Business and commercial law
Running a start-up, family company or local service business brings enough decisions already. Tim's Barristers helps you set the right structure, agree workable contracts, manage director duties and deal with disputes before they become more expensive.
Company formation Poole businesses can rely on starts with more than registering an entity. The ownership, decision-making and exit arrangements matter too.
We advise on sole trader, partnership and limited company structures, including liability, control and practical administration. Founder agreements and shareholdings should be clear before pressure arrives.
Make the rules early.
Plan share ownership, reserved decisions and the responsibilities directors take on.
Set out contributions, authority, profit arrangements and what happens if a partner leaves.
Record roles, intellectual property, funding and decision-making while relationships are strong.
Understand conflicts, record-keeping and compliance obligations as the company grows.
Commercial contracts Bournemouth businesses use should deal with payment, delivery, liability and termination in plain terms. We review and draft supply agreements, service contracts, purchase orders and terms of business.
Small gaps become large arguments.
Director duties advice and shareholder disputes Dorset companies need often overlap. We help identify the issue, protect the business and choose a proportionate response.
Get advice on conflicts of interest, company records, board decisions and duties owed to the company. Good records make difficult decisions easier to explain.
Discuss director dutiesWe advise on shareholder agreements, minority protection, board disagreements and partnership breakdowns. Negotiation or mediation may resolve matters; formal proceedings remain available when needed.
Discuss a business disputeA business sale solicitor can keep the legal work moving while you focus on the people, figures and operation being transferred.
Review heads of terms and decide between an asset purchase and a share purchase.
Support due diligence on contracts, property, staff arrangements, liabilities and compliance.
Review warranties, indemnities, restrictive covenants and the points that need careful drafting.
Coordinate with accountants and other advisers so signing and completion stay organised.
Contractual compliance, data protection and consumer-facing terms can affect every customer relationship. Get the documents checked before a problem reaches your inbox.
Review cancellation rules, payment terms, service limits and information given to customers.
Check contractual data responsibilities, privacy wording and the records your business should keep.
Address the commercial terms and operating risks that arise in construction, hospitality and other service businesses.
Tell Tim's Barristers what you are setting up, reviewing or trying to resolve. We will focus on practical advice and workable outcomes for your Dorset business.