Our expertise

Business & corporate

Your ambitions deserve clear thinking. We work with founders, owners, and leadership teams on the decisions that move their businesses forward.

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Good decisions begin
with a clear view.

A new venture, a changing partnership, a carefully negotiated agreement. Each starts with a commercial goal. We take the time to understand yours before looking at the documents and deciding how best to help.

How we can help

  • Business formation and ownership arrangements
  • Commercial contracts and everyday agreements
  • Buying, selling, and restructuring a business
  • Ongoing advice for owners and leadership teams

Before we begin.

What happens in the first conversation?

We start with a general introduction to your matter and the people involved. After checking whether we can assist, we discuss the proposed work, next steps, and how fees would be agreed.

What should I prepare?

A short overview and any dates you are working toward are enough to begin. We will explain what additional information is needed and how to share it.

How are fees agreed?

The scope and basis of fees are discussed before an engagement begins. The approach depends on the matter and the support you need.

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Your first point of contact

Eleanor Reed

Partner · Business & disputes

Meet Eleanor

Let's find your
next step.

Tell us where you are. We'll start there.

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