Commercial Law

Silver Shemmings have the knowledge and ability to assist clients in the start of a transaction to the end.  We offer guidance on the inception of a project including advice and preparation of contractual documents.

We are able to assist with the buying and selling of businesses and our aim is to ensure that we give you the commercial advice that is necessary to make this a seamless transaction.  We take time to understand your business whether you are a major Plc,  a small company or sole trader.

We can advise and draft a range of commercial contracts including PFI, Construction Contracts, Agency Agreements, Standard Terms and Conditions, Procurement, Joint Ventures, as well as advising on Competition Law. Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Retention of Title and general Company Law.

We aim to provide advice clearly without using “Lawyer’s jargon”.  We pride ourselves on giving the assistance you need promptly and are happy to agree a budget for such advice.

Our Lawyers have the experience and the ability to help and advise in reviewing insurance wording and assisting on policy disputes, reviewing policies on advising on Privacy, Disability Discrimination, Competition Law and all areas of company law including Insolvency issues and also company restoration and Directors liabilities.

Whilst the philosophy of Silver Shemmings is that disputes should be avoided, we can advise on contractual disputes, debt recovery, fee claims and insolvency including the issues statutory demands and winding up petitions.  We have considerable expertise in dealing with professional indemnity claims especially in the construction, accountancy and legal areas.