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Our services include:

Corporate governance

We advise company directors, charity trustees, and LLP members on their legal duties and responsibilities, ensuring they remain compliant with evolving company and charity law. Our team provides:

One-to-one and group training on directors’ duties and governance best practices
Updates and advice on legislative and regulatory changes
Attendance at board and shareholder meetings to advise on procedure and take minutes
Assistance with internal policies, board protocols, and decision-making frameworks
Support on resolving governance disputes or deadlock situations

Business succession planning

A clear and practical succession strategy is vital to safeguard the long-term future of any business. We work with business owners to put in place robust arrangements that allow for smooth transition and continuity in the event of retirement, sale, incapacity, or death. Our advice includes:

Shareholder agreements and cross-option arrangements
Key person insurance planning and implementation
Share option schemes and employee incentive plans
Structuring and advising on the transfer or sale of ownership interests
Working with your accountants and financial advisers to ensure tax efficiency and alignment with your personal and commercial goals

Ongoing legal & compliance support

Our Corporate Commercial Team provides practical day-to-day legal guidance to support operational compliance and reduce risk exposure. This includes:

Maintaining statutory registers and Companies House filings
Advising on changes to share capital, director appointments and removals
Drafting internal policies, delegations of authority, and bespoke governance documentation
Ensuring ongoing compliance with GDPR, Companies Act requirements, and sector-specific regulation

By working in tandem with our Company Secretarial Services team, we offer an integrated solution that gives you peace of mind that your business is not only legally compliant, but also strategically aligned and well-prepared for the future

I was very grateful to be working with Evelyn. It was evident throughout that she cared about the purchase, going above and beyond to deliver within tight deadlines. She was professional throughout, and I felt very supported in navigating the business purchase.

Nichola

Fantastic service from Lily, fast to respond and dealt with the matter superbly really impressed thank you.

Luke

Evelyn’s level of service was exceptional throughout the whole process.

Chambers UK 2026

David is extremely knowledgeable, considered and pragmatic. He is great at what he does.

Chambers UK 2026