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Solicitors Corporate Law

Corporate law in the UK deals with the formation, operation, and governance of companies. It covers a broad spectrum of legal issues, from registering a new business and maintaining statutory records to ensuring directors comply with their fiduciary duties. By getting professional advice on corporate matters, you can avoid regulatory pitfalls, streamline business operations, and protect shareholders’ interests.

  • Company formation: Registering a company with Companies House and drafting essential documents such as articles of association.
  • Share structures and capital: Issuing, transferring, or restructuring shares, and advising on shareholder rights.
  • Directors’ duties and governance: Ensuring directors act in the best interests of the company, comply with statutory obligations, and maintain accurate records.
  • Regulatory compliance: Meeting filing deadlines, maintaining proper accounting records, and adhering to corporate legislation (e.g., Companies Act 2006).
  • Restructuring and financing: Guiding businesses on equity and debt financing, mergers, or buyouts to achieve growth or manage challenges.

A corporate solicitor can:

  • Provide strategic advice: Suggesting optimal company structures, share allocations, and compliance measures to protect the business and its stakeholders.
  • Draft and review legal documents: Crafting shareholders’ agreements, directors’ service contracts, and other key documents.
  • Manage corporate transactions: Handling due diligence, negotiations, and documentation for sales, mergers, or investments.
  • Offer dispute resolution: Resolving shareholder conflicts or corporate governance disagreements through mediation, arbitration, or court if necessary.

Costs vary based on the complexity of the company’s structure and the extent of legal work required. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £500, with fixed-fee arrangements sometimes offered for straightforward tasks like company formations. An initial consultation—often at a reduced rate or free—can help you understand potential fees, timelines, and strategies tailored to your corporate needs.

John Graham

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

John Graham solicitor Corporate Law Cardiff

Corporate Law Solicitor Cardiff

42 years of experience

From 150 £ and 275 £

Accepts legal aid in Corporate Law

At a glance : John Graham is a highly experienced solicitor and advocate with over 41 years in the legal profession. Specializing in civil and commercial litigation, insolvency, and healthcare regulatory work, John offers expert legal services across a broad range of areas, including criminal law, employment, intellectual property, and f...

Dean Smith

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Dean Smith solicitor Corporate Law Cardiff

Corporate Law Solicitor Cardiff

12 years of experience

From 192 £ and 192 £

Accepts legal aid in Corporate Law

At a glance : Dean Smith is a highly skilled solicitor based in Cardiff with 11 years of experience, specialising in criminal law, employment law, litigation, dispute resolution, conveyancing, consumer rights, and commercial law. His diverse legal practice encompasses complex matters such as workplace disputes, redundancy, medical malpra...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Qarrar SOMJI solicitor Corporate Law Birmingham

Corporate Law Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

From 165 £ and 375 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Qarrar Somji is a solicitor based in Birmingham, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Court Claims, Defamation, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Employment Law, Family Law, Insolvency, Landlord & Tenant Litigation, Neighbour Disputes, Trib...

Emma Wood-Philips

London W10 5AD

Emma Wood-Philips solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

12 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : As an experienced commercial solicitor, having previously worked for 9 years at a highly successful FTSE 100 company in London as Senior Corporate Counsel, I joined Lawbite in 2018 for the opportunity to work with a variety of business clients from inception through to growth and expansion. I relocated to the USA 6 years ag...

Jai SINGH

London EC2N 1HN

Jai SINGH solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

21 years of experience

From 250 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jai is a senior legal consultant with the Alston Asquith corporate/commercial team with extensive international and London City work experience. A Cambridge University Law alumnus, Jai has particular expertise in relation to complex transactions, including in the areas of: acquisitions and takeovers, shareholder and joint v...

Amanda PENFOLD

London W1K 3HP

Amanda PENFOLD solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 400 £ and 400 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : At Visa Legal, our team is transforming the landscape of UK immigration law through innovative process automation and a commitment to operational agility. Our remote structure empowers a collective of business-savvy, tech-forward professionals to deliver exceptional client experiences and drive the firm's growth. My tenure ...

