Smart choices, solid foundations
Running a business is a challenging exercise, requiring strategic deal making, people management and the careful management of cash flow.
For agricultural businesses, this complexity is increased by the day-to-day management of your holding. With so many plates spinning, it’s easy to let focus slide on essential legal compliance issues.
Running a business through a limited company or limited liability partnership gives investors financial protection and tax advantages, and many agricultural businesses adopt this approach. However, it’s important to remember this also exposes directors to potential offences, which can lead to criminal sanctions if not handled properly.
Some of these financial and tax advantages require the creation of subsidiary companies, or other changes in the structure of the company. By complying with Companies House filing requirements and company law, you can build confidence in any future purchasers of your business, showing them that it’s built on solid foundations, and worth the price being paid.
When it comes to ensuring you’re handling company law correctly, we’re here to help. We advise agricultural and rural businesses on constitutions, restructuring and all related legislation. As a firm with specialisms in both agricultural law, and private company and partnership law, our team services the needs of small and medium-sized farming businesses throughout the South West.
How we help
When you partner with us, you gain access to an experienced team that goes far beyond the scope of traditional legal services. We take the time to understand your business and its specific requirements, allowing us to deliver tailored advice and practical solutions.
We also appreciate the value of a joined-up approach with other professional firms. If your farming business has a preferred accountant, for example, we’ll work collaboratively, implementing their recommended changes to your business’ structure.
Our team combines experience in high-pressure corporate firms with the commercial awareness and grounded approach needed to operate in provincial firms. Our full service capability allows our commercial team to draw on the experience of property, employment and litigation lawyers who are specialists in their sector, and ready to provide practical, jargon-free advice. Whether you need assistance with restructuring, reviewing existing agreements or resolving disputes, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
To engage our team as your strategic legal partner in building a solid foundation for your farming business, – contact one of our team of legal experts.