Company Matters
Having the right structure is vital to the effective running of your business. Having the wrong structure can affect the efficiency of the business and can also hold back future growth and development.
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Whether you are starting out, expanding or consolidating, we can advise you on the best way forward.
Forming a Company
If you are thinking of starting up in business as a limited company or even incorporating your existing business, we can advise you. We can look at your requirements and advise whether or not it is the right time to incorporate and if this is the case then we can create a company for you and structure it to meet your needs. We can further help you to understand your new responsibilities and duties and ensure you that comply with Company Law.
Running your Company
Do you understand your duties and responsibilities as a director or secretary of your company? Do you need advice on your rights as a shareholder? Is your company set up correctly? We can advise.
Many companies in the UK are “family owned” companies. It is vital that they are structured to cater for eventualities such as the death or retirement of key members or the taking on of new shareholders to raise revenue. All these things can destabilize companies leading to wasted time and money and in extreme cases they can bring about the demise of the company itself.
Our Commercial Team can advise on these sorts of issues either in advance or at the time they occur to make sure that these problems are addressed and dealt with so that the minimum disruption is caused to the company.
We can also advise on all aspects of running your company, including dealing with Companies House, drafting of Directors Service Contracts and Shareholders Agreements and we can ensure that these key documents are both fair to all parties, comprehensive and more importantly effective.
Sale and Acquisition of Companies
If you are thinking of acquiring an existing company or selling your own company, you need expert assistance from the outset. Transactions of this type are often complex and can involve many pitfalls. These pitfalls can often prove very expensive! Our experts can guide you through the maze of warranties, disclosures, transfer of undertakings regulations and, of course, tax issues. If you are thinking of buying or selling a company get advice at the earliest opportunity.
Company and Group Re-structuring
No company can stand still. If you need to merge with another company, restructure your company or group, downsize or demerge, then our experts can advise.
It is critical to take appropriate advice as soon as possible and before taking any action, as mistakes can often prove costly and have an adverse effect on your business. Our experts have years of experience in dealing with these issues and will liaise with other professionals such as Accountants and Financial Advisers to ensure the restructuring is as painless as possible, allowing you to concentrate on the running of the business itself.
Contact Details
Peter Cropley, Partner
Chattertons Solicitors
28 Wide Bargate, Boston, Lincs, PE21 6RT
Phone: (01205) 351114
E-mail:
peter.cropley@chattertons.com
Stuart Cox, Partner
Chattertons Solicitors
5 South Street, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6DS
Phone: (01507) 522456
E-mail:
stuart.cox@chattertons.com
Emma Clement, Associate Solicitor
Chattertons Solicitors
Low Moor Road, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3JY
Phone: (01522) 814600
E-mail:
emma.clement@chattertons.com
Jonathan Blythe, Solicitor
Chattertons Solicitors
28 Wide Bargate, Boston, Lincs, PE21 6RT
Phone: (01205) 351114
E-mail:
jonathan.blythe@chattertons.com
Roland Freeman, Partner
Chattertons Solicitors
5 South Street, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6DS
Phone: (01507) 522456
E-mail:
roland.freeman@chattertons.com