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The following is a statement of
FSP’s small businesses experience. The matters are
described in general terms to protect confidentiality. The list is not
intended to be exhaustive, but illustrative. Our specialist lawyers have
an extensive range of experience in advising in this field. Please
contact us for further information. |
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Transactions |
Dealing with lower-value business
sales and purchases. Often in such transactions the main value of the
business lies in the property being transferred, and the client requires
minimum advice on the corporate and commercial aspects of the
transaction. We will seek to identify the relevant matters to be
considered by the client and provide further advice where required. |
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| Property |
Acting for the owners of retail and other small businesses on the taking of new leases of shop, office and factory premises, on lease renewals and the assignment of existing leases. Acting for small businesses on the purchase of freehold and long leasehold properties. Acting for small businesses on
the subletting of surplus space in their premises. |
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| Commercial |
Advising small businesses on trade mark protection and dealing with registration of trade marks. Reviewing, advising on and drafting various Terms of Business for small businesses. Advising on intellectual property protection for new products. Drafting Consultancy Agreements for a start up business.
Advising small businesses on website legal compliance, website Terms of
Use and Privacy Policies. |
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| Corporate |
Setting up new companies and limited liability partnerships. Drafting shareholders agreements and partnership agreements. Advising on and drafting share schemes, in particular enterprise management incentive schemes.
Advising on personal guarantees. |
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| Employment |
Drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks and policies. Drafting compromise agreements. Drafting consultancy agreements. Managing disciplinary and grievance proceedings and advising on all aspects of employment tribunal claims. Advising on a wide variety of employment matters including redundancies, restrictive covenants and the transfer of undertakings. Drafting employment
contracts, Staff Handbooks / Policies, compromise agreements and
consultancy agreements. |
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| Litigation |
Acting for small businesses on a wide range of commercial disputes including breach of contract claims, intellectual property disputes and insolvency related matters. Advising on shareholders and partnership disputes. Advising commercial landlords and tenants on property related disputes. Advising small businesses on all stages of the debt recovery process from initial letters through to court proceedings and enforcement of judgements. |
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