Corporate and Commercial Solicitors

Experienced and professional Corporate Commercial legal support, centrally located in Bedford, Cambridge & Milton Keynes.

Woodfines > Corporate Commercial Solicitors

Why choose Woodfines for Corporate and Commercial Law?

Woodfines’ Corporate Commercial team has a proven track record of supporting businesses from SMEs to large corporations. Our team delivers expertise in complex corporate transactions and a wide range of commercial legal services.

We take the time to understand each business’s unique needs and goals, providing tailored legal strategies delivered in clear, practical language. With offices in Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes our clients enjoy local, hands-on support from experienced practitioners dedicated to your success.

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Woodfines’ Commercial Law Process

Our corporate and commercial solicitors take time to understand the specific needs of your business. This approach allows for strategic and practical legal advice tailored to the needs of your business.

Initial consultation

We listen, understand your business objectives, assess the legal and commercial landscape and identify key issues and opportunities.

Scope of Work

We will define and agree on the scope of legal services to be provided. The scope will be tailored to your specific needs and confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Legal Advice & Strategic Guidance

You will receive clear, commercially focused legal advice outlining your rights, obligations, strategic options, and the recommended path forward.

Document Drafting & Review

We prepare, review, and negotiate a range of legal documents ensuring that all documentation is legally sound, commercially viable and aligned to your business interests.

Outcome & Implementation

At the conclusion of a matter, we ensure you understand the legal and commercial implications of the outcome and assist with any required implementation steps, including regulatory filings, contract execution, or enforcement actions.

Ongoing Legal Support

We offer ongoing legal support as your business evolves, whether through retainer-based services or project-specific engagements with Woodfines’ legal specialists.

Our corporate and commercial law teams provide clear, practical advice to help businesses navigate complex transactions and safeguard their interests. From mergers and acquisitions to shareholder agreements, restructures, and commercial contracts, we work closely with clients to deliver bespoke solutions that support growth, manage risk, and achieve business objectives.

Corporate and Commercial Law Costs

We engage with you to establish your specific corporate and commercial legal needs and explain the factors that may affect cost and timeframe. These can vary depending on the complexity of the transaction, the level of due diligence required, the number of parties involved, and regulatory or compliance issues.

Our team is committed to providing clear and transparent pricing, so you know exactly what to expect from the outset.

Testimonials

Neil and the team in the run up to sale, during the DD and afterwards were great and hugely supportive. I really felt like they were on our side and not just treating us like a paying client. At the final stages of the earnout Neil again gave wise counsel and honest appraisal of the situation and how to move forward. Always on hand to discuss and responsive to all types of query.

We used Woodfines to oversee the sale of our company, Claire and her team were professional, empathetic to our circumstances and a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely recommend Woodfines and would use them again should the need arise.

Good inter-disciplinary communication. Reliable access to whoever is working on our case. Good back-up if they're busy. Quick response when they become free.

Legal 500 (2025)

The practice of Woodfines LLP Solicitors is excellent and outstanding. Always available with professional advice and guidance. — Legal 500 - 2026

The team is exactly that - a team. Communication within and across disciplines is uncomplicated. Advice and guidance is proffered in a professional manner without unnecessary "legalese". — Legal 500 - 2026

Gillian Harding's communication skills were excellent, and provided me with a clear introduction to the service being provided, and how the organisation operated providing good value.

Gillian Harding immediately put me at ease with excellent interpersonal skills, was friendly and approachable, whilst being able to actively listen, identify, and reflect back what my needs were. This gave me confidence in the service being provided. It enabled me to communicate more effectively, as Gillian quickly established a relationship with me. This was particularly important, because I found myself in an unfamiliar situation, where I had very little knowledge or expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between a corporate lawyer and a commercial lawyer?

Yes, a corporate lawyer deals with the structure of companies, including the formation, management, restructuring, business conduct, sale and dissolution. A commercial lawyer typically advises clients on contractual terms with third parties and the need for businesses to be compliant with legislation relevant to them, including the drafting and negotiating of those terms, policies and procedures.
When should I hire a corporate solicitor?

Earlier than you may think. Engaging a solicitor early can prevent costly issues later and is essential to promote the success of your business and ensure it is compliant. The more the solicitor understands your business, the better they can help you achieve your goals. Having a solicitor who knows and cares about you and your business from starting up, entering into a contractual arrangement with customers or suppliers or other third parties, planning for growth, managing disputes or preparing for sale will provide you with the knowledge and confidence that you are on the right track.
Can you help with shareholder disputes?

Yes, we can review your company’s articles of association, any shareholder agreement and assist you to understand any terms that exist and your options and approaches in negotiating a resolution of that dispute.
How much does corporate legal advice cost?

We offer flexible pricing according to the nature and assistance required. We believe legal support should be provided based on the needs of the client and the circumstances of each case. We offer an initial, no-obligation consultation before proceeding with any engagement to really understand your business, its needs and aims.
How long does it take to complete a business sale?

The timeline for a business sale will depend on factors such as how prepared you are, how complete and organised you are, the complexity and structure of the transaction, the parties involved and whether the Buyer needs to arrange finance for the transaction. Typically, the time between terms for sale, whether as an asset sale or share sale, is agreed to completion of the transaction which takes between 3 to 6 months.
What information do I need for a first consultation?

We will be able to establish a considerable amount of information from public sources and will do that at the point we establish the name and nature of your business. Where the nature of your business means that there are no records publicly available, then we will identify the information we need and guide you every step of the process. It always helps to understand your objectives, have copies of key documents and communication that has taken place, as well as the specific concerns or questions you would like us to address.
What is the benefit of a Corporate Commercial solicitor?

They will know your business comprehensively and your strategic aims and goals you have set, and can use that knowledge to shape your business documentation to deliver the outcomes you want to achieve.
Can Woodfines assist with identity verification for the The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act?

Yes, Woodfines is a registered Authorised Corporate Services Provider and can assist both individuals and companies with verifying identity. Generally, you will need to have at least one recognised form of photographic identification documentation and other supporting information as a requirement.