Practice areas
Legal guidance across six areas of practice.
Corporate and Commercial Law
Businesses make decisions every day that carry legal consequences. We help owners, directors, and management teams understand those consequences before they commit.
What this area covers
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, service, and agency arrangements
- Company formation, shareholder arrangements, and constitutional documents
- Corporate governance and board matters
- Advice on joint ventures and commercial partnerships
- Ongoing general counsel support for growing businesses
Who we advise
- Founders and entrepreneurs establishing a new venture
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Established companies and their boards
- Non-profit organisations with commercial activities
Common issues
- Understanding the obligations and risks in a contract before signing
- Agreeing how shareholders will make decisions and resolve disagreements
- Clarifying the responsibilities of directors
- Structuring a relationship with a new commercial partner
How we handle enquiries
Understand the commercial objective
We begin by understanding what the business is trying to achieve, so that legal advice supports the decision rather than obstructing it.
Identify the material risks
We highlight the issues that matter most to the matter at hand and explain them in plain language.
Document clearly
Where documents are required, we aim for drafting that the parties can read, understand, and apply in practice.
Property and Conveyancing
Property is often one of the most significant investments a person or business makes. We help clients approach property transactions with a clear understanding of each step.
What this area covers
- Sale and purchase of residential and commercial property
- Property due diligence and title review
- Drafting and reviewing leases and tenancy documentation
- Charges and documentation connected with property financing
- Advice on property held jointly or through a company
Who we advise
- Individuals and families buying or selling a home
- Property investors
- Businesses leasing office, retail, or industrial space
- Landlords managing residential or commercial premises
Common issues
- Understanding what due diligence involves before committing to a purchase
- Reviewing the terms of a lease before signing
- Clarifying the steps and documents involved in a transfer
- Understanding the obligations attached to financing secured against property
How we handle enquiries
Review before commitment
We encourage clients to seek advice before paying deposits or signing binding documents, when there is still room to raise questions.
Explain the process
We outline the expected steps and documents so clients understand how the transaction is likely to progress.
Keep the matter moving
We coordinate with the other parties involved and keep clients informed about progress and outstanding items.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes are costly in time, money, and relationships. We help clients understand their position and consider the options available before deciding how to proceed.
What this area covers
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Debt recovery
- Negotiated settlements
- Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
- Representation in civil proceedings, where appropriate
Who we advise
- Businesses in disagreement with suppliers, customers, or partners
- Individuals involved in civil claims
- Organisations seeking to recover amounts owed
Common issues
- A counterparty has not performed its obligations under a contract
- An invoice or loan remains unpaid
- A business relationship has broken down and the parties need a way forward
- A formal demand or claim has been received
How we handle enquiries
Assess the position early
We review the available documents and facts to give an initial view of the issues and the information still needed.
Consider every route
We discuss the advantages and limitations of negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and formal proceedings.
Act proportionately
We aim to recommend steps that are proportionate to what is at stake for the client.
Employment and Labour Law
Clear employment arrangements protect both the organisation and its people. We help employers put sound foundations in place and respond carefully when issues arise.
What this area covers
- Employment contracts and letters of appointment
- Workplace policies and staff handbooks
- Disciplinary and grievance processes
- Restructuring and changes to terms of employment
- Employment-related disputes
Who we advise
- Employers of all sizes
- Human resources teams
- Start-ups hiring their first employees
- Non-profit organisations and institutions
Common issues
- Preparing employment contracts that reflect how the role actually works
- Updating policies that no longer reflect current practice
- Handling a disciplinary matter fairly
- Planning organisational changes that affect staff
How we handle enquiries
Start with the facts
We take time to understand the workplace context, existing documents, and how decisions have been made so far.
Advise on process
We help clients plan a process that is fair, documented, and consistent with their own policies.
Communicate carefully
We assist with the drafting of letters and communications so that they are clear and appropriate.
Family Law
Family matters are personal and often difficult. We offer discreet, measured guidance to help clients understand their situation and the options open to them.
What this area covers
- Advice on matrimonial matters
- Arrangements concerning children
- Matters relating to matrimonial property
- Negotiated agreements between parties
- Representation in related proceedings, where appropriate
Who we advise
- Individuals considering or going through separation
- Parents seeking clarity on arrangements for their children
- Couples wishing to document agreed arrangements
Common issues
- Understanding the options available when a relationship ends
- Agreeing arrangements that serve the interests of children
- Clarifying how property may be treated
- Responding to documents received from another party
How we handle enquiries
Listen first
We give clients space to explain their circumstances and priorities before discussing options.
Explain the options
We outline the routes that may be available, including negotiated and formal approaches, in plain language.
Act with discretion
We handle family matters with sensitivity and care for confidentiality.
Intellectual Property
Names, brands, content, and know-how can be among a business's most valuable assets. We help clients identify, protect, and make commercial use of them.
What this area covers
- Trademark searches and registration support
- Licensing and assignment agreements
- Intellectual property provisions in commercial and employment contracts
- Advice on brand protection and enforcement options
- Ownership of content and work created by contractors
Who we advise
- Businesses launching or expanding a brand
- Creative professionals and studios
- Technology and media businesses
- Organisations licensing content or know-how
Common issues
- Checking whether a proposed name or brand may conflict with existing rights
- Clarifying who owns work produced by contractors or employees
- Licensing intellectual property to a partner or distributor
- Responding to suspected use of a brand by another party
How we handle enquiries
Identify what matters
We help clients understand which assets are most important to the business and how they are currently protected.
Align protection with strategy
We recommend steps that reflect the client's commercial plans and budget.
Document ownership
We help ensure that agreements clearly record who owns and may use intellectual property.
Not sure which area applies to you?
Many matters touch more than one area of law. Tell us briefly what you are dealing with, and we will consider how best to help.
Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship. We will confirm whether we are able to assist after reviewing your enquiry, including a conflict check.