Whether you are contemplating setting up your own business, buying or selling a business, or simply need advice on a business issue, our commercial team has the knowledge and expertise to assist you.

We understand that your business is unique, which is why you need expert advice tailored to your individual requirements.

Our specialists provide practical, cost effective advice to individuals, partnerships (including Limited Liability Partnerships) and companies in all areas of business including: -

• company formations
• shareholder agreements
• partnership agreements & disputes
• commercial agreements
• commercial leases
• commercial property sales and purchases
• business acquisitions & sales
• commercial remortgages
• terms of business
• dispute resolution

We are also able to help you, as an employer, to ensure that you have all the necessary contracts and procedures in place to comply with current legal requirements, and more information of these services can be found in our Employment pages.

Licensing

Whether you are a small village hall, a shop or a large hotel or restaurant, and you carry out, or plan to carry out any of the activities listed below, you may need a licence: -

• Retail sale of alcohol
• Supply of alcohol by clubs
• Provision of entertainment
• Provision of late night refreshments

Failure to comply with the new licensing requirements can lead to serious penalties including a fine of up to £20,000 and/or up to 6 months’ imprisonment, so it is important that you get it right.

Our team of specialists are here to help you through the licensing process and can assist you with the making of the following applications: -

• Premises Licence
• Personal Licence
• Club Premises Certificates
• Temporary Events Notice
• Amendment or variation of all applications

So if you do not think that you have the correct licence, contact us today to find out how we can help.

If you require further information or would like to discuss matters in confidence, contact us either at our Kendal or our Milnthorpe offices.