Business Matters

Whether already firmly established in the commercial world, or considering your first steps into business, we will be delighted to meet with you to discuss your specific requirements. We believe that you will find us refreshingly different to work with.

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Agricultural Property

In principle the sale and purchase of agricultural land and/or buildings is more complex than buying or selling most other assets and can be fraught with problems if not undertaken correctly. Our expertise in this area can help ensure that any transaction is correctly and efficiently dealt with and that any problems are kept to an absolute minimum.

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Commercial Property

We can advise on the many aspects of owning or leasing commercial property, whether buying or selling, taking or renewing a lease, developing a building or a piece of land or resolving a problem between landlord and tenant. We can also assist with planning applications and improvement grants.

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Commercial Litigation

In today's world, any business is constantly exposed to the threat of litigation. We work in partnership with our commercial clients to reduce their exposure to this threat, and if litigation cannot be avoided, we vigorously pursue their rights and remedies through the courts.

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Starting a Business

Getting the best initial advice is an essential part of starting a business. We can provide the necessary advice, help to put ideas into practice and assist in the finding of other professional advisors.

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Business Affairs

Company formations, business transfers, acquisitions, mergers and partnership agreements are some of the areas in which our Corporate Department can assist. We can also advise in all general commercial areas, including business terms and conditions and employment matters, and can assist in the chasing and collecting of outstanding debts.

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Licensing

We offer advice on all licensing matters and can undertake applications to courts and local authorities for liquor and off-licenses, betting and gaming licenses and entertainment licenses.

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Environmental Matters

Environmental law now encompasses a huge amount of statues, statutory orders and European Directives and Regulations - and no business or land owner can afford to ignore the existence of these. We are aware of the impact which environmental regulations can have upon the day to day operations of our agricultural and other commercial clients and make all proper enquiries to ensure that they remain fully aware of their responsibilities and liabilities.

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Debt Recovery/Credit Control

Slow payers and bad debtors are borrowing your money interest free. The use of modern technology enables our debt recovery department to offer an effective and efficient debt recovery service at a surprisingly low cost.

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Employment Matters

Employment law has developed over the years to become an ever-changing and highly complex area beset with traps and pitfalls for the unwary employer. It is an area where prevention is better than cure - the majority of problems with employees are usually avoided by seeking early advice and by implementing sensible procedures.

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Tax & Estate Planning

Regular reviews of personal and business affairs can often reveal savings which far outweigh the cost. We have extensive experience of the ways in which assets can be preserved for successive generations and can advise on such matters as income and estate planning and the creation of trusts. Through our approved independent financial advisors, we can also assist with the investment and administration of surplus funds.

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Immigration Matters

We specialise in all aspects of business immigration work, particularly Business and Commercial Work Permits and advice as to whether or not a potential employee has permission to work in the UK. We can also assist if you need advice about establishing yourself in business under the provisions of European Community Association Agreements or permit free employment. By getting correct assistance you can avoid common problems and pitfalls in an ever changing and highly complex area of law, in relation to which we have up to date knowledge and experience.

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