Corporate & Commercial
Corporate & commercial legal advice for growing and established businesses
Running a business involves constant decision-making whether that be entering into contracts, understanding and managing risk, growth and change.
NJB Legal provides practical corporate and commercial legal advice to business owners who want clarity, not complexity.
The focus is on helping you move forward confidently, knowing where the risks are and how to manage them.
Straightforward advice, not legal jargon
Many businesses avoid legal advice because it feels:
- Overly technical
- Slow to respond
- Detached from commercial reality
NJB Legal takes a different approach.
Advice is:
- Clear and written in plain English
- Focused on what actually matters to your business
- Proportionate to the size and risk of the deal
No waffle. No unnecessary documents. Just guidance you can use.
How NJB Legal Can Support Your Business
Support is available across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including:
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Business sales and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts and terms of business
- Joint ventures and collaboration agreements
- Consultancy and service agreements
- Investment and growth-related legal support
Each matter is handled with a clear understanding of commercial priorities and timescales.
Commercial contracts that protect you
Poorly drafted contracts often cause problems long after they are signed.
NJB Legal helps clients:
- Put robust contracts in place
- Understand risk before signing
- Avoid disputes through clear drafting
- Align contracts with how the business actually operates
The goal is not to over-lawyer; it is to reduce risk and uncertainty.
Support for owner-managed businesses
NJB Legal regularly works with:
- Founders and directors
- Growing and established SMEs
- Investors and acquirers
- Businesses without in-house legal teams
Advice is pragmatic, responsive and commercially aware, acting as a trusted legal sounding board when needed.
Speak to a corporate & commercial lawyer today
If you want clear legal advice that supports business decisions, NJB Legal can help.
Initial conversations are straightforward and focused on understanding what you need, not selling unnecessary services.
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Common questions about Corporate & Commercial
As early as possible. Early legal input helps structure the deal correctly, identify risks and avoid issues that can delay or derail the transaction. In many cases, problems arise because advice is taken after key commercial terms are already agreed.
Advice is provided to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, investors and growing companies across a wide range of sectors. Work typically covers day-to-day commercial matters as well as strategic transactions such as acquisitions, investments and exits.
Yes. Many so-called standard contracts are drafted to favour the party providing them. A solicitor can explain the commercial risks, highlight unusual or onerous terms and ensure the contract reflects what has actually been agreed.
A business sale or acquisition usually involves heads of terms, due diligence, drafting and negotiating the sale agreement, disclosure and completion arrangements. Legal advice ensures risks are properly allocated and the deal reflects the agreed commercial outcome.
This depends on risk, tax and commercial factors. We guide you through the implications.
Due diligence is the process of investigating a business before a transaction completes. It covers areas such as contracts, liabilities, property and regulatory compliance. Proper due diligence helps identify risks, informs pricing and protects against unexpected issues after completion.
A shareholders’ agreement sets out how a company is run, how decisions are made and what happens if shareholders fall out or want to exit. It provides clarity, reduces the risk of disputes and protects both the business and its owners.
In most cases, yes. Well-drafted terms and conditions help manage risk, limit liability and set clear expectations with customers or suppliers. Relying on informal arrangements or generic templates can expose the business to unnecessary risk.
Yes. All documentation is tailored to your business and sector.
Yes. We regularly work collaboratively with professional advisers.
The focus is on clear, practical advice that supports commercial objectives. Legal input is tailored to the business, avoiding unnecessary complexity while ensuring risks are properly understood and managed.