Whether you are starting a new venture, running an established company or looking to grow, the legal decisions you make along the way matter. At Challenor Gardiner, our business law solicitors in Oxford have been advising local businesses since 1851 – offering clear, practical guidance without the fees associated with large national firms.
We work with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and organisations of all sizes, providing straightforward advice on the legal issues that affect businesses at every stage.
How we can help your business
Commercial contracts and agreements
A well-drafted contract protects your business from the outset. We can draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Supply and service contracts
- Terms and conditions of business
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Agency and distribution agreements
If you are entering into any significant commercial arrangement, taking legal advice before you sign can save considerable time and expense later.
Starting and structuring a business
Getting the right legal structure in place from the start helps avoid complications as your business grows. We can advise on the most appropriate structure for your circumstances – whether that is a sole trader arrangement, a partnership, or incorporation as a limited company – and prepare the necessary documentation to formalise your arrangements.
Buying or selling a business
Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions you are likely to undertake. We can guide you through the process from heads of terms to completion, advising on due diligence, structuring the transaction, drafting sale and purchase agreements and handling the legal aspects of the transfer.
Commercial property for businesses
Finding the right premises is important for any business. We act for both landlords and tenants in relation to commercial leases and can advise on:
- Taking a new lease or renewing an existing one
- Lease negotiations and key terms
- Tenant default, repairs and dilapidations
- Assignment and subletting
- Forfeiture and possession
If you are looking to buy or sell commercial property rather than lease, our commercial property solicitors can advise on the full conveyancing process.
Business disputes
Even with well-drafted contracts in place, disputes can occur. If you find yourself in a contractual disagreement with a supplier, customer or business partner, early legal advice can make a significant difference to the outcome.
We always look to resolve matters without resorting to court proceedings where possible, and we will be clear with you from the outset about the costs involved and the realistic prospects of success. Where litigation is unavoidable, our civil litigation team can represent you in the County Court and High Court.
Find out more about our civil litigation and dispute resolution services
Why choose Challenor Gardiner for business law advice in Oxford?
Oxford businesses benefit from working with solicitors who understand the local business environment. Based in the city centre on New Inn Hall Street, we have been supporting Oxford’s commercial community for over 170 years – from independent traders and family businesses to partnerships and limited companies.
Whether you are looking for a commercial solicitor or business law advice in Oxford, our team can help.
Unlike large national firms, we offer a personal service where you will deal directly with an experienced solicitor rather than being passed between teams. We keep costs transparent and will always discuss fees with you before we begin work.
- Established Oxford solicitors since 1851
- Direct access to experienced solicitors
- Plain-English advice with no unnecessary jargon
- Lexcel accredited for practice management standards
- Competitive fees with no hidden costs
Get in touch
For business law advice in Oxford, call us on 01865 721451 or email info@challenor-gardiner.co.uk. All initial enquiries are without cost or obligation.
All initial enquiries are without cost or obligation, so please call us now on 01865 721451 or, email info@challenor-gardiner.co.uk or complete our Free Online Enquiry contact form to discover your bespoke fixed price quotation