Services for your business

Disputes can be an unwelcome distraction to running a business. Our team are used to working for businesses to minimise the disruption that disputes cause. Whether your business is large or small, and whatever sector you’re in, our disputes team are experienced, commercial negotiators. We focus on what’s important to you and try to avoid […]

As soon as your business gets a call, or a letter lands on your desk, notifying you of a possible investigation or prosecution, it is vital to be proactive and contact a specialist criminal defence lawyer for help and guidance from the very outset. The more prepared you are and the sooner you begin, the […]

Commercial property disputes often involve particularly complex areas of law.  Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important that correct and commercial legal advice is sought at the earliest opportunity. We act regularly for commercial landlords, commercial tenants and residential landlords with a portfolio of properties and we liaise closely with solicitors […]

When you’re running a business, it’s essential to know that you’re covering all the legal bases when it comes to looking after your employees. Employment law is constantly changing and staying abreast of developments is vital,  not only to avoid pitfalls but to make sure you have the right legal processes in place to keep […]

We offer specialist residential conveyancing services for lenders, relocation and chain-breaking companies who require “high volume services”. Our specialist business relocation team deals solely with high-volume instructions from companies operating in the property market. We aim to provide an excellent, technology-led service without being face-less. For us, whether you’re instructing once or 100 times, the […]

Property and land are major assets for your business and it remains vitally important to regularly review how your assets are managed. Whatever your situation, you need to make sure that you are supported by a team of Commercial Property legal experts who really understand what you’re trying to achieve (as well as the law). […]

When you run a business, finding the time and budget to deal with legal problems can be tricky. You need to know that you can get excellent legal advice efficiently, effectively and in plain English! We’re dedicated to making sure it works for you and that means using it to create and maximise your opportunities […]

Working with horses can mean spending time doing the one thing you love – whether that’s galloping across the fields, competing in events or helping others to.  But the joy can very quickly get replaced by worries, responsibilities and liabilities. It’s easy to get swept away in the fun and excitement and end up having […]

We all accept that cash-flow can make or break a business. We also all encounter slow payers, non-payers or disputed debts from time to time. Knowing what to do about them, however, can require some expert advice. Acting for you we can advise you and even keep the pressure on debtors for you to help […]

For over 100 years Wards Solicitors have been providing local businesses and individuals with expert legal advice. Our 12 offices are located across the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset region and each provides the same level of specialist legal service. What that means is that wherever you or your […]

Whether you are setting up a business abroad, buying or selling a property or trading with another country, our Notary Public, Michael Gupwell, can guide you through the process from start to finish.  Michael can help with authenticating and witnessing documents from around the world, making sure all relevant checks have been carried out as […]