Whatever your needs our team of specialist corporate and commercial lawyers work closely with you to achieve your goals.

Our team of specialist corporate and commercial lawyers work closely with you to achieve your commercial goals.

We believe that our success is due to our practical approach to business and the relationships we build with our clients. We believe clients want a solicitor who not only knows the law but who can draw upon their experience to provide clients with effective solutions to their particular situation.

We have a flexible team, able to respond to the needs of our clients and with the resources to manage all sizes of transactions and matters for small to medium sized organisations as well as large multi-national companies.

Clients are recognising the advantages of a provincial practice that, in the majority of instances, can offer comparable levels of expertise to city law firms, without the city costs. We believe the continued expansion of the department and our client base demonstrates clients appreciate and benefit from our approach to business.

Client comments

"Wilkin Chapman LLP's commercial team are easily accessible and able to provide effective legal advice as and when we need it at competitive rates. They understand the pressures involved in running a business and they always explain things in plain English"
Mark Barford, North Quay Seafoods

"Wilkin Chapman LLP's standard of service on corporate transactions is outstanding. The team's commercial approach and commitment to providing innovative legal solutions is first-rate. they have the expertise and experience to be able to provide timely and practical advice when dealing with complex transactions."
Mick Wilkinson, Chairman, Quayside Distribution

" We are delighted with the comprehensive legal advice provided by the commercial team at Wilkin Chapman LLP. They have shown a particular understanding of the issues of setting up in business in the UK and they have offered practical solutions to our business objectives which have contributed to the success of our company in this country."
Jerzy Laszcz, managing Director, Can-Pack UK Ltd

What we can do for you

Types of work undertaken:

• Corporate:
  • Acting on banking and security aspects of an international banking facility involving cross-border and inter-creditor security issues and complex financial assistance issues.
  • Acting for the sellers on a multi-million pound MBI of a family based company involving substantial warranty issues between director and non-director shareholders
• Commercial:
  • Acting on the negotiation, preparation and implementation of a variety of commercial contracts.
  • Acting for a number of small businesses and business start ups advising on the real risks involved in running a small business.

Our team of corporate and commercial lawyers have significant experience of dealing with all aspects of corporate and commercial issues. Corporate matters include: company sales and purchases, mergers and acquisitions, MBO's, MBI's, refinancing, corporate finance and corporate re-organisations. Commercial matters include: commercial contracts, strategic alliances, intellectual property, insolvency advice, competition law, Consumer Credit Act and Data Protection Act issues.

The team act for multi national companies, national corporations and SMEs with transaction values up to £90 million. They can draw upon a wealth of knowledge and experience, having previously worked for top 10 London and regional law firms and provide cost effective solutions whether it be on complex corporate matters or on the day to day issues of running a business.

Recommendations

"The thorough and punctual six-strong team at Wilkin Chapman continues to represent satisfied sellers and in £10m plus MBOs, share sales and acquisitions, as well as providing commercial advice on contracts worth £21m. Russell Eke is prepared to put in the hours and meet very tight deadlines" -  Legal 500 2009