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Inexperienced lawyers take longer - that costs you more. City Firms, on average, have higher overheads - that costs you more. Bad planning means mistakes - that costs you more. Plan ahead with our experienced team of commercial lawyers. You have a lot to consider.

Is it preferable to trade as a partnership or a limited company?

It entirely depends upon circumstances, personnel involved, size of turnover and family considerations. Use the contact link below for a free initial appraisal.

Costs consideration

There is a fee payable on a company Annual Return and an Audit Fee. Profits are in the public domain.

What is the most tax efficient way of being remunerated that we can advise?

In a company situation, what happens if there is a deadlock? We can prepare Shareholder's Agreements to deal with this problem.
Capital Gains Tax considerations should be addressed. We can advise on rollover relief.

Are you a supplier of goods?

If so, you should be protected by a retention of title clause. This would mean you own the goods supplied until you've been paid.

For employees, the terms and conditions of their Contract need to be carefully considered. We can give a free health check if you let us have details of your present Contracts of Employment - see our Employment Page.

Cashflow is important to us all. Do you have an efficient debt collection system? We can help with the service of statutory demands and take proceedings on your behalf for debt recovery.

Employee considerations

Nowadays, employees are protected, in some way at least, from the moment they apply for a job. There is a wealth of new rules and regulations. Make sure you know about them. In the last two years, the law has substantially changed in most of the following:

Unfair Dismissal
Redundancy
Sickness Pay
Maternity Leave
Contracts
Disability Discrimination
Holiday Pay
Disciplinary Proceedings
Grievance Procedures
Working Time Regulations
Sex Discrimination

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