For Your Business

For Your Business

We are here to help at every step of your business

Whatever your business legal issue, Downs Solicitors can help in shaping and supporting the business activities of our clients as they address the opportunities as well as the challenges presented by current economic conditions.

Our corporate lawyers have an established track record in advising businesses in all aspects of business law, from emerging areas to mainstream M&A and corporate finance. They have a depth of experience and a breadth of understanding which enables us to produce rigorously researched solutions to the most complex business issues.

In the increasingly complex area of employment law, our Employment Law Solicitors have considerable experience to help your business with the full range of Employment Law and HR advice, including the drafting of Contracts of Employment, drafting handbooks, disciplinary and grievance issues, Settlement Agreements, unfair dismissals through to Tribunal Hearing and TUPE. 

Whether you own the local corner shop, are selling or letting an office building or purchasing land for development, our Commercial Property specialists will give you all the expert advice and assurance you need to protect your interests when it comes to the challenges of commercial property related matters.

It is a fact that disputes and litigation are an almost inevitable part of business life. Despite this, our highly experienced team of specialist litigation lawyers will work to protect your interests and assert your rights across a very broad range of business areas, including breach of contract claims, negligence, passing off and copyright infringement, insolvency, property and construction, shareholder and partnership disputes.

At Downs Solicitors, our Corporate Recovery team are highly experienced and commercially savvy. They advise private equity firms, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, companies and individuals on a wide range of disciplines from a broad range of industries. The team is recommended in Legal 500 for providing sound technical advice combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach.

Against the backdrop of Brexit, the international services landscape has become even more challenging. If you are engaged in international business, our experienced team brings a wealth of knowledge to support our clients in all areas of international law. Our specially trained and legally qualified notary public can also assist with the authentication of various documents which are required or intended for use outside the UK.

Despite the variety of our business clients, who range from public and private companies, partnerships and sole traders, one thing remains consistent – the speed of service and added value that we put at the heart of all our practices. We aim to act as an extension of your business, so that you can call on us at any time to address opportunities as well as challenges along the way.

For an initial consultation or advice on any business related legal issue, please contact us today.