Business Law Overview

Reasons to choose Wilson Browne

Commercial Law Services for Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Landowners

Running or growing a business comes with complex legal matters. Whether you’re acquiring a new business, restructuring, negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, or safeguarding your assets, having the right legal support can be the difference between smooth operations and costly mistakes. At Wilson Browne Solicitors, our experienced commercial law team offers tailored, practical solutions designed to support businesses of all sizes — from start-ups and SMEs to large corporate groups and private investors.

Why Choose Wilson Browne for Your Business?

Almost two centuries of experience & local presence – serving businesses across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. With offices in Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Leicester we know the area, we know the market and just as importantly, we’re on your doorstep.
Recognised expertise: Many of our commercial law solicitors are listed in the respected directory “The Legal 500” — a testament to our technical skill.
Practical, cost-effective legal advice: We deliver solutions that balance legal rigour and commercial pragmatism, helping clients navigate complexities without incurring disproportionate costs.
Broad range of services in one place: Our team handles everything from corporate transactions and contracts, to property, disputes, insolvency, employment issues and more — a one-stop solution for most business needs.
Close collaboration with business owners: We work not only with large corporations but also with SMEs, entrepreneurs and private investors — tailoring our approach around your business’s size, sector, and ambitions.

Corporate & Commercial / Company Law.

Company formation, structure and governance
Shareholder & investor agreements, share schemes
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A), business sales, and disposals
Restructuring, financing, investments, transfers & reorganisations
Contracts, supply/trade agreements, T&C, data protection, intellectual property & licensing

Commercial Property & Land / Rural & Agricultural Land

Buying, selling or leasing commercial properties
Property acquisitions and disposals for private landowners, developers, housing associations, and corporate landlords
Agriculture and Rural Land

Employment Law & HR Advice for Employers

Drafting employment contracts, policies & procedures
Advice on grievances, disciplinary matters, redundancy, termination & settlement agreements
Redundancy, discrimination, TUPE transfers, tribunal claims and employment-related disputes

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Professional negligence, partnership/shareholder conflicts, debt recovery, contract disputes
Intellectual Property (IP) disputes — trademarks, copyright, licensing issues
Mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms
Flexible fee options including no-win-no-fee / conditional fee arrangements (where applicable)

Specialist Sectors & Social Housing

We provide tailored legal services for niche sectors such as agriculture, logistics, charities, social housing providers and landlords.

What Types of Clients Do We Work With?

Start-ups, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses; PLCs and subsidiaries of overseas parents; private landlords; developers; corporate landlords; housing associations; agricultural landowners and rural businesses; companies undergoing expansion, restructuring, M&A or exit; employers requiring HR, employment-law or regulatory support; businesses facing disputes, insolvency, debt issues or complex transactions