Corporate law frequently asked questions

• Who can our corporate solicitors help?

  We work with different types and sizes of companies across all sectors. We are based in Cheshire but have clients throughout the North West, North Wales and the rest of the UK.

• Why do I need a corporate law solicitor?

  We can help you in all aspects of your business from putting in place arrangements in respect of your existing structure, such as preparing shareholders’ agreements and articles of associations, to guiding you through, and representing you, in the sale process if you are considering buying or selling a business, refinancing or carrying out a reorganisation.

• What are the differences between corporate law and commercial law?

  Corporate law is relevant at each stage of a company’s lifecycle, from putting in place appropriate constitutional or contractual documentation such as articles of association and shareholders' agreements, dealing with any restructuring or reorganisation which may take place during the lifespan of a company, to mergers and acquisitions of either the business/assets or the shares in the company. Commercial law is concerned with the day-to-day running of a company and principally with its commercial relationships with its customers, suppliers and any other third party that it deals with. Commercial law involves a broader range of areas including intellectual property, franchising and data protection.