Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Corporate Legal Services in Southern England
Established in 2009, Legal Services for Business provides expert corporate legal advice to SMEs across the South, South East, and London. With over two decades of professional experience since qualification in 2000, our sole practitioner Lynda Lawson specialises in company law, business transactions, and commercial agreements. We prioritise clear communication, value-for-money solutions, and collaborative working with clients' financial advisors to ensure comprehensive legal support.Our services include business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, partnership arrangements, and due diligence processes. We maintain strong professional standards through regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold worldwide professional indemnity insurance. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical commercial understanding to deliver tailored solutions that protect clients' interests and support business growth.
Services
Business Start-ups
Buying and Selling Businesses
Partnership Agreements
Company Restructuring
Due Diligence
Commercial Contracts
Shareholder Agreements
LLP Advice
Corporate Law Compliance
Business Sale Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of professional legal experience since 2000
- Our sole practitioner is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We provide clear, jargon-free legal communication
- We work collaboratively with clients' financial advisors
- We offer responsive, personalised legal support
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Expert legal advice
Smooth transactions
Responsive communication
Commercial understanding
Personalised support
Services
Business Start-ups
We provide comprehensive legal guidance for new business ventures, helping clients choose appropriate structures from sole trader to limited liability partnerships. Our advice covers regulatory compliance, liability protection, and long-term strategic considerations. We assist with documentation and legal frameworks tailored to each client's specific commercial objectives.
Buying and Selling Businesses
Our transactional expertise covers business acquisitions and disposals, including share purchases and asset transfers. We help clients understand liabilities, negotiate commercial terms, and prepare businesses for sale. Our services ensure smooth legal processes while protecting clients' interests throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Partnership and LLP Advice
We advise on partnership arrangements and limited liability partnerships, explaining tax implications and liability protections. Our services include drafting partnership agreements and explaining differences between traditional partnerships and LLPs to help clients make informed structural decisions.
Company Restructuring
We provide legal solutions for business demergers and restructuring, including creating separate legal entities for different business divisions. Our advice covers share buy-backs, capital reductions, and share exchanges to achieve clients' strategic objectives while managing shareholder relationships.
Due Diligence Process
Our due diligence services help buyers assess business health and sellers prepare for transactions. We examine financial records, contracts, and liabilities to identify risks, while helping clients negotiate protections in purchase agreements and ensure transparent business transfers.
People
Lynda Lawson
Solicitor and Owner
Qualified solicitor with over 20 years' experience in corporate law, specialising in business transactions and commercial agreements. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Lynda provides practical legal solutions to SMEs across southern England.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in corporate and commercial law, including business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, partnership arrangements, company restructuring, and due diligence processes for SMEs.
Which regions do you serve?
We provide legal services to businesses across the South, South East of England, and London, with clients throughout southern England.
How experienced are you in business law?
Our solicitor has been qualified since 2000 with extensive experience in corporate law, having worked in both in-house and private practice roles before establishing Legal Services for Business in 2009.
How do you charge for your services?
We provide transparent fee estimates upfront. While specific pricing depends on transaction complexity, we ensure value-for-money legal solutions tailored to each client's requirements.
