation, draft and file the necessary documents, register with Companies House, and set up share structures, director appointments, and shareholder agreements. They advise on regulatory and tax implications, help with commercial contracts and IP considerations as the business starts, and coordinate with accountants, banks and lenders through the incorporation, registrations and opening stages.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor handles the complexities of choosing the right entity, drafting and filing articles of association and other formation documents, ensuring compliant share structures, and preparing director and officer arrangements. They manage the interaction with Companies House, register the business, and align contracts and IP considerations with long‑term growth while advising on initial regulatory and governance requirements. This work involves navigating corporate structures, initial funding steps and setting up essential commercial arrangements.

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Saranya Slater

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It was my first time working with Ronald Fletcher and I had no issues at all. The whole transaction was well handled with efficiency and transparency. I’d definitely work with them again. A huge thank you in special to Saranya.

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Justin Emerson

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The dispute related to an offending article was dealt with very efficiently indeed within a very short period of time by Mr Emerson resulting in a very positive result which was a great relief to me as I had initially thought it was going to be a very long drawn out dispute. Excellent.

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Mark Hague

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Fantastic company to work with. Had some issues that I needed help and advice with. Mark was quick and clear in his advice and responses and made me feel a whole lot better about my situation……coupled with me gaining the result I needed with my problem meant a wonderful experience all round. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Mabel Hastings

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After having my confidence knocked elsewhere. The team were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Mabel in particular was incredible with explaining things without making me feel silly and nothing was to much effort for Mabel, who answered all questions in great detail and completed all work promptly. Mabel was friendly, yet professional and was honest and transparent throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Irwell and If i needed to access support again would go to Irwell (Mabel hopefully) in a heart beat with no hesitation. 

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