Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Birmingham
FS Legal Solicitors is a specialist law firm dedicated to delivering expert legal advice in commercial litigation, corporate law, and pensions. Established in 2010, our firm has consistently been ranked as a top-tier practice by independent directories including Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Our team of experienced lawyers combines technical legal expertise with commercial insight to provide tailored solutions for clients in the financial services sector and beyond.With offices in Birmingham, we prioritise the long-term well-being of our clients, maintaining a conflict-free approach and focusing exclusively on dispute resolution and specialist legal services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition from industry peers and clients alike, including awards for our work in high-value commercial cases.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Pensions Advice
Business Sales
Commercial Contracts
Professional Negligence
Shareholder Disputes
Construction Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We specialise exclusively in disputes with a conflict-free approach.
- Ranked as a top-tier firm by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
- Fixed pricing available for corporate and legal services.
- Over 20 years' experience in financial services regulatory matters.
- Award-winning team handling high-value, complex cases.
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers & Partners
What people say
Exceptional
Knowledge and experience
Recommend them
Poise in legal battle
Top-quality service
Services
Commercial Litigation
We specialise in high-stakes commercial litigation, handling complex disputes for businesses and private investors. Our team focuses exclusively on contentious matters, avoiding conflicts of interest by not representing large institutions. Clients benefit from our technical legal expertise, commercial insight, and a proven track record in achieving favourable outcomes in heavyweight cases across sectors.
Corporate Law
Our corporate team advises SMEs and owner-managed businesses on transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. We offer fixed pricing for services such as share sales, asset purchases, and shareholder agreements. With combined legal and commercial expertise, we ensure regulatory compliance and tax-efficient structures while prioritising straightforward solutions tailored to clients' specific needs.
Pensions Advice
We provide specialist legal guidance on pension schemes, including SSAS, SIPPs, and occupational pensions. Our services cover employer obligations, trustee responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. With over 25 years' experience, we advise trustees, beneficiaries, and financial institutions on complex pension law matters, ensuring tax efficiency and adherence to evolving legislation for both small and large pension arrangements.
Business Sales
We facilitate the sale of financial services firms and regulated businesses, offering end-to-end support from valuation to completion. Our unique triage approach assesses regulatory, tax, and compliance aspects upfront. Acting solely for sellers, we provide buyer selection, deal structuring, and negotiation services, ensuring optimal pricing and terms while maintaining transparency with fixed-fee pricing options for clients.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and review commercial contracts to protect businesses in supplier agreements, customer terms, and self-employed engagements. Our services include creating tailored agreements such as exclusivity contracts and introducer arrangements. By focusing on limiting liability, defining payment terms, and ensuring enforceability, we help clients mitigate risks and avoid costly disputes arising from poorly structured contractual relationships.
People
Gareth Fatchett
Partner
Gareth has over 20 years' experience as a solicitor specialising in financial services regulation. Recognised nationally for his expertise, he guides firms through FCA compliance and complex sales processes. His practical approach to regulatory challenges has made him a trusted advisor in the sector.
Paul Crutchley
Partner
Paul is a corporate solicitor with extensive experience advising financial institutions and private companies. His expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Clients value his strategic insight and ability to navigate complex transactions while maintaining a focus on commercial outcomes.
Baljit Ruprah
Legal Director
Baljit brings significant legal expertise to our team, focusing on corporate and commercial matters. With a background in advising regulated businesses, she provides practical solutions for clients navigating complex legal frameworks and transactional challenges.
Iain Johnstone
Chartered Accountant
Iain offers over two decades of experience in corporate finance and transactional markets. Formerly heading a Midlands accountancy practice's corporate finance team, he provides valuable commercial and tax insights for business sales and acquisitions.
Rebecca Handley
Associate Solicitor
Rebecca specialises in financial services law with over a decade's experience in business sales and restructurings. She has particular expertise in Employee Ownership Trusts, helping companies establish and manage these structures effectively for successful transitions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial litigation, corporate law, pensions advice, business sales, and professional negligence claims. Our focus is on dispute resolution and specialist legal services for businesses and private investors.
How are you different from other law firms?
We focus exclusively on disputes and avoid conflicts of interest by not representing banks or large institutions. Our team combines legal, accounting, and commercial expertise to deliver tailored solutions for regulated businesses.
Do you offer fixed pricing for services?
Yes, we offer fixed pricing for corporate work and business sales, ensuring transparency with costs agreed upfront before you instruct us to proceed with any legal matter.
What experience do you have in business sales?
Our team has over 20 years' experience in financial services transactions, handling valuations, regulatory compliance, and deal negotiations. We provide end-to-end support for selling regulated firms with a conflict-free approach.
