Company & Commercial
We know that starting and developing a business successfully requires careful planning and commitment. Decisions such as the structure of your business the premises you occupy, your contracts with staff and with customers and suppliers may all need to be reviewed frequently as your needs change. Our directors have themselves many years experience trading as an SME both as individuals, in partnership and as limited companies. They have built a team with the range of essential expertise to provide the all round legal advice you will need for your business.
We are enthusiastic about developing and maintaining long term relationships with our commercial and business clients as the better we know you the more effective we can be.
We are members of the Lawyers for Your Business Scheme, a Network of law firms that offers free initial advice to SMEs and are also members of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
MEET THE TEAM
Tony Moore - Director and Solicitor - Head of the Commercial Department Katie Hughes - Director and Solicitor Grant McCall - Director and Commercial Solicitor Judith Stirratt - Secretary to the Commercial Department Stephen Brice - Solicitor
ARTICLES
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Getting Paid During the Recession
Rachael Allport, Litigation Solicitor with AMD Solicitors offers some tips to businesses.
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What would happen to your business if you were not there to run it?
Andrew Jack and Florence Pearce, Solicitors at AMD raise the question every business owner should think about.
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From Start to Finish
Katie Hughes, Commercial Solicitor with AMD Solicitors looks at your Business needs.
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Getting in shape for Business
The Downs are already starting to look more like an athletics track than Stratford. So with an improvement on last year’s time to beat, or even a first attempt looming, one thing is for sure, preparations will be key to a good run. The same can be said about running a business whether you are starting a business or ready to move to develop your business to new heights.
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Negotiating a new lease of business premises
Solicitor Katie Hughes Specialist Commercial Lawyer offers some guidance.
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Businesses and Wills - Keep it in the family?
Andrew Jack, Wills and Probate Solicitor with AMD Solicitors considers the importance of making a Will if you are the owner of a small business
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Putting Your Business First in 2011
Grant McCall, Solicitor considers what new year resolutions you should make for your business.
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Protect Your Business
Are you in full control of your business? Are your business assets fully protected?
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Companies - is it time for an update?
Katie Hughes, commercial law solicitor with AMD Solicitors considers how the recently implemented changes to the law may affect your company.
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Limiting your Commercial Risk when Acquiring a Business
Grant McCall, Commercial Law Solicitor with AMD Solicitors offers advice to businesses
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Recovering Commercial Debts in the Recession
Grant McCall explains the issues involved with debt recovery during a recession.
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Protecting Your Assets
Grant McCall, Commercial Law Solicitor with AMD Solicitors offers advice to businesses
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Limiting Your Liability
Are you a sole trader or in a partnership? Are you concerned about your financial exposure during this economic downturn? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then you should be considering converting to a private limited company or limited liability partnership (“LLP”).
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Don’t forget the Small Print!
Solicitor Grant McCall, Commercial Law Specialist with AMD Solicitors offers advice to new and existing businesses