Eddison Cogan Lawyers
Family & Commercial Law Specialists
+44 (0)117 389 0523
Practical legal advice for the realities of business
Business & Commercial Law
Running a business involves constant decision-making - often under pressure, often without complete information. Legal issues rarely arise in isolation. They tend to sit alongside commercial realities such as risk, relationships, timing and cost.
We advise business owners, directors and investors on how to approach those situations with clarity and control. Our work spans both preventative structuring and the resolution of disputes, allowing us to support clients at every stage - from putting the right framework in place to addressing problems when they arise.
Legal support across the lifecycle of a business - from initial structure through to
growth, change and challenge.
Businesses rarely stand still. They are set up, adjusted, tested and, at times, reshaped as circumstances change.
The areas below reflect the points at which legal structure, relationships and risk most often need careful attention.
The right structure allows a business to function clearly and grow with confidence, whether you are starting out or revisiting arrangements that no longer quite fit.
Buying or selling a business
A sale or purchase is not just a transaction, but a transition, and careful structuring helps protect your position both during the process and afterwards.
Employees and employment issues
Employment issues are rarely purely legal, and benefit from advice that takes account of both the legal position and the practical realities of running a business.
Where ownership or control is shared, clear roles and well-defined relationships help a business operate smoothly and avoid difficulties later on.
Well-drafted agreements should reflect how a business actually operates, while providing protection if circumstances change.
When issues arise, early advice can make a significant difference. We help you manage risk, resolve disputes where possible, and take a firm approach where needed.
How we work in practice
Commercial issues rarely arise in isolation. They tend to develop within wider business realities - relationships, financial pressure, timing and risk.
Our focus is on understanding the situation as a whole before determining the most effective way forward. In some cases, that means putting the right structure in place early to avoid future problems. In others, it involves resolving disputes where positions have already begun to harden.
We approach each matter with a combination of legal precision and commercial awareness. This includes being clear about risk, realistic about outcomes, and proportionate in how issues are addressed.
Where appropriate, we work alongside specialist accountants or tax counsel to ensure that advice is properly coordinated and reflects the full picture.
Some situations involve more complex structures - for example, where there are multiple shareholders, interconnected businesses, or assets held across different jurisdictions. In these cases, careful analysis and coordination are needed to ensure that advice reflects the full commercial picture.
Clear Prices. No Surprises.
We adopt time billing, fixed fees, retainers and subscriptions. In some circumstances, clients pay over time or at the conclusion of their matter.