Covering all your business needs
Our experienced company and commercial team understand the complexities and challenges that come with running a business. We work in partnership with businesses of all sizes and industries throughout Dorset and the South Coast; providing proactive, business-minded legal advice across all disciplines of company and commercial law.
We assist at every stage of a business’ life cycle – whether you are just starting out, looking to scale up, or contemplating an exit, we are committed to providing sound legal counsel and strategic advice to guide you through the different circumstances you’ll encounter on your journey in business.
We’ll learn about you, your business, and its operating environment. We know the right questions to ask, which assumptions to challenge and where we can be flexible, allowing us to provide pragmatic, commercial and insightful advice to support you and your business.
How can we help your business?
Our Corporate Commercial Solicitors can provide advice on the following areas for you and your business.
Buying or Selling your Business
Shareholders and Partnership Agreements
We act for businesses across a range of sectors including healthcare, technology, hospitality, property development, construction, insurance and marine businesses, amongst others.
We collaborate closely with other departments to identify potential legal challenges and offer solutions that align with you and your business’ objectives.
Our dispute resolution solicitors can work with you to resolve commercial disputes in a swift and efficient manner.
Additionally, if you are looking to buy or sell your commercial property, our teams have years of experience of working with property owners and landlords.
If you feel we can be of assistance or for more information, please get in contact with our Corporate and Commercial Team.
“Sam Freeman and the team at Laceys are extremely professional and I would highly recommend their services to anybody.”
Jamie Govier
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5 Poole Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5QL
Tel 01202 377800
9 Poole Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5QR
01202 377800