Business Legal Advice
Taking the stress out of running a business with expert advice and guidance.
Trusted solicitors offering business legal support
Whether you’re in the process of setting up a new company, purchasing an existing business, or simply require practical support, our business solicitors will work with you to achieve your goals. We tailor our services to suit you and your business, whether you need help with start up, growth or protection.
How Goughs can help support your business
Our legal advice extends across all divisions of your business’corporation’s ecosystem. We act as an extension of your team, offering support, guidance and advice when you need it most.
Day-to-day operations Bringing your business idea to life Growing your company Preparing to sell 
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Our business legal advice service
Day-to-Day operations
We can assist with various administrative duties including drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, terms and conditions, ensuring you are maintaining regulatory compliance, and handling secretarial tasks such as filing relevant documents with Companies House and HMRC. Our goal is to remove the stress and assist you with the, often forgotten, administration so you can focus on growing your business without worrying about your compliance and being bogged down by red tape.
Bringing your business idea to life
Our expert business solicitors can help guide you with your business structure and putting together a realistic plan for your future growth and scalability. We understand it’s both exciting, and overwhelming to start a new business. That’s why we offer business legal advice for start-ups, to help make the process smoother, more enjoyable and legally sound.
Growing your company
Owning and running an established, successful business doesn’t mean professional guidance and support isn’t needed. If you’re focusing on expansion, we can assist with mergers and acquisitions, securing you the deal that’s right for you and performing due diligence where necessary. You may require a physical expansion of new premises and need help with contracts and negotiations, or, you’re looking for funding and investment to grow financially.
However your business is growing, our solicitors for business will be there every step of the way to ensure a smooth process, and an outcome that benefits you now, and in the future.
Preparing to sell
It’s natural for a business’s lifespan to come to an end, but preparing for a sale is vital. Our expert team can work with you and a wider team, offering advice on how to maximise the value of your business and put together a detailed exit plan and disposal strategy so you can protect your interests and leave the business without issue.
Speak to a solicitor
Whether you’re buying, selling, or running a business, having the right legal support can make all the difference. From business sales and acquisitions to contracts, disputes, employment matters, and day-to-day legal advice, our experienced team is here to support you at every stage of your business journey.
Call us
With seven offices around the South West of England, we have multiple offices you can call.
Email us
If you would like to drop us an email you can on info@goughs.co.uk
Visit us
With offices in Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Melksham and Trowbridge, you can pop in and see us. View office locations.
Why choose Goughs for business legal advice
At Goughs, we understand that every business is different, from the industry and sector you’re in and the way it’s structured, to your future plans and potential for growth. That’s why our solicitors for business approach each client uniquely, tailoring our advice and support to your company’s requirements and direction.
Our business legal advice aims to serve you in the long-term. We work in tandem with you and your team to take some of the pressure off of the scaling, restructuring, incorporating or daily operations side of things.
Our clients rate us as excellent
D H
Professional, responsive and communicative at all times during the time they provided legal services to our business.
Paul Ealey
Gemma combines sound commercial judgement with a refreshing clarity and approach. An excellent commercial lawyer.
J B, Melksham
Very helpful, efficient friendly staff. My business matter was dealt with very well. I would be happy to recommend Goughs Solicitors.
Legal 500
The commercial property team is very responsive and efficient. They are also very nice people to deal with!
T R, Chippenham
I have dealt with Goughs on a professional level for over 10 years. I have always found them to be a diligent and trustworthy company, always willing to help when I contact them. They are truly professional and hard working people. As a result of their ongoing professionalism and friendly manner, I always recommend them to my clients.