Corporate Law Solicitors in Birmingham
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With more than 50 years of combined experience and a commercially focused approach, Witan Solicitors can help you achieve your business objectives whether you would like to start a new business, enter a joint business venture or expand your existing business. Our team of specialist corporate lawyers also handles a range of business purchases and sales across many different industries of varying sizes and complexity.
We understand the importance of honesty and clarity when it comes to making business decisions, so we always offer straightforward legal advice striped of the confusing industry jargon. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of corporate law as well the specific considerations related to running a business, our corporate solicitors are in a unique position to offer strategic guidance to ensure your best interests are protected.
To speak to a commercial law expert in London, Birmingham or Northampton, get in touch with the Witan Solicitors team at info@witansolicitors.co.uk to schedule your initial, no-obligation consultation.
How Can Our Corporate Solicitors Help?
We regularly advise on:
- Articles of Association
- Sales of businesses
- Purchases of businesses and shares
- De-mergers and restructures
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
- Joint ventures
- Shareholders Agreements
- Director appointment, duties and removals
- Shareholder rights
- Partnership formations and retirements
- Business start-ups
- Corporate governance issues, director and board room disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Agency and distribution arrangements
- Sponsorship
- Franchising
- Shareholder rights
- Partnership formations and retirements
- Business start-ups
- Corporate governance issues, director and board room disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Agency and distribution arrangements
- Sponsorship
- Franchising
Sale of Business
When you are planning to sell or buy a business, our corporate law experts will ensure that you get a fair deal that protects your best interests. We will also do our due diligence in preparation for the financial transaction to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
Boardroom Disputes
Disputes between directors, shareholders and partners can cause significant damage to any business, especially if they are not resolved quickly. At Witan Solicitors, we are committed to achieving a favourable resolution to any commercial dispute swiftly and efficiently.
Joint Ventures
Thinking of entering a joint venture? Consult with our commercial lawyers to find out whether this is the right choice for your business and we will negotiate the best possible terms for you to protect your interests now and in the future.
Franchising
We regularly offer legal advice for new and existing franchise business ventures. Our expertise expands beyond preparing the relevant documentation and covers commercial litigation and dispute resolution as well.
Who can we help?
We have a wide range of commercial law experience in advising on corporate transactions of all sizes. Our corporate lawyers have an extensive background in supporting businesses at every stage of their life cycle, from the very beginning of their formation and expansions to the final stages.
Based in Northampton, Birmingham and London we have successfully helped a wide range of businesses across different industries. Our corporate law team regularly provides advice for:
- Owner-managed businesses
- Start-ups
- Corporations in the UK and overseas
- Private equity
- Banks and financial services
We work closely with Accountants and Commercial Property Solicitors to ensure that all aspects of the transaction are completed smoothly.
Why choose Witan Solicitors?
At Witan Solicitors, we empower you to make informed decisions about your business by providing clear and transparent advice about your business. Our specialist corporate solicitors apply their extensive experience in dealing with corporate law cases paired with their understanding of what’s important to you as a business owner to find the best strategy and achieve excellent results on time and within budget.
By choosing Witan, you can benefit from:
- Corporate law firm established in 1986
- Proven track record of success
- Commercial dispute resolution & litigation experts
- Specialist corporate solicitors recognised in the Legal 500
- Transparent, jargon-free legal advice
- Initial no-obligation consultation
- Commercial lawyers in London, Birmingham and Northampton
Contact Us
Our commercial solicitors based in Birmingham, Northampton and London can offer the right advice to support your business decisions. We ensure that we give commercially sound legal advice at all stages of the deal to guarantee that every transaction is completed within the desired timescale. Get in touch today at info@witansolicitors.co.uk to discuss how we can best support you.
FAQ
How is corporate law different to business law?
In simple terms, business law encompasses corporate law. Corporate law deals with everything that relates to the formation and maintenance of a business as a legal entity.
What are the differences between commercial law and corporate law?
Commercial law deals with the transactional side of a business, such as transactions between third parties, contract laws and other legal implications within a commercial cycle. Corporate law involves all aspects of running a business, from its formation to its dissolution, including its employees and shareholders. Corporate law also covers the sale, merging or acquisition of the company.
How do I know if I need a corporate lawyer or a different one?
As business issues become more complex, an expert corporate lawyer would be better suited to help you solve them. This way you ensure you employ the right specialist knowledge and your issue will be dealt with efficiently and quickly.
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Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qarrar qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014 having previously had experience in a varying range of litigation roles.
