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Commercial solicitors in London & Thames Valley

Our specialist commercial lawyers provide expert guidance on contracts and agreements across all sectors, from start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations, ensuring clients have commercial arrangements that minimise risk and maximise profitability.

Whether you are launching your start-up, driving forward a complex multinational organisation or a private individual seeking clear legal advice, we understand your sector and can provide practical support for the road ahead. Since 1913 we have been providing commercially driven strategic advice and we are top tier ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers.

Our expertise in Commercial Law

We understand the opportunities in the international business market,  we have access to a worldwide network of excellent legal experts through our membership of TAGLaw, have strategic involvement with the CBI and are a strategic partner for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).

Our commercial solicitors’ expertise covers small and large businesses from all different sectors including financial services, film & media, and IT Services.

How our Commercial Lawyers can help

Our integrated legal and consulting solutions include access to a HR consultancy, an online employment resource and specialist advice for start-up’s and SME’s in tech.

We can work alongside your business from incorporation until exit.  We can help assist you in all manners relating to your company, including:

  • Restructuring your business
  • Advising on regulatory and legal requirements
  • Negotiating and preparing contractual documents
  • Assisting you with any disputes you may encounter

Contact our Commercial Solicitors

If you would like to discuss any aspect of your business and ask how our solicitors can advice, please contact any of our team.

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“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

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Confidential info & non-disclosure agreements

Contract terms and conditions

Franchising

Joint ventures

MSA’s & reseller agreements

IP ownership and licensing

Partnerships & LLPs

Share incentives

Service contracts

Key contacts
Ashan Arif

Partner

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+44 118 960 4651
Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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“Stuart Mullins has always been highly professional, commercial and responsive whenever I have worked with him on projects, often in high pressure environments….Stuart is exactly the kind of advisor I want on my team.”

James Hawksworth, Director – RSM

“We are very pleased with the support and advice received from on the recent acquisition by BMW Group UK.  With clear, concise and timely advice and management, Ashan and his team helped us navigate through some complex arrangements and seamlessly bridged the gap between the legal and commercial issues”

Amit Kotecha, Senior Legal Counsel – BMW Legal Affairs UK & Ireland 

“I had an excellent experience working with Stuart Mullins. He was thoughtful, pragmatic, and extremely efficient. Thank you very much for all your hard work to get the deal across the line.”

Jerry Izard, Director, Independent Optics Ltd

“Stuart and the rest of the team provided expert support during a recent corporate restructuring. We were calmly guided through the complex legal process, and realised significant additional benefits directly related to the advice provided.”

Stefan Zabel, Director, Wood Designer Ltd

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