Business & Commercial Law
Our team of expert commercial solicitors can offer specialist advice to the business client both in Sheffield and further afield. You may need help with the following: –
What form will the business take?
Sole trader, partnership, and limited company all have different structures and tax / accounting rules. Choosing the right structure is important to give your business a firm foundation from the start.
What about premises?
If you're thinking of buying freehold premises, do they have the necessary planning permission for your use?
If you are thinking of leasing property or leasing industrial units are there any restrictions on what you can do - are there provisions for the rent to be reviewed and what are your repairing obligations?
What are the implications of running your business from home?
Are there restrictions in your house deeds which could cause difficulties?
Are you taking on staff? – we can advise you on your employment obligations.
Finance
Do you need to raise money for the business? If so, what is the best way to go about it?
Terms and Conditions
Care is needed in drafting any terms upon which you sell your goods or services to your customers.
Profits and Tax
Most businesses want to make a profit! How much of that is tax may depend to some extent on how you run the business, whether you are a limited company, sole trader or partnership.
Watson Esam can offer advice on these issues and many others that small / medium sized businesses are likely to encounter either when they first set up or in the course of their business life.
Personnel Plus
We have a special facility for commercial clients to offer protection against both the risk and costs of Employment Tribunal claims with access to a dedicated employment law advice line backed by a comprehensive insurance cover package. The insurance is designed to cover the legal costs of representation when a claim is made against the employer and insurance in respect of the award of damages or settlement.
Please contact us for further details or request our leaflet – Personnel Plus, Employer Protection Scheme.
Call our Commercial Law Team now