Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Law Partner in Newcastle
We are a specialist commercial law firm based in Newcastle, UK, serving company owners, businesses, and public sector clients. With over 35 years of experience, our reputation is built on practical legal expertise, commercial insight, and the Law Society's Lexcel Quality Accreditation. Our small, focused team delivers cost-effective solutions without the overheads of larger firms, ensuring clients receive direct access to highly experienced solicitors.We prioritise clear communication, tailored advice, and proactive problem-solving to protect our clients' interests in areas such as commercial leases, employment law, contracts, and business transactions. Our commitment to quality and client satisfaction has earned us a strong track record of referrals and long-term relationships.
Services
Commercial Leases
Employment Law
Contracts
Shareholder Agreements
Debt Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialist commercial law expertise
- Our fees are highly competitive due to lean operational structure
- Direct access to experienced solicitors without junior handoffs
- We hold the Law Society's Lexcel Quality Accreditation for service standards
- Proven track record in commercial lease negotiations and debt recovery
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Lexcel Quality Accreditation
Services
Commercial Leases
We specialise in commercial lease agreements, protecting businesses from financial risks through expert negotiation. Our solicitors secure favourable terms including break clauses and maintenance responsibilities. With extensive experience in commercial property law, we ensure lease agreements align with clients' business objectives while minimising personal liability risks for directors and sole traders.
Employment Law
Our employment law service helps businesses navigate complex regulations and workplace disputes. We provide practical advice on contracts, disciplinary procedures, and compliance with current legislation. By maintaining clear documentation and proactive management strategies, we help clients prevent tribunal claims and ensure workplace policies meet legal requirements while protecting business interests.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and review commercial contracts to ensure enforceability and risk protection. Our services cover terms and conditions, supply agreements, and dispute resolution clauses. By focusing on clear evidence-based documentation, we help businesses protect cash flow through payment terms and liability limitations, while ensuring compliance with evolving international trade regulations for cross-border operations.
Shareholder Agreements
We create comprehensive shareholder and partnership agreements to define ownership rights and responsibilities. Our documents address profit sharing, voting rights, and exit strategies while protecting against financial risks from partner actions. Regular reviews ensure agreements remain aligned with business growth and changing legal requirements, providing clarity during ownership transitions or disputes.
Debt Recovery
Our debt recovery service helps businesses reclaim outstanding payments efficiently. Using formal notices and legal processes, we recover debts while maintaining client relationships. With a 95% success rate on initial notices, we offer cost-effective solutions starting at 60, adding recovery costs to debtor invoices. We handle cases of all sizes, providing confidential consultations and tailored recovery strategies.
People
Peter Millican
Associate Solicitor
Specialist commercial solicitor with extensive experience in business law, focusing on lease negotiations, contract disputes, and corporate transactions. Provides practical legal solutions to businesses across the UK.
Rhaynor Garvin
Business Development Manager
Legal professional with expertise in connecting businesses with tailored legal solutions. Focuses on expanding client relationships and ensuring access to specialist commercial law services across multiple jurisdictions.
Gwen Fitzpatrick
Associate Solicitor
Experienced solicitor specialising in commercial property and business law. Provides strategic legal advice to companies and public sector organisations, with particular expertise in lease agreements and corporate transactions.
Christina Mulholland
Solicitor
Commercial law solicitor advising businesses on contracts, employment matters, and corporate governance. Combines legal expertise with practical commercial awareness to deliver client-focused solutions.
Ella Doshi
Solicitor
Emerging legal professional supporting businesses with commercial transactions, contract management, and regulatory compliance. Provides dedicated service to clients across various industry sectors.
Questions
What commercial lease protections do you offer?
We negotiate break clauses, maintenance responsibilities, and liability limitations to protect businesses from financial risks in commercial leases.
How do you handle employment law disputes?
We provide practical advice on contracts, disciplinary procedures, and tribunal prevention while ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.
What debt recovery success rate do you achieve?
Our initial 7-day notice achieves payment in 95% of cases, with recovery costs added to debtor invoices.
Do you work with international businesses?
Yes, we advise on international contracts and commercial transactions with clients across the UK and global markets.
How do shareholder agreements protect business owners?
Our agreements define ownership rights, profit sharing, and exit strategies while protecting against financial risks from partner actions.
What makes your legal fees competitive?
Our lean structure eliminates junior solicitor overheads, providing direct access to experienced specialists at cost-effective rates.
