Commercial & Corporate Law
Business & Commercial
Commercial & Corporate Lawyers Newcastle
At Burgess Thomson, our specialist business and commercial lawyers are highly experienced in assisting clients with a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters. We provide strategic, practical, and expert legal advice to ensure your business operates smoothly and complies with all relevant laws.
How We Can Help
The business and commercial legal matters our specialist commercial and corporate lawyers can help with include:
Legal Advice If You’re Starting A Business
We guide you through the process of starting your business, from initial planning to meeting legal requirements for registration, licensing, and compliance.
Advice On Business Structures Including Partnerships, Trusts and Corporations
We help you choose the best business structure based on your goals, liability, and financial considerations, ensuring your business is legally protected and tax efficient.
Business Name Registration
We assist with registering your business name and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, so you can focus on growing your business.
Partnership and Joint Venture Agreements
We draft and review partnership and joint venture agreements, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements to protect your interests.
Buying and Selling A Business
We provide expert advice on the legal aspects of buying and selling businesses, including contract negotiation, due diligence, and structuring the deal.
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Lease Agreements
Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, we help negotiate, draft, and review lease agreements to protect your interests and ensure all terms are clear and legally binding.
Guarantees and Security Documents
Our lawyers can assist in preparing guarantees and security documents for financial transactions, ensuring they are legally sound and enforceable.
Bankruptcy and Debt Collection
We help navigate bankruptcy procedures and provide guidance on debt collection, ensuring you follow the proper legal process to recover owed funds.
Estate and Succession Planning
We provide advice on structuring your estate and succession plans, ensuring smooth transitions and minimising tax liabilities.
Advice on Business Management and Administration
We offer advice on managing and administering your business, from governance to regulatory compliance, ensuring your operations run smoothly.
Employment Law
We provide advice on all aspects of employment law, helping with employment contracts, employee rights, unfair dismissal claims, and confidentiality agreements.
Copyright and Intellectual Property Law
We assist with protecting your intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyright, ensuring your creations and brand are safeguarded.
Advice on Legislative Requirements, Including Corporate Structure, Governance and Compliance
Our lawyers ensure your business complies with corporate governance regulations and legal obligations, keeping your company on the right side of the law.
Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Court
If a dispute arises, we represent your business in court, providing strategic advice and representation to achieve the best possible outcome.
Advice on Tax Law Including Capital Gains Tax
We offer tax law advice to help minimise liabilities and ensure compliance with tax regulations, including capital gains tax.
Advice for Non-Profit Organisations and Charities
We assist non-profits and charities with governance, compliance, and structuring, helping them achieve their objectives within legal boundaries.
Corporate Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Sales
We offer guidance on the legal aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and sales, ensuring the transactions are structured properly and compliant with all laws.
Employee Share and Option Schemes
We assist businesses in structuring employee share and option schemes, providing guidance on tax implications and legal compliance.
