Some businesses don't consult solicitors for fear of large legal bills, by which time any remedy still available is likely to be expensive. Early consultation is advisable if there is legislation to be complied with, or important legal documents such as contracts to be prepared.
To help firms get sound legal advice, Godsons offers free half-hour consultations to discuss issues that could benefit from legal expertise at the earliest possible stage, such as employment law, contracts, leases, business structure or finance.
Some common problems
Company structure
Should you trade in your own name or through a company? We will be able to explain the merits of both and help you decide on the best option.
Business premises
Do you understand all the implications of the terms of your lease? Can rent or service charges be increased? What are the restrictions of running your business from home?
Finance
What sources of finance are available and what are their legal implications? Should you mortgage the family home?
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Taxes
We can advise how to keep taxes to a minimum.
Insurance
Your business may expose you to any number of risks relating to premises, employees, assets and visitors. We will be able to give you impartial advice on the type of insurance you need.
Goods and services
When buying or selling goods and services it is important to know your legal obligations. For instance what about product liability? What can you legally say in advertisements?
Employment
Most employment disputes arise out of poorly drafted service contracts or dismissal procedures that don't conform to statutory requirements. We can run a health check on these.
Disputes and problems
What if you fall out with a partner or fellow shareholders: can you be forced out? How do you make sure that responsibilities and profits are divided fairly? |
