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Complying with the law must be one of your most important considerations and you may need to consult a solicitor to ensure that any legal decisions are made with full knowledge of the Laws that may affect your business.

This section should give you a good overview some of the most important issues. However, commercial law can be complex and we would strongly advise you to contact a local lawyer before committing yourself to any legally binding contracts.

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Irwin Mitchell Birmingham
Irwin Mitchell solicitors in Birmingham provide legal help and support to the people of Birmingham and the West Midlands. They deal with claims relating to personal injuries, medical negligence and road traffic accidents to name but a few. They are not afraid to push the law to its limits and do so to achieve what is best for each client as an individual, both in a legal sense and personally too.
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Carrington Law
Carrington Law is run by Calvin Carrington a Solicitor with over 10 years experience in commercial and corporate law. Legal advice is available on commercial law, commercial disputes, corporate matters, debt recovery (including pre litigation letters, statutory demands etc.), contracts (their drafting, reviews and management, suppliers contracts, sales contracts, terms and conditions etc.), company formation advice, company due diligence investigations, employment law, director and partnership issues and duties, wills, company acquisitions and sales (business valuation etc.), transport law (freight forwarding and shipping) and motoring and motor bike law, company filing with Companies House, tax issues. Calvin knows how important it is to work hard to deliver a good customer service experience for all clients who use Carrington Law. Legal services are provided to its clients by a combination of client meetings at their premises to help save the clients time and money and also by using telephone, email and written communications. Carrington Law works hard to understand each clients business so that a fully integrated service can be provided in a way that is most suitable for the client. Carrington Law can also offer to its commercial clients the opportunity to have an In House Solicitor for a short term project when it is feasible and cost effective for the client. Some companies have many legal issues and debt recovery matters. These issues can mount up and an In House Solicitor can quickly resolve these matters at a fraction of the cost of usual billing rates. Such a service saves the client time and money. Contact us at Carrington Law via the web site http:www.carringtonlaw.co.uk for more details if this is a suitable service for your firm. We are always happy to help and work outside business hours for our clients. We are available 9am to 6pm, but registered clients have almost 247 access to advice. Our services are very affordable and we work hard to keep costs down. We do not use receptionists so there is no waiting, you will speak with a Solicitor straight away.
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Anthony Stockton Solicitors
Anthony Stockton Solicitors is specialist in property law, we also deal with property sales, purchases and re-mortgages. If you are looking to sell, buy or re- mortgage your home & business then please contact us.
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Assured Wills Sutton
Assured Wills provides Wills and legal services to clients throughout the UK and now have a local office covering Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks and North East Birmingham. The Company has many years experience in the Wills and Trust sector. Offering a friendly and comprehensive service that specialises in all areas of Will writing, from writing a basic Will to full Inheritance Tax Planning. Assured Wills Sutton can arrange for a consultant to visit you at any time that suits you. Assured fees are very competitive and the services is ongoingyour initial consultation is free. A correctly written Will can help in protection from long term care fees, protecting loved ones and reduce your Inheritance Tax liability. The firm produces unique Wills including a range of Trusts, tailored to meet your requirements. The various products are designed for tax saving and family protection and can be cost efficient and easy to set up with the right advice. Assured Sutton are members of the Society of Will Writers and are fully compliant with the IPW Code of Practice and carry full Indemnity Insurance.
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Bristol Detectives
Part of the Local PI network, Bristol Detectives is a well-established private investigation company. We specialise in investigations for both private and corporate clients, including surveillance, people search and computer forensics.
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DBS Law
We appreciate that starting your own business involves many hurdles and at DBS Law we are here to give you a helping hand. One of the key elements to starting your own business is to ensure you have the right premises whether this is leasehold or freehold. At DBS Law we specialise in such property matters as leasehold and freehold purchases and sales; a key area for developing your business needs. DBS Law also offers a wide range of other services which include employment, immigration, family and personal injury which may be of assistance to your growing business needs. We understand starting a new business can prove to be very costly and budgets very tight. We at DBS Law believe in establishing a long lasting relationship with our clients to offer a cost effective service. For a no obligation, completely free consultation please contact Abdul or Laura, our property law specialists who will be more than happy to assist you.
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Ellen Windsor Litigation Solicitor West Midlands
Ellen Windsor Law Firm represents clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including commercial and business litigation, matrimonial and domestic litigation, civil and personal claims, and wills and probate disputes. The sole principal, Ellen Windsor, achieved partner level with two major English law firms before opening this firm. The firm is happy to come to clients at an agreed budget. It also has various meeting facilities in London, Birmingham and other parts of the West Midlands.
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Enoch Evans LLP
Enoch Evans Solicitors in Walsall provide practical legal solutions to both private and commercial clients. Fully accredited by The Law Society, the firms reputable and successful practice has expanded considerably over the years and is now one of the leading law firms in The West Midlands. Specialist departments include Company and Commercial, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Wills, Tax and Probate, Matrimonial and Family, Residential Conveyancing, Criminal and Regulatory Offences. Enoch Evans are the only firm in the area with a Notary Public.
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Fentimans Solicitors
Fentimans Solicitors are a trusted provider of legal services to both businesses and individuals in Solihull and the surrounding areas. With expertise in family law, employment law, wills and probate, Conveyancing, accident law and property law, you will be in very safe hands. Fentimans Solicitors strive to maintain consistently high standards in order to provide the best legal advice available. We take the time to understand individual needs and circumstances, then provide the professional advice necessary to solve your issues. Our solicitors have many years of experience and we have a friendly, approachable style. To find out more about our legal services, please visit our website.
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Free consultation - Friendly affordable legal service with 30 years legal experience - Divorce & Family Law - Landlord & Tenant and many more services. We will also agree monthlyquarterly payment bills so that it fits in with your budget.
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Steve Hancox - Civil Dispute Mediator
Dont let your Dispute ruin your Life. Steve Hancox is an Accredited Mediator, Barrister, and Small Business Adviser who is passionate about resolving disputes in a quick, cost-effective and reasonable way. Over 80% of cases referred to mediation settle - usually within a day!
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Summerfield Browne Solicitors
Summerfield Browne solicitors provide commercial, corporate and litigation services. We are a modern and progressive law firm, and operate a new legal services business model, which significantly reduces our overheads, and which means we can transfer the benefit of those cost savings back to our customers, in the form of competitive fee rates.
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