Top 10 of 4,052 law firms for Small businesses, Company & Commercial

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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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Chris MaddisonYolanda Hollis

Tagged solicitors Chris Maddison and Yolanda Hollis

Couldn't fault Marcus Baum at all, very smooth transaction for buying and selling. A big thank you to Yolanda Hollis, Chris Maddison, and Emily Gowers for keeping us well updated, and completing our transaction quickly and efficiently.

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Tania Austin

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My mum used this branch which was recommended by a friend of an old and dear friend of ours to sell her shop after my dad sadly passed away. Tania was so friendly and understanding. She gave us great advice and made a situation which for us was painful and stressful into a little less stressful with her knowledge and advice it really helped us. She took care of everything. Her communication was amazing, if I had a query that was troubling me she put me at ease and answered the query Quickly. Amazing service and we would highly recommend the branch. 👍🏼

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Ziaur Rahman

Tagged solicitor Ziaur Rahman

Solution-oriented attitude and provides our team with a superb level of service and legal guidance. There have been a number of time-sensitive matters where Ziaur has gone the extra miles to get our deals across the line.

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Kirsty Trevis

Tagged solicitor Kirsty Trevis

This was actually my 10th property move since 1969. I can honestly say that I have found Kirsty Trevis the best I have encountered. And not only her; there were odd occasions when she had to be absent but other very well qualified Maitland Walker staff were available to stand in. No hesitation in recommending.

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Michael Horne

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I received a call back from Michael Horne who was exceptionally helpful taking so much time to listen and advise me regarding a business situation. I was most impressed with his patience, professionalism and competence in resolving my query, all the more so as my business is not local. I am based in a different country, yet he spent a great deal of time trying to help me regardless of financial gain. I greatly appreciate the high level of service given and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michael, thank you.

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Michaela Richardson

Tagged solicitor Michaela Richardson

We recently sold some land, and BG solicitors kept us informed and updated us regularly. They have been helpful and professional at all times.

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Max Kennedy

Tagged solicitor Max Kennedy

I cannot thank Max Kennedy enough for his legal expertise and professionalism. I had been let down by another firm of Solicitors who should have been dealing with a time critical piece of work for me. After chasing them for several weeks regarding the progress, I was eventually told on Monday 22nd February that the solicitor dealing with the buyout had left the practice, had done absolutely nothing on my file and there was no one in the practice that could take the work on! I was devastated. After doing some research my friend ‘found’ Max Kennedy. I phoned your Worksop branch and outlined my situation to the receptionist. She passed my details on to Max and he immediately phoned me. He was absolutely lovely and asked me to email him an overview and the contracts. Max phoned me back within a very short space of time and said he would be able to act for me and deliver his part within the exceptionally tight time scale of five days inclusive. The following day (23rd February) I received an email from Max at 19.48 in the evening, stating the contract alterations were now complete. Amazing! I asked Max if he could contact the opposing solicitor to undertake any negotiation and bring the deal over the line by Friday 26th at the latest. Max immediately did this, keeping me up to speed at every point. He phoned me on Thursday 25th to confirm the deal had been concluded! As far as I am concerned Max went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of the transaction. I was completely dazzled by his professionalism yet lovely and friendly nature. He worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for myself, and I can't thank him enough. I’ve have engaged solicitors previously but Max is in another league! He truly is inspirational and a credit to both Foys and the Law. I will certainly be giving Max and your firm a massive recommendation to all my friends and family! With thanks

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