Company/Business Law
COMPANY, COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWYERS ISLINGTON
What is Company and Business Law?
Company and Business law covers a wide variety of different areas of law. At Islington Solicitors we are able to deal with all your business legal requirements no matter what stage your business is at from initial inception and incorporation through to floating on the stock markets or trade sale.
Maybe your business is looking for investment from third parties and requires assistance structuring the deal so that all the shareholders, both old and new can work together ? We also provide advice and assistance with all corporate finance maters. Islington solicitors can give expert advice on all matters, from starting up your business to considering possible exit strategies.
Basics of Company and Business Law
Companies come in all different sizes and have key differences in what they can and cannot do. But a common feature is that they all have separate legal identities and are independent to their directors and shareholders. Companies can own assets and liabilities. They can sue and be sued.
This concept of separate legal personality has two consequences:
· A company’s property belongs to it and not its shareholders or directors. This means that even if you are a sole director with 100% shareholder you can still be found guilty of stealing from your own company. This is because future owners and liquidators will have an interest in pursuing claims of theft or misuse.
· A company is responsible for its own debts. The shareholders cannot be forced to pay creditors of the company beyond the money they paid for their shares. The shareholder’s liability is limited (hence why companies are called “limited”).
Why use our services?
Islington solicitors can advise any size UK company on a wide range of business and corporate matters. We are also able to complement this advice with knowledge of overlapping areas in pensions, real estate and employment law. This enables us to give rounded commercial and practical advice.
We offer advice on a broad rage of sectors, including Gaming, Hotels and Leisure and Public Sector. Islington solicitors are experienced in company and business law and able to advise you on how best to achieve your business objectives. Islington solicitors have a proven track of providing clear and accurate legal advice.
Conclusion
Our highly experienced solicitors are able to give accurate and up-to-date advice on a wide range of matters. Please contact us if you would like to benefit from our advice.