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Having a tailored legal framework that underpins your commercial operations is essential for every business. No matter the type of support your business requires, our expert company law solicitors will be on hand to lend their expertise.
At Kingsfords, our expert company law solicitors in Kent have a wealth of combined experience in supporting a diverse range of clients. We can support those with little experience who need clear advice on creating a company and general advice on day-to-day requirements, as well as those with more experience who require guidance on specific matters.
If your company is unfortunate enough to become involved in a dispute, is owed money or is itself in financial difficulties, our specialist staff can also help to resolve the issues in an efficient, cost-effective and supportive manner.
You can find out more about our skills in handling litigation and disputes for businesses here.
With the support of our team, you can be certain that your matter will be dealt with effectively and efficiently, and you will have a strong legal grounding on which you can continue to run your business.
We deal with the following company matters:
- Company formations
- Shareholder agreements
- Company sales and purchases
- Resolutions
- General company law
Speak to our company law solicitors in Kent today
Speak to one of our business law solicitors at our offices in Ashford, Cranbrook or Hythe today by calling 01233 624545
Alternatively, please fill in our enquiry form on the right hand side of the page to request a call back.
Our company law expertise
Company formations
Setting up a company from scratch can be a daunting process, but it needn’t be complicated. Our business law solicitors in Kent can work alongside you to ensure that you have all of the correct documents in place so that you are able to form a legally compliant company, as per the terms included in the Companies Act 2016.
Whether you intend on becoming an LLP, PLC, CIC or limited company, our team will be able to advise you on the essential steps so that the foundations of your business can be set.
Once you have completed the steps to form your company, we can then proceed to advise you on your ongoing duties as a company director, as well as any members’ rights, responsibilities and liabilities.
Shareholder agreements
A shareholders’ agreement may be necessary where you intend to regulate how the company will be run, what the rights of individual shareholders will be, and what the processes will be for handling important company matters.
The rights and responsibilities of your shareholders will be crucial for ensuring that your business runs as smoothly as possible and that any disputes are avoided altogether.
Our team will sit down with you to get a clear understanding of the way your business operates/intends to operate and will draw up a robust agreement that clarifies the relationship your shareholders have with the business.
Company sales and purchases
There are countless reasons why you may intend to buy or sell a business, its shares, or its assets. As you might expect, these can often be very complex transactions, which highlights the importance of our team’s expansive knowledge and expertise.
Our company law solicitors can advise on the sale and purchase of companies, including taking actions such as negotiating heads of terms, completing due diligence and drafting contracts of sales.
Resolutions
Company resolutions are legally binding decisions made by members of a business. They will be undertaken to ensure that important company decisions are carefully considered and are transparent to all interested parties.
Typically, company resolutions will be made by a majority vote of members at a general meeting, and will be raised where a formal decision needs to be made on a matter that goes beyond the scope of day-to-day business operations.
Our company solicitors can support you with the general process of making company resolutions, as well as the process for recording and actioning formal resolutions.
General company law
Running a business is unlikely to ever be straightforward. There will be countless matters that you will need to address on a daily basis, all of which our team can advise on, ensuring that you will be able to run a successful business now and in the future.
Using the expertise of the commercial team, we can answer any queries you may have about your operations and legal obligations. Whether you are the director of a start-up, an SME, or a national institution, we can offer bespoke advice about your general requirements.
Depending on your circumstances and what you need assistance with, we can lean on the wider expertise of the team at Kingsfords, including our employment law solicitors.