Company Law

We have been involved in setting up companies limited by shares and advising on buying and selling businesses.

We also advise on amendments and implications of memoranda of association and articles of association; shareholders agreements and directors' and trustees' responsibilities.

We prepare shareholders agreements by reviewing and considering the articles of association to ensure that shareholders' interests are properly protected.

In particular, we are often asked to protect the interests of minority shareholders - this involves a consideration of companies' constitutions and the rights granted in conjunction with the Companies Act UK.

The value of preparing detailed shareholders agreements is realised when shareholders are in dispute. The scope of the dispute is generally restricted by the terms of the agreement.

We assist businesses in purchasing other businesses whether incorporated on unincorporated.

We have provided company legal advice in respect to:

• Purchase and sale of private limited companies
• Due diligence
• Agency agreements
• Assisting in formulating franchise arrangements and structures
• Private company structures
• Employment matters
• Structuring private companies to manage liability and risk
• Buying and selling businesses
• Securing property interests