We’re here to help you make confident, informed decisions - every step of the way.
We understand that when you're starting a new business, time and clarity are critical. Our experienced corporate and commercial solicitors provide a comprehensive start-up and business formation service, giving you the legal foundation and strategic guidance needed to launch your venture with confidence.
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.
Evelyn and Sara helped us complete the sale of our business in as pain free as possible way. They were both very efficient in progressing our case and provided clear communication both written and verbal. We both felt very confident we were in capable hands and would not hesitate to recommend to friends and colleagues. Thank you.
Ros
Evelyn and Sara helped us complete the sale of our business in as pain free as possible way. They were both very efficient in progressing our case and provided clear communication both written and verbal. We both felt very confident we were in capable hands and would not hesitate to recommend to friends and colleagues. Thank you.
Ros
David is a commercial, knowledgeable and pragmatic partner who provides an excellent level of service, and is someone I would recommend for any SME corporate or commercial work.
Chambers UK 2027
I cannot speak highly enough of Evelyn Adfield. She is highly professional and extremely hard-working. Evelyn is very fair-minded and even-handed.
