Commercial law solicitors in Croydon

Contracts, governance and deals handled with clarity.

Rosie's Legis gives UK SMEs practical legal support when a contract needs fixing, a company is taking shape, or a business deal is on the table.

Clear advice. Sensible next steps.

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What we cover

Commercial decisions need legal detail that fits the way your business works.

Six useful starting points.
One joined-up view.

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Contracts and negotiation

Customer terms, supplier agreements and service contracts written for real trading conditions.

Useful when a deal is nearly agreed but the wording still carries risk.

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Company formation

Advice on structure, ownership and the documents that give a new company a sound start.

Useful when founders need roles and expectations recorded early.

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Shareholders' agreements

Ownership rules, decision-making rights and exit provisions set out before pressure arrives.

Useful when two or more owners are building together.

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Governance and duties

Board processes, director duties and internal policies that support accountable decisions.

Useful when the business is adding directors or seeking investment.

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Business sales and purchases

Support with heads of terms, due diligence, sale agreements and completion planning.

Useful when an owner is preparing for a change in control.

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Intellectual property

Help protect names, designs, written work, software rights and confidential know-how.

Useful when your value sits in ideas, content or technology.

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Business contracts London

Drafting and negotiation that protects you

We review the commercial point first, then make the legal wording support it. That might mean a supplier agreement, customer terms, outsourcing arrangement or service level agreement.

A good contract explains what happens when plans change. It should also give you a workable route out.

A negotiation with a clear purpose

A growing Croydon supplier had accepted broad liability wording in a customer contract. We helped narrow the exposure, clarify acceptance milestones and protect payment dates before signature.

Clauses worth checking

Small wording changes can alter the commercial balance.

  • Liability limits. Set a sensible cap and identify risks that need separate treatment.
  • IP ownership. Say who owns new work, existing material and licence rights.
  • Termination. Build in notice periods, handover duties and payment of outstanding sums.
  • Service levels. Record response times, remedies and measurable standards.
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A stronger start

Formation and shareholder arrangements

The right structure makes later decisions easier. We help founders set the rules while everyone still agrees.

1

Choose the structure

We discuss trading plans, ownership, tax advice from your accountant and the level of administration each option brings.

2

Record ownership clearly

Share allocations and a shareholders' agreement can cover voting, new investment, leavers and transfers.

3

Set governance habits

Director duties, board decisions and reserved matters give the company a reliable way to act.

4

Plan for change

Agree what happens if an owner leaves, cannot work, wants to sell or disagrees with the others.

Value beyond the contract

Transactions and intellectual property

Buying or selling a business involves more than a price. We help you test the information, understand the liabilities and record what transfers at completion.

Your intellectual property needs the same care. Names, code, designs and confidential methods should have an owner and a plan.

Due diligence IP ownership Outsourcing
Buying or selling a business

We can help with heads of terms, confidentiality, due diligence questions, warranties, indemnities and the sale agreement. Keep the timetable realistic.

Protecting brands and creative work

We advise on ownership wording, trade marks, copyright, design rights and confidentiality provisions for teams and suppliers.

Outsourcing and supplier arrangements

Set expectations for service levels, data handling, subcontracting, business continuity and a managed handover when the relationship ends.

Technology and SaaS support
Advice that stays close

Ongoing legal support for your business

A retained arrangement gives your team a known place to turn when a question arrives. It can be shaped around the work you actually send us.

A practical monthly rhythm

Start with a review of your usual contracts, upcoming decisions and compliance pressure points. We then agree the response style and scope that suit your business.

  • Priority response. A clear route for time-sensitive commercial questions.
  • Predictable planning. Fixed monthly arrangements for an agreed scope of work.
  • Proactive updates. Plain-English notes when a regulatory change may affect your operations.
  • Familiar context. Less repetition because we understand your contracts and decisions.
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Straight answers

Commercial law FAQs

Still weighing up the next step? Start here, then send us the detail that is specific to your business.

Do I need a shareholders' agreement?

It is usually sensible when a company has more than one owner. It can set voting rights, restrictions on share transfers, funding expectations and what happens if an owner leaves.

How long does a contract review take?

Timing depends on length, risk and negotiation history. We can assess the document, identify the urgent clauses and agree a realistic review timetable with you.

Can you help me sell my business?

Yes. We can advise on the legal stages of a sale, including heads of terms, due diligence, warranties, indemnities and completion documents.

Do you advise on company formation?

Yes. We discuss structure, ownership and governance documents, including shareholders' agreements and arrangements for future changes.

Your next commercial decision

Get clear commercial advice today.

Discuss your legal matter with Rosie's Legis. We work from Shire Lane, London, Croydon, and meet clients remotely across the South East.

A useful conversation starts with the facts.