Business and Commercial
The right legal Structure for my Business
Which legal structure is right for your business will depend on your personal circumstances, what kind of business you want to run, and what you are hoping it will achieve. It may also change as your business grows.
Working with other professionals, such as accountants, we can take you through the legal advantages and disadvantages of each, providing experienced and knowledgeable professional advice, to help you decide which is most suitable.
Buying and Renting Premises
What premises your business needs may change as the needs of your business change. At the outset you may wish to lease premises to free up your capital for business development or personal needs; if you buy them, you can develop them as you require, avoid rental increases, and treat the property as a long term investment. The property could also be used as security to raise finance.
We are there to help whatever you choose. From advising you on the terms of commercial leases to helping you through the process of buying and selling commercial property we will ensure that you receive the right legal advice for you.
Debt Recovery
When you’ve tried to get what you are due but haven’t been able to, Watson and Lyall Bowie can help. We provide a comprehensive debt collection service, from corresponding with whoever is due you the money to pursuing the matter through the courts and arranging for enforcement.
We fully appreciate that debt recovery work has to be cost effective for clients and are very aware of the commercial realities. We will provide a client specific service based on your needs.
Ongoing Legal Services
Solicitors can provide valuable services to help with the development and successful operation of your business. Watson + Lyall Bowie offer a wide range of business services including:
- Contract preparation and review
- Property sales, purchases and leasing
- Licensing advice
- Debt collection
- Advice on employment law
- Handling claims, courts and tribunals
Is legal advice expensive?
Legal fees and costs depend on the amount of work involved, the time required and how complex a matter might be. We can however tailor our services to meet your needs and budgets. Wherever possible, we will provide a written estimate of the likely fees and outlays. In some cases we can also agree fee caps that we won’t exceed without first discussing matters with you and getting your agreement to proceed.
Taking legal advice when starting your business helps make sure you get off on the right track and establishes good business practice as well as creating a relationship based on knowledge and trust so you know there is someone you can turn to when the going gets tough.
Experienced business people know they can benefit from good professional advice – and in the early stages of setting up a business, that advice can be worth its weight in gold.