Our clients come from a broad range of sectors, such as: agriculture, automotive, banking and finance, construction, energy and renewables, engineering, food and drink, manufacturing, media and the creative industries, professional and support services, real estate, retail, telecommunications and waste.
Our very experienced team help sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and their owners and directors throughout the entire life cycle of their business – from incorporation to retirement, exit or sale. In particular, we regularly assist our clients with:
Choosing a business structure
Preparing a Partnership Agreement
Incorporating a limited company
Preparing Articles of Association and Shareholder Agreements
Preparing a Joint Venture Agreement
Choosing a business name
Advising on director and partner duties
Ongoing company secretarial services
Preparing and reviewing terms and conditions of sale and/or supply
Advising on commercial agency, bailment, distribution and dealership
Advising on franchising agreements and issues
Preparing business to business contracts with suppliers and customers
Dealing with consumers and their rights
The legal requirements of and the terms and policies to be used on a website
Trading online and complying with distance selling rules
Protecting and exploiting intellectual property
Changing a business structure, such as incorporating a sole trader or partnership
Raising debt finance and providing security and guarantees
Debt factoring
Dealing with new equity or venture capital investors or admitting new partners
Dealing with the loss of shareholders / directors or the resignation of partners
Reducing capital and buying back shares
Great client service is at the centre of our thinking, it’s embodied into how we train and develop our staff, how we help our clients and how we advise and assist people and business owners with their legal needs.
Our Core Values are Welcoming, Confident, Supportive, Knowledgeable and Dependable and we aim for clients to have a positive experience with Lawson West Solicitors.
Evidence of our great client service can be seen in the reviews and testimonials we regularly receive. We are always pleased to receive great reviews because it means our clients are happy with the service we provide, and it shows that we deliver on our core values, we don’t just talk about them. We really welcome client feedback and hope you enjoy reading some of the latest testimonials throughout this website.