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Commercial Law Solicitors in Portsmouth

 

There are countless legal obstacles that need to be navigated for a business to run smoothly. Seeking commercially focused advice from expert solicitors is therefore essential.

At Warner Goodman, our commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth have a wealth of experience in various matters, having worked closely with clients from diverse backgrounds and industries.

Our team's expertise in commercial and corporate law includes the following:

Contact our commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth today

To speak to our expert commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth today, please call 023 9275 3575 or email enquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk.

Our commercial law expertise in Portsmouth

Buying or selling a business

Buying or selling a business is a complex transaction and will likely come with various potential complications. No matter the size of the company in question and what industry it operates in, it is imperative that you understand your legal obligations. This includes being aware of the steps that need to be taken for a transaction to go ahead as planned.

Our commercial law solicitors can work alongside you from the outset, agreeing a clear action plan that will help to ensure that the process is as straightforward as possible. Where required, our team will negotiate with the other party, agreeing on key issues and contractual points right from the beginning.

Commercial contracts

Commercial contracts and the terms and conditions on which your business provides its services will be critical. Your business will likely need contracts that fulfil a variety of purposes, with each needing to be carefully tailored to your commercial goals – both in the short and long term.

Our commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth have extensive expertise in dealing with commercial contracts. They will be on hand to help you create bespoke contracts from scratch or to review existing contracts that may no longer be fit for purpose.

Shareholders' agreements

Shareholders' agreements are established to determine the contractual framework that manages and regulates the relationships between shareholders in a company. If correctly implemented, a shareholders' agreement should have measures which prevent any issues related to the control and operation of the company.

We can work alongside your business to review an existing shareholders' agreement that may already be in place or help to create one from scratch that puts appropriate terms in place.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Adhering to the terms set out in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is mandatory. Failing to do so can land your business in hot water, resulting in heavy penalties and serious reputational damage. Anyone affected by a breach of GDPR could also be entitled to make a claim against your business.

Our specialist commercial and corporate law solicitors in Portsmouth can provide a quick review of your legal position and how to ensure you remain within the parameters set out by GDPR. We can also support you if you are facing a data protection claim, advising you on the most appropriate way to respond.

Employment law for employers

As an employer, you will have a range of obligations towards your employees. However, given employment law is now more complex than ever, staying on top of said obligations can be troublesome. This is where our experienced commercial law solicitors can lend their support and expertise.

No matter what type of business you run, we can step in to provide tailored employment law support that ensures you remain legally compliant at all times and can find swift resolutions where issues arise somewhere along the line.

Commercial litigation and dispute resolution

It is no exaggeration to say that a commercial dispute could devastate your business. In the wrong circumstances, it could lead to heavy financial losses, interruptions to your general operations, and reputational damage, which is very difficult to recover from.

Where your business is involved in a commercial dispute, our commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth can provide quality legal advice to find an efficient resolution. If appropriate, we will explore all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration or expert determination, to assist you in finding the most practical and commercially viable solution.

If court proceedings are required, we can also provide robust representation at all divisions of the High Court, County Court, Specialist Courts and Property Tribunals and the Appeal Court.

Intellectual property

Your business's intellectual property is fundamental to differentiating you from your competitors. Often, it will embody who you are as an organisation and the services you provide. So, if your intellectual property is violated in any way, it is understandable that you will want to find a solution that means your interests are protected.

Our team has many years of experience in bringing and defending claims of intellectual property infringement, so we'll be well-placed to advise you on how best to resolve your matter.

Debt recovery

Cash flow issues can happen to any business at any time. However, when cash flow is affected by unpaid debt, this can be highly frustrating. If the debt cannot be quickly recovered, this is only going to increase the financial burden you may already be facing.

Our commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth can advise you on your options for recovering the debt owed to you, taking you through each of the four stages of debt recovery where required.

Speak to our commercial solicitors in Portsmouth today

To speak to our expert commercial law solicitors in Portsmouth today, please call 023 9275 3575 or email enquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk.