Our Expertise
This is what we do.
Starting and running a business is complicated. We know – we’re business owners too. We’re here to help build strong legal structures, give straightforward expert advice and deal with problems as they arise. Leaving you free to do what you do best – run your business.
We love working with startups, scaleups and agencies in any field, but particularly creative and tech businesses. Here are the main areas of work we cover.
Company
Whether you’re starting up your first business, selling off your empire, or anything in between, we’ll guide you through the legal aspects and make sure your business is protected and compliant. We can advise on:
- Agreements between co-owners (Shareholders’ Agreements, articles of association, directors’ service agreements)
- Investment and fundraising
- Share issues
- Granting share options
- Sales and purchases of businesses
- Appointment and removal of directors
Commercial
Whatever your business is, having clear agreements in place means everyone knows what the deal is, you are protected if something goes wrong and disputes are far less likely. We can help you with:
- Terms of business
- Freelance contracts/terms of engagement
- Supply of goods/services agreements
- Distribution and agency agreements
- Technology/software:
- development
- licencing
- Saas
- Website terms of use
- Data protection notices and policies
Employment
Taking on employees is great, but there is a lot you need to be aware of and it’s not always plain sailing. We’ll help you avoid problems by putting in place good contracts and policies. We’ll also guide you through events or issues with employees as they arise, including:
- Performance management
- Disciplinary and grievance processes
- Redundancy consultation and selection processes
- Disputes and Employment Tribunal claims
- Employee share schemes
- TUPE transfers
We also advise employees on employment contracts and settlement agreements.
Settlement Agreements
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer to end your employment, you need to get expert advice, fast.
We make it simple with our special advice service at checkmysettlement.com.
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