Company law solicitors
Get expert advice on company law and corporate governance
UK company law can be complex, involving a mixture of statutory provisions, regulations and codes of practice. It is vital that corporations large and small understand and can demonstrate compliance. Our experienced company law solicitors can help.
Our company lawyers offer advice on general corporate law compliance and corporate governance to public and private companies and limited liability partnerships, including advice to companies and boards on the Companies Acts and related regulations.
How our company law solicitors can help you
We advise on conflicts of interest, self-dealing, directors' duties and shareholders' rights and the drafting of companies' articles and other constitutional documents to ensure compliance with the Companies Act and relevant codes of conduct. Given the rise in litigation and in shareholder activism, it’s more important than ever that boards understand their duties and powers and that articles and other governing documents are carefully drafted and align to actual and best practice in the way in which an organisation is actually run.
We provide a bespoke boardroom training service to companies both public and private on these issues and related matters including the availability of and limits to Directors and Officer’s insurance.
Public sector governance
Governance is a key area of concern for all public and quasi-public sector bodies, local authorities, universities, charities, registered providers, police authorities, fire and rescue authorities and health trusts.
Our company law solicitors can help you adapt to new legislative requirements, best practice and Corporate Performance Assessment achievement and bring together governance, internal control, risk management, legal awareness and compliance in the way that suits you best. We offer comprehensive in house training on corporate governance and directors' duties.
Our depth of knowledge throughout the public sector enables us to provide in-depth advice on joint working arrangements. As a major national practice, we can draw on the special expertise of our corporate team to help you set up partnerships, joint ventures and innovative structures for joint service delivery. Our public sector governance advice offers a joined-up seamless service such that corporate structures are consistent with regulatory, procurement and state aid considerations.
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Accolades
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Who we have dealt with on the sale of our business have been exceptional they support you every step of the way, they always make themselves available to speak with you and fully support you in all areas to make sure it runs smoothly.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Superb collaboration between the teams making selling a business far more cohesive.
Legal 500, 2026 -
I have been impressed with all staff I have dealt with at Weightmans. Above all they are humans and treat other professionals and more importantly clients as individuals sharing their personal experience to guide clients through usually very tricky times.
Legal 500, 2026 -
They are extremely adept and can manage nuances around early stage finance deals. They don't just deal with the issue, they take hold of the full legal aspect when required.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
Their strengths are their knowledge, research and attention to detail. They left absolutely no stone unturned.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
They go above and beyond in making sure that the clients know what's going on and they retain a very good relationship with them.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
Worked with the Corporate team at Weightmans for a long time now, and they continue to support us in all aspects of our business. They have a great ethos that is pragmatic and deal focused. What has set them apart for me is their understanding of the business as a whole, they are interested in our business and how it operates which allows them to give us far more valuable advice.’
Legal 500 2026 -
The firm really understands our business so our engagements with the team are seamless. We work with a really super team with excellent experience and different approaches.
Chambers 2025 -
The team provides great technical ability whilst importantly seeing things from a very practical and commercial viewpoint, seeking solutions rather than just highlighting risks.
Legal 500 2026 -
They take a commercial and pragmatic approach whilst having the technical knowledge expected of a high-quality law firm.Nothing was too much trouble for the Weightmans team and they made the complicated process simple and seamless.Weightmans offers transparency, constant updates and the feeling of a one-to-one service.The Weightmans team is technically excellent, easy to deal with and very responsive.They offer pragmatism and approachability, understanding the requirements and challenges at hand.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
The team at Weightmans offers pragmatic and commercially sound advice. They ensure the deal outcome meets the objectives of all parties. It's a commercially savvy and wise team.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans understands how we work and has adapted to our way of working.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans understands the potential challenges that arise and explains them in simple terms. They offer solutions that are simple and executable and have very strong knowledge and experience.
Chambers 2025 -
The Weightmans team took a pragmatic approach, focusing on the commercial risk and ensuring that the client was protected appropriately.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans do a great job. They look after clients and always deliver. They're a proactive firm with good communication. The whole team is strong.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans brought a pragmatic, commercial approach supported by high technical ability.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans has a well-resourced team. They give quick responses and are good with clients - I can't fault their client service.
Chambers 2025 -
Their support and guidance through the process was excellent, including their knowledge of our business.
Chambers 2025
