Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Law Partner in London
Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited is a boutique commercial law firm with specialist tax expertise, based in Central London. With over two decades of experience, we provide tailored legal solutions for private companies, particularly growth-focused businesses navigating complex commercial and tax landscapes. Our team combines technical legal proficiency with a deep understanding of commercial drivers, offering services ranging from contract drafting and dispute resolution to corporate restructuring and share incentive schemes.We prioritise value-for-money service delivery, leveraging our tax knowledge to deliver holistic solutions without the need for external accountants. Our client-centric approach ensures clarity, transparency, and strategic alignment with business objectives, as evidenced by our 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from over 300 reviews.
Services
Business Contracts
Agency Agreements
Joint Venture Agreements
Tax Structuring
Share Buybacks
Restrictive Covenants
Corporate Restructuring
EMI Options
Director Disputes
Shareholder Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 22 years of specialist commercial law experience with tax integration.
- Our boutique team provides tailored agreements for complex corporate transactions.
- We combine legal and tax expertise to eliminate the need for external advisors.
- Clients praise our cost-competitive, transparent pricing model.
- Our 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating reflects consistent delivery on time and within budget.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Knowledgeable advice
Prompt support
Tax expertise
Cost competitive
On time and within budget
Services
Business Contracts
We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to align terms with client objectives while mitigating legal risks. Our expertise covers agency agreements, distribution contracts, and collaboration frameworks. Clients benefit from compliance with UK regulations and tailored clauses addressing termination, liability, and intellectual property protection.
Corporate Restructuring
Our team advises on tax-efficient share restructurings, mergers, and group reorganisations. We implement new share classes, draft shareholders agreements, and manage Companies House filings. Clients receive strategic guidance to align ownership with growth goals while minimising inheritance and capital gains tax liabilities.
Share Incentive Schemes
We design and implement EMI options, growth shares, and other share incentive plans to align employee interests with business performance. Our tax-aware approach ensures compliance with HMRC requirements while maximising entrepreneurial relief opportunities for company founders and directors.
Director Disputes
We resolve disputes involving directors and shareholders through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Our focus includes enforcing restrictive covenants, managing garden leave, and drafting service agreements to prevent conflicts. Clients receive pragmatic solutions to protect business interests during leadership transitions.
Tax-Efficient Structuring
Our integrated tax expertise informs all legal advice, from share class design to cross-border transactions. We advise on inheritance tax mitigation, corporation tax deductions, and income tax liabilities for share transfers, ensuring clients achieve optimal financial outcomes without compromising legal compliance.
People
Catherine Gannon
Founder
Catherine founded Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited over 22 years ago, combining legal expertise with tax knowledge to deliver strategic corporate solutions. She specialises in share restructurings, EMI options, and director disputes, consistently praised for her ability to manage complex transactions efficiently.
Stephen Ogwel
Corporate Lawyer
Stephen advises on private company transactions and cross-border matters, with a focus on drafting commercial contracts and governance frameworks. His client-centric approach ensures clarity and risk mitigation in agency agreements and joint ventures.
Questions
What areas of law does Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited specialise in?
We focus on commercial law with tax integration, including contracts, corporate restructuring, share incentives, director disputes, and shareholder agreements.
How does Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited handle tax considerations in legal advice?
Our lawyers incorporate tax expertise into all services, advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax implications for share transactions and corporate reorganisations.
Can Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited assist with international business transactions?
Yes, we advise UK-based companies with international operations and foreign clients entering the UK market, particularly in corporate restructuring and contract negotiations.
What makes Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited different from larger law firms?
Our boutique structure allows direct access to senior lawyers with tax expertise, eliminating the need for external consultants and reducing costs.
How are legal fees structured at Gannons Solicitors Commercial Law Limited?
We offer transparent, competitive pricing with fixed fees where possible, ensuring no hidden costs for our corporate and tax advisory services.
Do you provide support for director-shareholder disputes?
Yes, we resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation, focusing on restrictive covenants, share valuations, and exit strategies to protect business interests.
