Legal support for businesses at every stage
Starting out
Sole traders and new companies setting up the right structure and paperwork.
Growing
Small businesses taking on staff, customers, suppliers and new partners.
Changing hands
Owners buying, selling or bringing new investors into a business.
Protect your business before problems start
Running a business is demanding enough without legal worries. We help you put clear contracts and agreements in place, so you can grow with confidence and avoid costly disputes later.
We give practical, commercial advice in plain English, focused on what matters to your business.
How we help businesses
From setting up your company to handling a sale, we cover the legal work most small and growing businesses need.
Company formation and structure
Choosing the right structure, setting up your company and getting the paperwork right from day one.
Shareholders’ and partnership agreements
Agreeing who owns what, who decides what, and what happens if someone wants to leave.
Commercial contracts and terms
Terms and conditions, supplier and customer agreements, and reviewing contracts before you sign.
Buying or selling a business
Due diligence, negotiating terms and completing the sale or purchase of a business or its shares.
Employment contracts and policies
Contracts, staff handbooks and HR policies that protect you and meet your legal obligations.
Data protection and website policies
UK GDPR compliance, privacy notices, cookie policies and website terms.
Intellectual property
Protecting your brand, name and ideas, including trade mark advice and licensing.
Business disputes
Unpaid invoices, contract disputes and disagreements between owners, resolved early wherever possible.
Quick business health check
Tick what your business already has in place. It takes 30 seconds.
General guidance only, not legal advice. What your business needs depends on how it operates.
How we work with businesses
Simple, clear and focused on getting things done.
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Initial call
We learn about your business and what you need.
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Clear plan and quote
We set out the work, timescales and cost before we start.
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We do the work
We draft, review or negotiate, and keep you updated.
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Ongoing support
We’re here as your business grows and changes.
Meet your solicitor
Qamar Uz Zaman
[Qualifications, when you qualified, and your experience advising businesses.] You deal directly with Qamar, who understands the pressures of running a business.
- Plain-English advice
- Practical, commercial approach
- Quick turnaround
- One point of contact
- English, Urdu and Punjabi
- SRA regulated
What our business clients say
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Frequently asked questions
Should I be a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends on your circumstances. A limited company is a separate legal entity, so your personal assets are generally protected from business debts, but it comes with more paperwork and reporting. Tax also plays a part, so it’s worth speaking to your accountant too.
Do I need a shareholders’ agreement?
If your company has more than one shareholder, it’s strongly recommended. It sets out how decisions are made, what happens if someone wants to leave, and how disputes are handled, which avoids many common fallouts.
Do I need written terms and conditions?
Clear terms make it easier to get paid, limit your liability and resolve disagreements quickly. Without them, you may be left relying on what was said or implied.
Do my employees need written contracts?
Employers must give employees and workers a written statement of their main terms of employment from their first day. A full contract and clear policies give your business more protection.
Does my business need to follow UK GDPR?
If you collect or use personal information about customers, staff or suppliers, data protection law is likely to apply. That usually means having a privacy notice and handling data securely.
How do I protect my business name?
Registering a company name doesn’t stop others using a similar brand. Registering a trade mark gives your brand stronger protection. We can advise on whether it’s right for you.
Tell us about your business
Give us a few details and we’ll get back to you within [one working day].
Prefer to talk?
- Phone
- +44 7925 273896
- Qamar@lcssolicitor.co.uk
- Office
- [Street address, Town, Postcode]
- Opening hours
- [Mon to Fri, 9am to 5:30pm]