Partner Paul Stock was the first Solicitor outside of the city centre to provide commercial law services in this region.

Since the firm was established, over thirty years ago, we have led the commercial market in the east Manchester region.

We continue to expand our excellent and strong team in commercial law comprising three partners and a trainee Solicitor.

James O’Donnell, Paul Stock and Rebecca O’Donnell have a formidable reputation for first class commercially sound advice. They have a proven track record and a reputation that speaks for itself. They continue to provide legal advice to blue chip companies and international companies dealing in the UK. They continue to deal in heavyweight Merger and Acquisition work and deal with all aspects of commercial law. The team also has a strong and valued local client base and are able to deal with any Company matter regardless of the matter type or value.

The areas of expertise comprise the following:-

• Commercial Property – Sales, Purchases, Leases, Landlord and Tenant disputes, pension scheme transfers, re-mortgaging.
• Business Sales and Purchases
• Asset Sales and Purchases
• Share Sales and Purchases
• Merger and Acquisition Work
• Partnership matters – agreements, disputes and dissolution,
• Insolvency matters – both personal and corporate
• Commercial Agreements – terms and conditions of business, shareholder agreements, and any other commercial contracts
• Commercial Litigation – Mediation, Debt Recovery and Court Proceedings

 

Litigation

Litigation does not necessarily mean court proceedings. Often disputes whether between individuals or commercial entities can be resolved through negotiation and increasingly, mediation. A commercial relationship is more likely to survive if a resolution through negotiation can be achieved.

This would also avoid significant court costs which can prove to be expensive.

Nonetheless, if negotiations break down and the matter remains unresolved we can take you through the court process from issuing and drafting your claim, dealing with the complex nature of evidence and dealing with final preparation for a trial at court. We can also advise upon tactical measures which can be taken once the claim has been issued and also upon your enforcement options. It is appropriate at an early stage to consider, in the event that you are successful, how you enforce payment of any Judgment in your favour from the losing party. In any litigation case we adopt a holistic approach and enforcement will be considered and discussed at the outset of your case.

Our commercial team has both the experience and skill, to negotiate tactically to achieve the best results for our clients. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our clients understand the commercial and legal reality of any dispute and the likely costs, timescale and outcome.