Clough & Willis Solicitors, Commercial and private legal services UK

Commercial & Corporate Solicitors

Successful and strategic decision making is vital to the growth and development of any business and the specialist commercial and corporate solicitor department of Clough & Willis delivers commercially aware legal advice which is timely and practical.

Providing focused commercial and corporate legal services, the team works with clients from a wide commercial base. These range from Owner-Managed Businesses, Business Start-ups, Sole Traders, Private Limited Companies, Partnerships, large national businesses and Franchises.

Every business is individual and has bespoke goals. The team at Clough & Willis works closely with business owners and directors to help them achieve their specific objectives. They also work in conjunction with the commercial property law team, the employment law team, tax planning department and various other professionals in order to achieve the most appropriate outcome for clients and advice on the implications of their intended plans.

The team works with businesses across all sectors and industries and have particular expertise in manufacturing, care homes, banking, engineering, industrial, retail, food & drink, hotel and leisure, information communication technology, waste management and recycling, funeral directors and professional services.

The commercial & corporate solicitors' team at Clough & Willis has the ability to advise you at every stage of the business cycle.

Commercial Law
Commercial agreements are needed to define key business relationships and the team can advise on matters including the following:

  • Agency, Distribution and Supply agreements
  • Bespoke Commercial Contracts
  • Franchising
  • General commercial contracts
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  • Terms and Conditions of Business
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Partnership Dissolutions
  • Terms and conditions
  • Stock Purchase Agreements

Corporate Law
Complex corporate transactions require responsive, pragmatic and commercial solutions and the Clough Willis' team of experienced corporate law solicitors can help with legal matters including the following:

  • Acquisition and disposal of shares
  • Advice on the implications of the new Companies Act 2006
  • Advice on Funding Documents (debentures, personal guarantees, cross guarantees, loan notes)
  • Asset Sales/ Purchases
  • Corporate Finance
  • Companies Act 2006
  • Companies limited by guarantee
  • Company formation
  • Debentures
  • Employee Issues (TUPE/ Property)
  • Fixed and Floating Charges
  • Restructuring Business/Company
  • Shareholders Agreement
  • Joint ventures
  • Loan Notes
  • Management buyins (MBI's) ( Corporate Transaction Work)
  • Management buyouts (MBO's)
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Phantom Finance Assistance
  • Restructuring
  • Shareholder Tax Planning and Management
The team works with you to understand your business and is committed to helping you achieve your business' aims. For more information on how Clough & Willis can help you achieve your business goals contact Shahid Azam, shahid.azam@clough-willis.co.uk.
Phone us on 0800 083 0815 E-mail us at info@clough-willis.co.uk

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We have been using Clough & Willis for ten years and found them to be very efficient in all aspects of their work. What I like about their firm is that they cover a wide variety of legal services and are very quick to respond to our needs.

Nigel Compsty, Managing Director
H Compsty & Son Ltd


The contact for my name change and divorce was Marie Whittaker who again was completely professional and gave me complete confidence from out first meeting. My divorce proceeded smoothly, quickly and efficiently. I was updated regularly by letters and phone calls.

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"Level of service seems just right. The friendly, helpful staff explained procedures well and made everything clear."

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"The team are a pleasure to work with, friendly but always professional in their dealings. Following the successful sale of my business to Veolia Environmental Services plc, I continue to play a key role in the business. I would recommend Clough & Willis to business owners."

Chris Wright Recycling
H Chris Wright


"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, personally, and on behalf of the Directors of SRS for all the time and work you put into the successful MBO. Professional at all times, your advice was client focused and to the point, and we were particularly impressed at your ability to work to a tight schedule, ensuring we completed on our deadline date."

Alex Docherty,
Director Sound Reduction Systems


Throughout the whole process, Clough & Willis kept me well informed and my stress levels to non-existent. I felt completely looked after with the team taking care of my best interests, I felt they had complete control and it was very reassuring.

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From first contact to the last, everyone has been very professional and reassuring through what has been an emotional and stressful time for us and without the help of your company it would have been much more difficult for me and my husband.

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I was very impressed with your firm at the outset when I first called in November 2009 after my uncles death. All staff from the receptionist and secretary through to the Partners were professional, friendly and helpful and provided the best response out of the 3 Bury firms I called.

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Clough & Willis are very understanding and made me feel valued, they showed me respect knowing I was albeit apprehensive of dealings within the legal profession and their workings

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Besides being professional Clough & Willis are also friendly and kind, making one feel relaxed able to communicate easily about the business in hand which they see to efficiently keeping in contact continually. Thank you for all you did.

Krystyna Bzdega


From reception through secretarial to solicitor the approach and attention to detail in handling my case was professional and gave me confidence that the matter would be handled to my satisfaction.

Mr M Booth


I have dealt with Clough & Willis for years since we moved to the area from Manchester and both my husband and I always appreciated your helpfulness and professionalism. Thank you

Theresa Moreen Woolley


Lorraine, I would just like to say "thank you very much" for all your hard work and assistance in the letting of the above property. The negotiations were somewhat protracted, due to a breakdown on my client's side, and I feel that your persistence and hard work led to the eventual lease completion. I look forward to working with you in the near future. Kind regards, Neil Higson, for and on behalf of Nolan Redshaw Ltd

Nolan Redshaw Chartered Surveyors


We have been impressed with the friendly professionalism of all staff, Rebecca Green has been wonderfully helpful, thorough, patient, kind and supportive. Her reassuring guidance has made some very sad and difficult times easier to bear. We hope Rebecca receives recognition for her excellent service.

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