MKB Law’s lawyers provide expert advice and insight for new business ventures in Northern Ireland as well as existing operations. The service provided by our Corporate and Commercial team is comprehensive. With over 20 years experience in Belfast’s commercial sector, we are excellently placed to advise on the instruction of third-party specialists, as well as handling the legal needs of your business from the earliest stage.

When you instruct a member of our Corporate and Commercial team, you will receive legal advice of the highest standard delivered in a clear and professional manner. We regularly advise clients on matters such as structuring, funding and taxation. Our comprehensive knowledge of the UK’s commercial regulatory frameworks mean that you can make informed choices when it comes to regulating relationships between your company, its shareholders and directors.

Our expert team will advise on the events that you will typically encounter, from business inception to attainment. Please view our Corporate and Commercial Brochure for more information.

MKB Law advise business buyers and sellers of all sizes. Our team will work with you from the inception of the transaction through to completion and post-completion matters. We offer expertise in specialist sectors including hotels, restaurants, bars, residential homes and manufacturing companies.

While the transaction is based on the Sale and Purchase Agreement, there are other legal documents to consider and prepare. Our Corporate and Commercial team will assist with property leases, tax deeds, contracts, intellectual property rights, and funding arrangements. We also offer expert advice on business succession planning and have been trusted advisors to many undergoing this transition.

Franchising is an effective way to expand a business into a more extensive network through the replication of a successful and proven business concept. MKB Law’s Business team will provide advice and guidance to franchisors on the suitability of a business concept and proposed structure. If you are a prospective or existing franchisee, our team can advise on a range of areas, specificially:

Franchise agreements
Property leases
Day-to-day business dealings
Employment matters

Our team also provide legal advice for both buyers and sellers regarding Distribution Agreements. This ensures that the legal relationship is clearly understood from the outset to avoid any disputes.

MKB Law advise clients across the leisure and licensed sector on a wide range of legal matters. We work closely with bars, restaurants and other outlets to obtain all the necessary licences required to trade and to deal with any objections raised by third parties. Our team offer specialist advice in relation to obtaining a liquor licence, entertainment licence and amusement permits.

Once licensed, it is important to ensure the appropriate regulations are followed. MKB Law will advise clients around the statutory and regulatory framework connected to Liquor Licensing and gaming. We also help clients to alter the premises licence if the hours or activities are changing, or the layout is being amended and to transfer the licence on sale of a business.

Disputes and disagreements that arise in your commercial dealings can be disruptive to your business. They could potentially reduce productivity and cause damage to your reputation. The Corporate Lawyers at MKB Law take a focused and direct approach to resolve such disputes as swiftly as possible.

We aim to protect our clients’ businesses, helping to maintain professional relationships with your customers, partners and stakeholders. Our Director-led dispute resolution practices allow issues to be identified quickly and settlements reached that offer the best outcomes for you.

Our Commercial Litigation Solicitors have a well-earned reputation for skill in litigation and advocacy. We have a proven track record in successfully representing small and medium-sized businesses throughout Northern Ireland. We have vast experience representing clients in proceedings such as:

Director and shareholder disputes
Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
Construction litigation
Breaches of restrictive covenants

MKB Law act on behalf of many organisations in relation to the complex problems that arise from dealing with corporate insolvency. Our team work with banks, insolvency practitioners, receivers, guarantors, directors, shareholders and borrowers. We can assist with matters such as:

 Company Restructuring
 Corporate Finance
 Corporate Recovery
 Company Administration
 Directors Duties

MKB Law’s team of expert Business Law Solicitors are the perfect choice for corporate and commercial clients seeking comprehensive legal advice concerning their business operations and activities. We pride ourselves on taking an exceptionally personal approach, getting to know you, your business and your commercial objectives to provide a service that is uniquely tailored to your needs.

Contact our team today on: 028 9024 2450 or email us: info@mkblaw.co.uk