Legal Expertise

Company and Commercial Law Solicitors in Cumbria, The South Lakes and the Furness Peninsula

Our commercial law solicitors department offers advice and assistance with the sale or purchase of a business, often in conjunction with commercial property for sale in Cumbria. We work with a respected local accountancy firm to advise you on aspects such as employment law, taxation and accounting matters so that you can make an accurate assessment of any new business venture.

Our commercial law department has many years experience providing legal advice about buying and selling a business in Cumbria, Furness and the South Lakes, including buying and selling post offices, restaurants and take-aways, licensed trade and hotel transfers, kennels, nursing homes, newsagents and retail outlets. We understand the way that such businesses operate and the time restrictions involved in transferring their ownership so we can advise you on the practical aspects of handover as well as protecting your interests in the legal technicalities.

If you are setting up a business yourself or modifying your business structure to plan for future growth, we can give legal advice on partnership agreements, incorporation and all the complex legal issues involved in establishing a successful business in Cumbria.