Navigating business regulations, mergers, contracts and other operations can be a time-consuming and laborious aspect of running your business. Our experienced solicitors are at hand to make this process as smooth as possible for you, guiding you through the legal jargon and allowing you to focus your time on what matters most.
Business
Experienced business solicitors
FAQs
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What business structure should I choose?
Initially, you should decide between a sole trader, partnership, limited company (Ltd) or limited liability partnership (LLP). Our solicitors can advise which route is the best for your business.
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How do I protect my business’ intellectual property (IP)?
Register trademarks, copyrights and patents where relevant. Proactive protection of your IP is essential, as misuse can harm your reputation.
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What are the key legal risks small businesses face?
Common risks can include contract disputes, regulatory compliance and employment law issues. If your business is facing these, get in touch with our team of expert solicitors and we can guide you through the appropriate next steps.
Team
Key contacts
Hal Branch
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal Branch
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal is the managing partner and head of dispute resolution. He has a wide range of expertise gained from over 30 years of experience in numerous areas of practice, including commercial and general litigation, inheritance disputes, employment, family law and immigration.
Aida Vyšniauskaite
Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client
Aida Vyšniauskaite
Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client
Aida graduated with a Masters degree at the Faculty of Law in Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania and undertook her Law Society Graduate Diploma in law followed by the Law Society Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Bloomsbury, qualifying as a solicitor in October 2012.
Sophie Francis
MCILEX Advanced Paralegal
Sophie Francis
MCILEX Advanced Paralegal
Sophie is a paralegal providing legal and administrative support to the Dispute Resolution and Family Law team. She has recently qualified as an MCILEx Advanced Paralegal, and is now set to begin the CILEX Lawyer course.
Sophie won Best Newcomer/Young Practitioner at the CILEX National Paralegal Awards 2025.
Emily Iveson
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson joined the firm in October 2023, starting her training contract in May 2024, working in the litigation, family and employment departments. Emily has now completed her training and qualified as a solicitor, working across the employment and disputes teams.
Tatyana Talyanskaya
Partner - Dispute Resolution
Tatyana Talyanskaya
Partner - Dispute Resolution
Tatyana is a Partner within the Dispute Resolution team and has over 16 years of experience advising multinational corporations, high net worth individuals and family offices in numerous practice areas, with a strong focus on complex cross-border disputes as well as investigations and regulatory matters.
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