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Small businesses work covers practical commercial advice and representation for owners of small and growing companies, partnerships and startups in England. A solicitor in this area helps with forming and structuring a business, drafting and negotiating essential contracts, handling day‑to‑day commercial queries, raising finance, protecting intellectual property, and managing disputes or exits. It also includes advising on employment terms, director duties and compliance with company law, consumer rights, and regulatory requirements. The work matters because clear contracts, proper governance, and risk control support reliable growth and prevent costly disputes.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor for small businesses handles the complexity of starting up and growing a business: drafting formation documents, shareholders’ and director’s service agreements, supplier and customer contracts, and terms of trade; advising on employment matters and staff handbooks; negotiating leases or licences for premises; valuing and protecting intellectual property; ensuring compliance with company and competition law; and guiding dispute resolution, equipment or debt recovery, and restructures. These tasks involve specific statutory provisions, court or tribunal procedures, and interactions with bodies such as Companies House and the Insolvency Service when needed.

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McGarry Law LLP

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Talbot Walker LLP

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Bates Wells & Braithwaite Limited

4.8 70 Reviews

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Monika Joanna Sargeant

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I've been working with Monika Sargeant for over 10 years. She represented my company in numerous cases, including one involving a dishonest Polish machine seller, where the case was handled in Poland. She has always provided excellent service and has extensive legal knowledge. I highly recommend her.

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Frederick Solicitors

4.8 85 Reviews

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Menzies Law Limited

5.0 120 Reviews

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Gould & Swayne Limited

4.8 134 Reviews

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Dc Employment Solicitors Limited

5.0 69 Reviews

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Laurence Dunn

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Laurence and his team have proved an invaluable resource for Legal/HR issues both internally and on behalf of our clients. I have no hesitation in highly recommending their services.

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Lodders Solicitors

4.7 126 Reviews

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