Commercial Department
We have a dedicated commercial department with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial property, property development and general commercial law. We provide a comprehensive service and can support you a with the purchase, development sale or leasing or commercial property.
Commercial Property
We provide practical advice and expertise combined with in-depth legal knowledge to support you across a range of commercial matters. These include: (CHECK)
- Purchase of industrial sites, retail units, offices and development land
- Covenant and title matters
- Planning issues including planning obligations
- Funding and Stamp Duty Land Tax
- Leasehold transactions, assignments and terminations
- Corporate and personal tax implications
- Property & land Development
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial disputes are a fact of business life as businesses small and large may seek to recover debts and enforce contracts or other rights to protect their interests.
Our litigation team combine robust representation with commercial acumen to achieve practical dispute resolution to fit your business needs. This could be about protecting your position before proceedings are issued, mediating and negotiating settlements or pursuing the matter to trial. our commercial Dispute Team provides advice and assistance in respect of all types of commercial disputes, including the following:
- commercial contract disputes
- partnership disputes
- shareholder and director disputes
- professional negligence
- property land and building disputes
- landlord and tenant
- intellectual property
- insolvency
Commercial Law
Our experience and expertise means that we can give you comprehensive advice on the following matters: –
- Buying and selling of unincorporated businesses.
- Partnership Agreements.
- Partnership disputes.
- Licensing Law.
- Telecom Mast Agreements.
- Acquisition leasing and disposal of business premises.
- Bank and other lending.
- Efficient Service To provide a more efficient service the department is now centred on our Pontefract office, however we are available to see clients at either of our offices (Castleford) or your place of business. Whilst we are proud of our local connections; being based close to the motorway network means we are able to serve a large client base throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
Please follow the links for matters relating to commercial law and commercial dispute resolution.
Jack joined the firm as a paralegal in June 2018 and began his traineeship in September of the same year. Keen and diligent, Jack advises on a variety of matters from corporate to commercial and residential real estate. Jack always takes a pragmatic and flexible approach with clients, understanding their objectives and focused on achieving them. Jack qualified as a Solicitor in November 2020.
Following a career in banking Jonathan joined the firm in 2004, qualified into the commercial department as an assistant Solicitor and was appointed Partner in 2010 and Managing Partner in 2017. Jonathan is also a Notary Public, one of a few in the North who is able to serve a number of clients requiring notarial services.
Jonathan specialises in all aspects of Land/Property Law, dealing mainly with commercial property work where Jonathan has developed a sound following due to his ability to advise and negotiate complex lease and business acquisition transactions in a constantly changing marketplace.
Jonathan acts for a number of clients with large commercial property portfolios, advising on sales and purchases; all aspects of leases and lease renewals (both landlord and tenant); Authorised Guarantee Agreements; business sales and purchases and partnership agreements.
Jonathan also manages a residential property caseload and prides himself on his ability to deal with matters quickly and efficiently.
Jonathan also sits on the board of a number of local voluntary organisations.
Chris has over 30 years’ experience in commercial law matters. He has developed a wide network of clients and contacts and consequently acts on behalf of a large number of local individuals and companies as well as several national and international organisations. Chris is also a Notary Public, one of few in the Yorkshire region, which is an asset to the international companies he represents.
Chris acts on behalf of a number of farmers and land owners with extensive agricultural portfolios.
Away from the legal environment Chris is an ordained Anglican priest and, as a member of the Ecclesiastical Law Society, can provide valuable insight into ecclesiastical law matters. Chris is also a trustee of various local and national charities.