Asif Khan

London W10 5AD

Asif Khan solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

11 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Before joining Lawbite, Asif worked in private practice with a silver circle international firm and in-house with FCA regulated investment and asset management firms. Having worked in-house and started a business of his own, Asif understands the cost pressures entrepreneurs face. He enjoys providing clients with cost-effect...

Nick Owen

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Nick Owen solicitor Corporate Law Cardiff

Corporate Law Solicitor Cardiff

35 years of experience

From 150 £ and 217 £

Accepts legal aid in Corporate Law

At a glance : Nick Owen is a seasoned solicitor based in Cardiff with over 34 years of experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and intellectual property law. He does not accept legal aid. Nick has built a distinguished career in civil litigation, covering judicial review, professional negligence, corporate insolvency, and business ...

Sarah Porter

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Sarah Porter solicitor Corporate Law Cardiff

Corporate Law Solicitor Cardiff

18 years of experience

From 150 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Corporate Law

At a glance : Sarah Porter is a highly skilled solicitor based in Cardiff, with 17 years of experience in litigation, dispute resolution, mediation, consumer rights, and commercial and business law. She specializes in civil litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, corporate law, debt recovery, and professional negligence. Additionally, ...

Bermeet Chhokar

Surrey GU15 3YL

Bermeet Chhokar solicitor Corporate Law Surrey

Corporate Law Solicitor Surrey

1125 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Bermeet Chhokar is a solicitor based in Surrey specializing in immigration law, with expertise in both corporate and private client immigration. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, Bermeet provides comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of UK immigration. Bermeet's expertise...

Carla Caroli

London W10 5AD

Carla Caroli solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

10 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Joined LawBite in 2017, with over 13 years international experience in advising on commercial and corporate matters in a wide range of sectors. Carla holds a Master’s degree in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge. In-house and private practice experience in big corporations and law firms like CMS. Solid knowledg...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski solicitor Corporate Law Woking

Corporate Law Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Tad is the founding director of Artington Legal and is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer, qualified in England and Wales. Formerly an associate at US and UK law firms in the City of London, and a General Counsel at Travelport (NYSE) and an AIM-listed company, he has over 15 years of senior-level experience, including...

Dalir Ltd

London W1J 6ER

Dalir Ltd solicitor Corporate Law London

Corporate Law Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dalir Ltd is a boutique law firm based in London, offering specialized legal services to both UK and international clients. The firm focuses on providing tailored legal and commercial solutions across various industries, with a particular expertise in financial technology (fintech). Dalir Ltd handles a wide range of legal m...

5 Solicitors in Commercial / Business Law (Area of expertise might be Corporate Law)

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Ratika PURI KAPUR

London NW1 5RA

Ratika PURI KAPUR solicitor Corporate Law London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

4 years of experience

From 350 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ratika qualified as a solicitor and admitted to the roll of Solicitors by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on 17th September 2001. She is an internationally acclaimed lawyer with an established career spanning over 23 years of in-depth experience in UK Immigration Law and Legislation, Nationality, Residency and Vis...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Corporate Law London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Corporate Law

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Kajal Patel

Harrow HA1 1BQ

Kajal Patel solicitor Corporate Law Harrow

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Harrow

15 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kajal Patel is a highly skilled solicitor with 14 years of experience, specializing in commercial property, corporate, and business transactions. She began her career at a City firm and continued working in the City after qualification. For the past five years, she has been a part of Vyman Solicitors, focusing on commercial...

James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

James Tomkins solicitor Corporate Law London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

33 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : James Tomkins is a highly experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in London, with 32 years of expertise in civil, commercial, and employment law. He is a Director at Hodders Law Limited and leads the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution department, providing strategic legal solutions to individuals an...

Jane Golledge

London EC4V 5EF

Jane Golledge solicitor Corporate Law London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

37 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 36 years of experience, Jane Golledge is a highly regarded insolvency law specialist, focusing on personal and corporate recovery. She primarily represents office holders, companies, and individuals facing financial distress, providing expert guidance on business rescue, asset disposals, acquisitions, and insolvency li...

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