Commercial
+ New Business

Starting a business, or expanding into new services, products, or markets can be daunting. It is often not obvious what you should do first, or who to turn to for advice. A new business or project can involve a large variety of legal issues that traverse a range of specialist areas. At AB we have developed an approach that allows us to work closely with clients to navigate through all the complexity - from concept to launch. Whatever your plans may be - trust us - we can make them happen.

At AB we pride ourselves on making sure our client’s ideas come into fruition. If you’re creating or expanding - reach out. Let’s do it together.

— Nik Albrecht, Director, AB

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Terms of Trade / Engagement

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For any enterprise, the relationship with its customers or clients is at the heart of the business - and as any good lawyer will tell you, a relationship can only ever be as good as the contract it’s governed by. A clear, commercial, client-friendly set of terms is worth investing in.

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Employment Contracts -

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Few things are more important to a business than its people. Put your best foot forward when onboarding new staff with an employment contract that’s clear, concise, transparent and replicable. Often this will be the first document a prospective hire sees, so get it right.

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Shareholders Agreements -

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No business with more than one owner should ever be without a Shareholders Agreement. Not only will it save you significant legal problems (and expenses) in the future, the process of creating one makes you ask some questions that every business owner should put their mind to.

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ESOP Schemes -

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Equity participation is one of the best approaches to motivating and retaining your employees - and for start-ups in certain sectors (e.g Tech), it’s practically expected. Setting up an ESOP scheme (properly), can open up a whole market of talent that may otherwise be out of reach.

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New Business Packages-

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Once you strip away the intangibles, every business is just a collection of contractual arrangements. By anticipating the documents you need, you can save time and money, all while ensuring a high quality foundation for your business. AB can help you plan ahead.

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Business Sales & Purchases

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Whether you are buying or selling, it is absolutely essential that the agreement is tailored to the deal - and there are few documents that are litigated more frequently. This goes double if your transaction involves an earn-out or other non-standard payment structure.

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