Starting up Your Business

Starting up a new business can be both one of the most exciting and rewarding things you can do. Fortunately, the UK remains one of the easiest places in Europe to set up a business. However, there are still many legal issues and challenges that face new businesses and pitfalls that await the unwary.

We know that resources can be limited for business start-ups. That's why we offer practical and cost effective advice on a range of issues facing early stage and growing businesses including:

• Securing funding
• Advising on the correct business structure including:
• • Sole traders
  • Partnerships
  • Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
  • Limited company (Ltd or PLC)
• Company law requirements
• Preparing shareholder and partnership agreements
• Advice on the ownership of assets
• Use of trading names
• Employment law requirements
• Protection of intellectual property (including logos, websites and software)
• Negotiations between founders and investors
• Drafting and advising on banking and investment documents
• Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) and other employee share options