Corporate and Commercial Law
Providing guidance on mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts, company sales, fundraising, refinancing, shareholder agreements and banking matters is at the core of our expertise. We are equally skilled in handling takeovers and listings, as well as drafting and reviewing standard terms of trade.
The difference between Corporate and Commercial Law
Although corporate and commercial law are closely linked, they address different aspects of business operations. Corporate law primarily governs major transactions involving companies as well as the internal structure, governance, and regulatory compliance of companies, whereas commercial law focuses more on day to day business transactions and external dealings.
Guy Peters is a consultant solicitor with Purpose with a background as a City corporate lawyer. Click the links below to contact Guy, or our founder and CEO Tessa Laws.
Corporate Law
Our team offers comprehensive support on company formation, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, company sales, fundraising and refinancing and corporate regulatory compliance.
We help facilitate major business transactions through the following corporate law services:
- Company formation and structuring
- Business acquisitions and business sales
- Business restructuring
- Management buyouts
- Corporate financing
- Public company listings (IPOs) and reverse takeovers
- Takeovers, mergers and demergers
- Shareholder rights and obligations
- Legal due diligence and deal structuring
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
Commercial Law
Contracts play a crucial role in trade regulations across England and Wales. Our commercial law team provides expert advice on contract negotiations, business agreements, liability protection, trademark security, and more.
We assist clients in drafting and negotiating contracts, managing intellectual property rights, resolving commercial disputes, and navigating international trade regulations. Our commercial law services cover:
- Consumer protection laws
- Contract law
- Intellectual property rights
- International trade and transactions
- Employment and labour regulations
Legal and business advice, done well
Our goal is to support businesses in operating smoothly and effectively while ensuring legal compliance across all areas.
