Jon Alvarez
Company Commercial
Luton Office
Company Commercial
A highly respected team of Company Commercial law specialists will work with you to look beyond the legal complexities to see the bigger picture to ensure we are fully aware of your objectives and work with you to allow you to achieve your business goals.
Talk to one of our friendly and experienced team on 01582 514000
Outstanding professional insight in Company & Commercial Law
We know the evolving set of ongoing challenges our clients face and pride ourselves on being equipped with the technical skill and expertise to offer outstanding professional insight and commercially focused solutions with real benefits to your business.
Client-centric solutions to your legal problem
Our focus is on objective led advice working with you to achieve what you are seeking to achieve rather than telling you what you cannot do we aim to provide solution-driven advice.
This is reflected in our firm’s history where we have built extensive professional networks based on a collaborative approach. This is combined with an in-depth understanding of commercial and corporate law to guarantees real insight and added value on every business matter we deal with.
Our experienced team regularly advise a huge range of businesses from start-ups, sole traders, small and medium-sized businesses through to multinational and international organisations across a wide range of key industry sectors.
Don't take our word for itMachins is truly consistent in offering the highest level legal work, with a combination of humanity, discretion and professionalism I have not encountered anywhere else.Machins Solicitors have a raft of expertise to call upon when dealing with either corporate matters or personal affairs. They communicate efficiently and are so personable, explaining complex issues in layman’s terms, providing the confidence you need to make the right decisions. I would highly recommend Machins.We were recommended to Machins by our accountants. We used their services for the sale of our business. They acted very professionally with great attention to detail. Mark Pelopida dealt with us almost exclusively, keeping us informed of progress and providing excellent advice. All went very smoothly with the right advice.Machins are very responsive, approachable solicitors and provide clear concise responses to our queries. They always provide what we need in good time and are a pleasure to work with.Legal 500 2022The team as a whole are always on hand to help with all legal needs, treating every issue with the care and attention you would hope a member of your own team would do so. Taking the time to respond out of hours as well, if putting your mind at ease helps the cause.Legal 500 2022A strong team across the board and in depth. Technically strong with very fast response times. They are friendly, approachable and provide good practical advice. The level of service provided did not drop during Covid-19 lockdown.Legal 500 2022
Machins is truly consistent in offering the highest level legal work, with a combination of humanity, discretion and professionalism I have not encountered anywhere else.
Machins Solicitors have a raft of expertise to call upon when dealing with either corporate matters or personal affairs. They communicate efficiently and are so personable, explaining complex issues in layman’s terms, providing the confidence you need to make the right decisions. I would highly recommend Machins.
We were recommended to Machins by our accountants. We used their services for the sale of our business. They acted very professionally with great attention to detail. Mark Pelopida dealt with us almost exclusively, keeping us informed of progress and providing excellent advice. All went very smoothly with the right advice.
Machins are very responsive, approachable solicitors and provide clear concise responses to our queries. They always provide what we need in good time and are a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500 2022
The team as a whole are always on hand to help with all legal needs, treating every issue with the care and attention you would hope a member of your own team would do so. Taking the time to respond out of hours as well, if putting your mind at ease helps the cause.
Legal 500 2022
A strong team across the board and in depth. Technically strong with very fast response times. They are friendly, approachable and provide good practical advice. The level of service provided did not drop during Covid-19 lockdown.
Legal 500 2022
Company Commercial law services
Sales, Acquisitions & Mergers
Our highly respected company commercial team have extensive experience of acting in a wide variety of transactions including mergers, sales and acquisitions (both share and asset-based).
Business Organisation & Structure
In an increasingly litigious society, having the correct legal structure can go a long way to protecting and growing your business without which your business could be vulnerable.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Our company commercial team have a wide range of experience of formal corporate joint ventures as well as the various other arrangements that may be used for short term or long term strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
Commercial Contracts
Our team is experienced in helping businesses negotiate and prepare a wide range of commercial contracts.
Employee Share Incentive Schemes
As your organisation grows you may wish to expand share ownership in order to assist with staff retention or to provide rewards for past performance or future incentives.
Investment
Whether you are seeking further investment into your business for future growth or you are seeking to invest in a new business for the first time, it is important that you are properly advised by a team who have experience of seeing the bigger picture.
Intellectual Property
A business may have taken years to develop its brands, designs, client materials and developed its knowhow. It is important to regularly consider how you protect that Intellectual Property or exploit it through licensing or joint ventures.
E-Commerce
More and more businesses are operating fully or partially online and Machins can help you navigate your legal obligations when operating your business online.
GDPR, Data Protection & Privacy
All businesses need to operate in accordance with current Data Protection and Privacy laws. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018. With the end of the Brexit transition there are bound to be ongoing changes in this area.
Aviation Law
Our firm has a long history of providing advice in this niche area having been involved with the aviation industry for nearly 50 years.
Get in touch with us
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