Top 10 of 3,549 law firms for Forming a New Business, Employment

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When starting a new business, this work area covers the practical steps from initial planning to legal set‑up, including choosing a business structure, company formation, director duties, and the creation of employment contracts and staff policies. A solicitor drafts and reviews founder agreements, share schemes, non‑disclosure agreements, and key corporate documents, and advises on compliance with employment and discrimination law as the business begins hiring. It also covers how to handle staff transitions if the business grows or changes hands.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor will set up the essential governance and compliance framework for a new entity, including drafting founder and shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and staff policies; advising on director duties and corporate formalities; and preparing protective agreements such as NDAs and restrictive covenants to manage risk as the team expands.

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Michael Feakes and Head of Commercial

Tagged solicitor Michael Feakes and Head of Commercial

Feakes & Co we very supportive and professional through the process and provided a thorough review of my settlement agreement to ensure everything was in order

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Keith Betts

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Professional but friendly solicitor in Hythe. Answered and actioned all of my requirements quickly and professionally. Communication was very good. Thank you!

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Janice Bartlett

Tagged solicitor Janice Bartlett

I called Burrows and was put in touch with Janice, who met me in person to review the agreement and offer advice. I was very satisfied with the service overall, and everything went through without a problem. I would highly recommend Janice if you are in a similar position.

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Karin Henson

Tagged solicitor Karin Henson

Karin has been excellent sorting my final employment settlement. Her communication has been exceptional. I would highly recommend using this company

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Michael Scutt

Tagged solicitor Michael Scutt

I engaged Michael go help me navigate a complex contract, and he did so efficiently and clearly, making the unfamiliar language used in the contract nice and clear. He was additionally helpful in pointing out where a clause was standard procedure and when it wasn’t

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Sanjay, dealt with my redundancy issues on a professional and extremely fast and informative matter ! I would recommend Truthlegal and Sanjay a 100%

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