Our experience in company and commercial matters applies to all types and sizes of business whatever their structure. As well as advising sole traders we act for numerous partnerships, companies and limited liability partnerships. We can advise existing businesses in connection with both their existing structures and proposed changes. For new ventures we can advise upon the most suitable business organization and help to get things up and running as quickly as possible.
Although taxation issues are a major consideration many of our clients choose to form companies or limited liability partnerships so that there personal assets will not be at risk if problems arise. Not only can we assist with incorporation but also with ongoing administrative issues and protection for owners, shareholders and directors. Even with the benefits of limited liability it is important that all the necessary agreements are in place to ensure that difficulties do not arise in the event of the death or retirement of a key player. In the case of companies a carefully prepared shareholder agreement can help to avoid major problems at a later stage.
For both existing and new trading and professional partnerships statutory and other pitfalls can be avoided with a well prepared partnership agreement. Many professional partnerships are now choosing to incorporate either as companies or as limited liability partnerships and we can, of course, assist with this process. Whatever the way forward may be the commercial lawyers at Bridge McFarland will give sensible and timely advice and guidance.
As always, an ability to interrelate with other professional advisors is critical. We strive to understand clients businesses and their objectives so that we can succeed in tailoring our service to meet particular needs. As part of this process we will work with accountants and other professionals to ensure objectives are achieved in a coordinated way.
In connection with business organization and structure our specialist areas of practice include:
company formation and administration
franchises
joint ventures
limited liability partnerships
partnership formation and partnership agreements
restructuring and incorporation
service agreements for directors
shareholder agreements
We can also assist established businesses in the key areas of commercial law including [click for link]: