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Starting or structuring a business
Choose the right structure from day one and put the agreements in place that protect you, your co-founders and your investors.
Buying or selling a business
Whether you are acquiring a competitor, bringing in investors or planning your exit, our solicitors handle the whole transaction under Scots law.
Contracts and agreements
Clear contracts prevent disputes. We draft, review and negotiate the agreements your business relies on every day.
Commercial property and leases
Buying, selling or leasing commercial premises in Scotland, from missives and LBTT to rent reviews and lease extensions.
Disputes, claims and debt
From unpaid invoices to shareholder fallouts, we resolve commercial disputes early where we can and in court where we must.
Planning for the future
Plan for retirement, exits and the unexpected, so the business you have built is protected and passes on smoothly.
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Every business, dispute and commercial property service we offer, grouped by practice area.
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Business formation and structuringBusiness sale and purchaseBusiness succession planningCommercial contractsContract drafting and reviewManagement buyoutsMergers and acquisitionsPartnership agreementsShare purchaseShareholder agreementsStarting or structuring a business
Choose the right structure from day one and put the agreements in place that protect you, your co-founders and your investors.
Buying or selling a business
Whether you are acquiring a competitor, bringing in investors or planning your exit, our solicitors handle the whole transaction under Scots law.
Contracts and agreements
Clear contracts prevent disputes. We draft, review and negotiate the agreements your business relies on every day.
Commercial property and leases
Buying, selling or leasing commercial premises in Scotland, from missives and LBTT to rent reviews and lease extensions.
Disputes, claims and debt
From unpaid invoices to shareholder fallouts, we resolve commercial disputes early where we can and in court where we must.
Planning for the future
Plan for retirement, exits and the unexpected, so the business you have built is protected and passes on smoothly.
All 25 services
Business law 10
Disputes 9
Commercial property 6
Articles of Association, dividends, shareholder rights and what happens when owners disagree.
Why the Model Articles rarely suit a company with several shareholders, and how tailored Articles deal with share classes, pre-emption, drag along, tag along, leavers and deadlock.
What directors must check before paying a dividend: distributable profits, relevant accounts, solvency, the Articles and directors’ duties, plus documentation, unlawful dividends and 2026 to 2027 dividend tax rates.
Why shareholder disputes happen, the rights shareholders have and how disputes are resolved in Scotland, from negotiation and mediation to unfair prejudice petitions and derivative proceedings.
How to build a business continuity plan in Scotland: key person risk, powers of attorney, wills, shareholders’ agreements, customers, suppliers, premises, data and insurance.
How business interests are treated when a marriage, civil partnership or cohabiting relationship ends in Scotland, the restructuring trap, valuation, and how to protect your business.
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Choosing a structure, setting up properly and knowing when to get legal advice.
Sole trader, partnership, limited company or LLP? A plain English comparison of business structures under Scots law, covering liability, tax, registration and changing structure…
Five practical questions to answer before choosing a business structure in Scotland, with a quick guide to which structure fits and the next steps…
The key moments when advice from a business solicitor in Scotland saves time and money, from starting up and signing leases to disputes, staff…
How to fund a start-up in Scotland: bank and government-backed loans, equity investment and share issues, convertible loan notes, advance subscription agreements, and SEIS…
The legal documents every Scottish business needs, Scots law signing and contract points that catch people out, and a simple routine for keeping documents…
Articles of Association, dividends, shareholder rights and what happens when owners disagree.
Why the Model Articles rarely suit a company with several shareholders, and how tailored Articles deal with share classes, pre-emption, drag along, tag along,…
What directors must check before paying a dividend: distributable profits, relevant accounts, solvency, the Articles and directors’ duties, plus documentation, unlawful dividends and 2026…
Why shareholder disputes happen, the rights shareholders have and how disputes are resolved in Scotland, from negotiation and mediation to unfair prejudice petitions and…
How to build a business continuity plan in Scotland: key person risk, powers of attorney, wills, shareholders’ agreements, customers, suppliers, premises, data and insurance.
How business interests are treated when a marriage, civil partnership or cohabiting relationship ends in Scotland, the restructuring trap, valuation, and how to protect…
Asset or share deals, preparing to sell and what your solicitor does at each step.
How buying or selling a business works in Scotland: asset or share deals, due diligence, the sale agreement, price and tax, preparing to sell…
How to prepare a business for sale in Scotland: goals, tax and structure, protecting value, a legal housekeeping checklist, data room preparation and going…
The advantages and disadvantages of asset sales and share sales for buyers and sellers in Scotland, covering tax, liabilities, employees, contracts and property.
LBTT, commercial leases, repair obligations, energy rules and holding property in a company.
How LBTT works on commercial property in Scotland: current purchase and lease rates, worked examples, three-yearly lease returns, deadlines, penalties and reliefs.
How tenants of new or refurbished buildings in Scotland can limit repairing obligations: defect exclusions, schedules of condition, service charge caps, collateral warranties and…
Where the Heat in Buildings Bill stands in October 2026, what already applies to commercial buildings in Scotland and what owners, landlords, tenants and…
What it really costs to move property into a limited company in Scotland: LBTT on market value, the 8% Additional Dwelling Supplement, Capital Gains…
How to buy distressed commercial property in Scotland from lenders, administrators, liquidators and receivers: limited warranties, title checks, due diligence, tax and protection.
Better contracts, getting paid and resolving business disputes under Scots law.
How Scottish businesses can avoid contract disputes and deal with them quickly: key clauses, protecting cash flow, first steps, prescription, ADR, court and enforcement.
What Scottish landlords need to know when a tenant proposes a CVA: how CVAs affect leases, voting, future rent claims, break rights, guarantees and…