Business Law

Clitheroe Commercial Law

Complying with the law must be one of your most important considerations and you may need to consult a solicitor to ensure that any legal decisions are made with full knowledge of the Laws that may affect your business.

This section should give you a good overview some of the most important issues. However, commercial law can be complex and we would strongly advise you to contact a local lawyer before committing yourself to any legally binding contracts.

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We are an award winning law firm that offers a full range of legal services to both individuals and commercial clients. We have 96 specialist Solicitors and Lawyers in nine offices across the North of England. The firm is known for its commitment to client care and quality. We have ISO9001 Quality Accreditation and are recommended in both the Legal 500 clients guide to the legal profession and also the Chambers directory. We are also committed to the development of our staff at all levels and have Investors in People status. Our aim is to keep things as straightforward as possible whilst ensuring the needs of our clients are put first. We offer a business start up service which includes reduced rate menu pricing for start ups and a free 12 an hour interview.

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