Setting up a business or running a business comes with many legal considerations. Whether you’re buying or selling a business, protecting your intellectual property, forming a company, or setting up franchise agreements, having the right legal support is essential.
The Law Superstore connects you with experienced business solicitors who specialise in:
Business sales and purchases
Company formation and shareholder agreements
Intellectual property (IP) protection
Franchise agreements and licensing
IT and digital contracts
Company secretarial services
Our comparison tool helps you find legal professionals who match your business needs, location, and budget, making the legal process faster, clearer, and more cost effective.
Business Purchase / Sale
Buying or selling a business is a major decision that involves complex legal and financial steps. A specialist solicitor will guide you through the process, carry out due diligence, and ensure the transaction is completed smoothly and in your best interest.
Business Sale
Make legal arrangements for the sale of a business.
Intellectual Property
Companies need to ensure that their intellectual property is registered and protected. The process can be complex, but a legal expert will clarify any issues and ensure that your IP is safe whether it is a patent, a trade mark or copyrighted design.
Patents
Seek legal advice in relation to patent protection.
Design & Copyright
Seek legal advice in relation to design and copyright protection.
Company Formations / Agreements
Company Formations / Agreements Forming a company comes with a lot of considerations that a legal expert can help to navigate. Various agreements between partners and shareholders often need to be taken into account, whether you are forming a standard company or are part of a joint venture.
Standard Company Formations
Make arrangements for the standard formation of a company.
Joint Venture Agreements
Make legal arrangements for a joint venture with other businesses or business owners.
Partnership Agreements
Make legal arrangements for the formation of a business partnership.
Shareholder Agreements
Make arrangements for the drafting of a shareholder agreement.
Information Technology
IT has become a huge concern for companies, not just when it comes to buying the necessary software and hardware, but also around issues such as service level agreements and data protection. A specialist legal expert can provide essential advice and guidance.
Licensing Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business licensing agreements.
Procurement Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business procurement agreements.
Service Agreements
Seek legal advice in relation to business service or maintenance agreements.
Company Services
When forming a limited company it must be registered with Companies House which holds all the information companies are required to provide. A legal expert can help navigate the system and make sure everything is properly set up.
Company Secretary Services
Find company secretary services.
Franchising
Buying a franchise enables you to run a company with the backing of an established and trusted name. Both the franchisor and the franchisee must sign an agreement, a specialist legal service provider can help complete the process quickly for both parties.
Franchising Agreements (Franchisor)
Consult a legal expert in relation to the creation of a franchise agreement.