Starting a Business

Business law governs the starting or running of a company, and it is important to be aware of the legal perspective on starting a business. If you intend on starting a business in the UK, there are a number of factors that you should consider in order to avoid any legal pitfalls in the future. These include the formation of the business as a small business, partnership concern or LLP, contractual agreements, advice on employee disputes, and raising large sums of money. As the laws governing business can be quite complex, with constant changes, it can be difficult to follow, and you should avail the services of a lawyer who can advise you on the many aspects of setting up a business. If you need legal advice over any particular issue – such as finding out which laws affect your industry – it is best to see a solicitor who specialises in business law, and that is where Legal Compare can assist you.

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"No win, No Fee" agreement where the fees are recovered from your opponent if you are successful in your claim. There is no charge if you are unsuccessful.
"Contingency Fee" agreement where you are charged a percentage of your compensation and the fees deducted from your compensation payment.
"Hourly Rate" agreement where you are charged an hourly rate regardless of the success of your claim for compensation.
"Fixed Fee" agreement where you are charged a fixed fee for the work undertaken regardless of the work involved.
"Legal Aid" where your legal fees are paid from public funds, however, you may have to pay a contribution to the fees.