Department Contact
Tel: 01942 673431
Email: comms@dootsons.co.uk
Direct Fax: 0207 067 9522


Offices
61 - 63 Church Street
Leigh
Greater Manchester
WN7 1AY

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6 Eckersley Precinct
Alma Street
Atherton
Manchester M46 0DR

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Jackson Avenue
Culcheth
Warrington
WA3 4EJ

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Commercial

Andrew Stockton's Commercial Department enjoys an outstanding reputation in the north west . We can provide the depth and breadth of expertise at competitive local rates. During all stages of business development through acquisition, expansion, sale or merger we can help you realise your business ambitions.

We understand that time is money - and we can advise you how to negotiate the many complex regulations and laws affecting your business. Our proactive style and practical and innovative approach will enable your business to reach it's maximum potential.

Dootsons is a member of the the Law Society's "Lawyers For Your Business" scheme. This scheme is particularly aimed at those starting out in business and an initial free, half hour consultation is available in certain circumstances

We can help with:

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Business Sales and Purchases
Whether you are looking at a sale of assets or share capital we have the experience to deal with the transaction and protect your interests. We will negotiate the contract and advise on disclosure of information to reduce potential warranty claims. We will advise on the best way to sell which may include company formations for the acquisition or financial assistance from the target company, or hiving down part of a business or company ready for sale.

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Company Matters
From formation of new companies, incorporation of an existing business and shareholder and cross-option agreements to alteration of memorandum and articles of association, dealing with rights issues and reorganisation of share capital, we are able to advise on most aspects of private company work.

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Commercial property
Sale and acquisition of any commercial property (including agricultural), whether tenanted or not, site assembly for development, granting and taking of options to purchase land conditional on planning etc. We undertake work for High Street banks requiring approval of legal titles for secured lending

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Agency and Distribution Agreements
Mainly in relation to the sale and distribution of goods and services.

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Contracts
Terms of business for the supply of goods and services.

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Employment issues
Advice on contracts and statutory procedures, disciplinary and conduct issues, termination of employment.

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Environmental issues
Effect of contamination on land, responsibility for remediation, negotiation of terms to reduce liability.

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Franchising
Advice on and negotiation of franchise agreements, including terms upon which property is to be acquired and held for the franchise, limitation of continuing liability of franchise.

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Landlord and Tenant
All aspects including granting and taking of leases, dilapidations issues, assigment and surrender.

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Licensing
Applications for premises and personal licences (liquor) and gaming and betting licences.

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Partnership matters
Partnership agreements, retirement and dissolution, Limited Liability Partnership agreements and conversion from partnership to limited liability status.

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Property development
See commercial property.

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Tax Planning
Organisation of assets and companies to provide exit strategy and best long-term inheritance tax planning