Practical legal solutions for managing and growing your business

Once your business is up and running, the focus shifts to keeping it compliant, well-governed, and protected from avoidable risk.

We help business owners put the right legal frameworks in place – for staff, contracts, governance, and day-to-day compliance – so you can concentrate on serving your customers and growing your business.

Step 1: Legal Stuff

  • Every business operates within a framework of laws and regulations. Failing to comply can lead to fines, investigations, disputes, and reputational damage.

    We can help you understand and manage your obligations under:

    • Tax and company law

    • Consumer protection and fair trading laws

    • Health and safety requirements

    • Privacy and data protection rules

    • Industry-specific regulations

    Our role is to explain your obligations in plain language, identify practical steps to comply, and assist if something does go wrong.

  • If you employ staff, employment law becomes a central part of running your business. Getting it right early can prevent costly and stressful disputes later.

    We can assist with:

    • Drafting compliant employment agreements (individual and collective)

    • Policies and handbooks (e.g. performance, conduct, health and safety, flexible work)

    • Resolving employment issues such as performance concerns, restructures, and disciplinary matters

    • Managing exits, including settlement agreements and negotiated departures

    We work to support fair, lawful processes that respect both your business needs and your obligations as an employer.

  • Contracts underpin most business relationships – with customers, suppliers, landlords, contractors, and others. Poorly drafted or unclear contracts are a common source of disputes.

    We can help you:

    • Prepare or review key contracts such as:

      • Terms of trade and client service agreements

      • Supply and distribution agreements

      • Service and outsourcing contracts

      • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

    • Include clear provisions on price, payment, delivery, service levels, liability, termination, and dispute resolution

    • Enforce your rights under existing contracts or negotiate an exit where necessary

    Our focus is on contracts that are legally sound, but also workable and proportionate for the size and nature of your business.

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Step 2: Keeping operations running smoothly

  • As your business grows, governance becomes more important. Directors and business owners have legal duties – particularly around solvency, record-keeping, and acting in the best interests of the company.

    We can assist with:

    • Explaining directors’ and trustees’ duties

    • Preparing shareholder or partner agreements that clarify decision-making and dispute processes

    • Recording key decisions properly (board and shareholder resolutions)

    • Identifying legal risks and suggesting practical control measures

    Good governance supports better decisions and reduces the risk of surprises.

  • Cash flow pressure can happen even in otherwise healthy businesses. When warning signs appear, taking early advice is critical.

    We can:

    • Explain your legal obligations when your business is under financial strain

    • Help you negotiate with creditors, landlords, or other stakeholders

    • Work alongside your accountant or insolvency practitioner on restructuring or exit options

    Early, honest conversations with advisers usually give you more choices and better outcomes than waiting until matters escalate.

  • Running a business can easily become overwhelming. While we are not time-management coaches, we see the legal consequences when owners are stretched too thin: missed obligations, unrenewed contracts, and unresolved disputes.

    We encourage you to:

    • Delegate and document key responsibilities

    • Put clear processes in place for approvals, sign-offs, and record-keeping

    • Outsource specialised tasks where appropriate (for example, payroll or IT security)

    We can help you design legal processes that support, rather than slow down, your day-to-day operations.

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Step 3: Building a sustainable and reputable business

  • Your brand and reputation are built not just through marketing, but through how you treat customers, staff, and suppliers – especially when something goes wrong.

    We can assist you to:

    • Develop fair and clear complaints and dispute procedures

    • Respond to formal complaints or legal claims

    • Manage difficult clients and contract terminations in a lawful, proportionate way

    Handled well, difficult situations can strengthen trust rather than damage it.

  • Expansion – whether through new locations, new products, or new markets – comes with legal implications.

    We can help you:

    • Put appropriate contracts in place for new ventures or partnerships

    • Review lease arrangements for new premises

    • Consider the best structure for growth (for example, adding shareholders or forming a group structure)

    We work alongside your other professional advisers so your legal arrangements support your growth plans.

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Disclaimer: This article should not be relied upon for legal advice. Always seek professional legal advice before making any decisions regarding your business.