Home/ Company Formation Solicitors

Need some expert advice? Don't have the answer?

We'll do our best to find a solution that works for you

How we help

We advise on the full range of business structures, helping you determine the most appropriate vehicle based on your commercial goals, liability exposure, regulatory obligations, and tax considerations. These include:

Sole Trader
Private Limited Company
Company Limited by Guarantee
Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Charity
Community Interest Company (CIC)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

We will work with you to establish the right structure and draft all necessary governing documents, including articles of association, shareholder agreements, or partnership agreements. If you are seeking investment through schemes such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed EIS, we can advise on eligibility criteria, liaise with HMRC, and assist with advance assurance and compliance.

Our support also includes:

Liaising with Companies House and/or the Charity Commission on formation and regulatory filings - see our Company secretarial services here
Preparing statutory registers and ensuring compliance with company law obligations
Advising on directors' duties and governance requirements
Preparing key commercial agreements, including terms of business, supplier and customer contracts, confidentiality agreements, and IP protection
With specialist input from Employment colleagues, supporting with employment arrangements, including contracts for your first hires
Providing strategic input on protecting and structuring ownership of assets, including intellectual property

Our goal is to help you get off the ground efficiently while ensuring that your business is legally robust, investment-ready, and positioned for long-term success.

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