Corporate, Commercial & Employment Law Services for Business

Corporate Commercial Services

Corporate, Commercial & Employment Law Services for Businesses

At PAIL® Solicitors, our strong foundation in digital media and intellectual property law complements a comprehensive corporate, commercial and employment offering. We assist clients at every stage—from start-ups to established businesses—providing pragmatic, business-focused legal support.

Our Core Client Services

Expert drafting of employment and consultancy agreements, bespoke workplace policies, and strategic guidance on workplace disputes and contractor arrangements.

We carefully review and draft all types of commercial contracts—sale, licensing, services, consultancy, and property-related agreements—minimising legal risk and ensuring clarity.

From dispute avoidance to full-scale litigation, we deliver assertive, cost-effective representation in contract enforcement and civil business disputes.

Whether acquiring or disposing of assets or shareholdings, we conduct targeted due diligence, negotiate robust terms, and support seamless transactions. Structuring and updating shareholder agreements tailored to your unique business relationships—covering rights, protections, exit strategies, and governance.

Conduct comprehensive GDPR gap analyses and design tailored compliance roadmaps.

1. Develop and implement robust data‐processing policies, records of processing activities, and Data Protection Impact Assessments.

2. Train teams on data‐subject rights, breach response protocols, and embed privacy by design principles.

3. Monitor ongoing compliance through regular audits, regulatory updates, and rapid breach management support.

Why Choose PAIL®?

With over 25 years of experience—beginning as one of the UK’s first internet lawyers—our legal advice is informed by deep sector knowledge and commercial insight. We’re not just lawyers: we’re trusted advisors who help businesses thrive in a digital-first world.

Below are more details about the commercial services that we offer:

• Drafting bespoke contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, and service contracts that define deliverables, payment structures, and intellectual property ownership.

• Advising on restrictive covenants (non‑compete, non‑solicitation, confidentiality) to protect business interests without infringing competition law.

• Preparing staff handbooks covering disciplinary, grievance, equal opportunities and data‑protection policies, ensuring compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and GDPR.

• Negotiating settlement agreements, exit packages and post‑termination restrictions to achieve clean exits with minimum disruption.

• Drafting and reviewing supply, distribution and agency agreements to secure reliable supply chains and mitigate liability exposure.

• Creating software development, SaaS and licensing agreements with clear service‑level obligations and IP assignments.

• Negotiating NDAs, MOUs and heads of terms at pre‑contract stage to safeguard confidential information and align commercial expectations.

• Conducting ‘risk‑focused’ contract audits to flag indemnities, liability caps, termination triggers and force‑majeure clauses requiring renegotiation.

• Pre‑action strategy and correspondence under the Practice Direction on Pre‑Action Conduct to position clients favourably before proceedings.

• Pursuing and defending High Court and County Court litigation, including applications for interim injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal disclosure.

• Handling domain‑name, passing off and online defamation takedowns, deploying notice‑and‑takedown procedures with hosts and platforms.

• Facilitating mediation and without‑prejudice negotiations to secure cost‑effective settlements while preserving commercial relationships.

Share & Asset Acquisitions

What We Do
We guide you through every step of buying or selling a business—or its assets—so you can focus on growth, not paperwork.

• Deal Strategy: We help you choose the best structure (shares vs. assets) and plan for tax and commercial impact.

• Due Diligence: We coordinate legal, financial and IP reviews, then summarise risks in clear, actionable reports.

• Contracts & Negotiation: We draft and negotiate all key documents (Heads of Terms, SPAs, APAs), including warranties and indemnities.

• Regulatory Filings: We handle merger clearances and sector-specific approvals.

• Closing & Integration: We manage closing steps, post-completion adjustments and transfer of employees, IP and licences.

Why It Matters

• Speed & Clarity: A streamlined process keeps your deal on track.

• Risk Control: Early issue-spotting protects your bottom line.

• Value Creation: Smart structuring maximises returns.

Shareholder Agreements

What We Do
We draft tailored agreements that set clear rules for your company, align investor interests and provide exit options.

• Governance & Voting: Define board seats, reserved decisions and voting thresholds.

• Capital & Exits: Set share-class rights, funding commitments and sale/IPO mechanics.

• Minority Protection: Include tag-along, drag-along and pre-emption rights.

• Dispute Resolution: Build in mediation, deadlock breakers and enforcement steps.

• Ongoing Support: We review and update your agreement as your business evolves.

Why It Matters

• Certainty: Clear rules minimise conflict.

• Fairness: Balances founder control with investor protection.

• Scalability: Ready for new funding rounds or a future sale.

Empower your growth with practical, focused legal support—designed for ambitious businesses.

• Conducting data‑flow mapping and drafting Article 30 records, privacy notices and retention policies compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• Advising on international data transfers, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and transfer risk assessments following the Schrems II decision.

• Drafting data‑processing agreements allocating controller/processor responsibilities, audit rights and indemnities.

• Managing data‑subject access requests (DSARs), breach reporting to the ICO, and crisis‑response planning.

Ready to Discuss?

Whether you're drafting critical contracts, managing a dispute, or updating corporate governance documents, contact us today to explore how we can support your business’s success.