Business Law
Business Formation
Structuring new ventures properly: incorporation, shareholder agreements and founder arrangements.
Overview
How we approach business formation
The decisions taken in the first month of a business — share classes, vesting, decision thresholds — determine how easily it can raise money or be sold later.
We set up structures that are simple enough to run and robust enough to survive disagreement.
Common situations
- Incorporating a limited company or LLP
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Founder vesting and leaver provisions
- Share option arrangements for early employees
- Restructuring an existing group
Our Process
Four stages, agreed in advance
A consistent structure applied to every matter in this fictional practice.
01
Initial consultation
A structured first conversation where we map out your formation position, the outcome you want and the realistic routes to get there.
02
Scope and cost agreement
You receive a written plan setting out the work, who will carry it out and a transparent fee structure before anything begins.
03
Strategy and progress
Your named solicitor progresses the matter, negotiates on your behalf and updates you in plain English at every meaningful stage.
04
Resolution and aftercare
We conclude the matter, hand over a clear record of what was agreed and set out anything you should review in the future.
FAQs
Business Formation questions
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Next Step
Speak with a solicitor about your matter
Book a consultation and a named solicitor will set out your options, the likely timeline and a clear indication of cost — in this demonstration, entirely fictionally.