Leading Corporate and Commercial Legal Firms in East Anglia

Our solicitors at Hansell have specialist knowledge of corporate and commercial law that helps assist businesses based in Norwich, Norfolk, and across East Anglia. From dealing with acquisitions and shareholder agreements to advising on supply agreements and employment law, our solutions are tailored to your growth ambitions and advance your long-term interests.

A Full Service Commercial and Corporations Law Firm

Our lawyers have specialist knowledge in both commercial law and corporations law so that you can be sure that every aspect of your business is adequately covered. Whether you have a cross-border transaction or a straightforward local trading agreement, our advice is law-based, commercially relevant, and always presented clearly.

From navigating your company’s internal structure and finances to sorting out supplier contracts, Hansells can provide you with efficient, cost-effective legal advice. Our dedicated team can advise you on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including mergers, acquisitions, sales, contractual issues, and shareholder agreements. We can also provide guidance on IT contracts, data protection, contracts for staff, and terms and conditions. If you need support in your business operations, we’re here to advise you on all aspects of corporate and commercial law.

Our corporate & commercial law services.

At Hansells, our Corporate & Commercial Team can offer a range of services relating to corporate law, including:

  • Business start-ups.
  • Mergers & acquisitions.
  • Joint ventures & shareholder agreements.
  • Corporate finance.
  • Dispute resolution.
  • Partnerships & LLPs.
  • Franchising.
  • Data protection.
  • Intellectual property.
  • Sales & distribution arrangements.
  • Corporate restructuring & insolvency.
  • Tax advice.
  • Consumer law.

While sometimes used synonymously, there is an important distinction between corporate and commercial law. Corporate law is specifically about a company’s structure, organisation, governance, and consolidation. It encompasses topics such as shareholder rights, obligations of directors, and corporate capital.
Commercial law, on the other hand, is broader in focus on the everyday operations of a company like contracts, terms of trade, and compliance with laws. They make your company both commercially viable and legally sound together.

Corporate law is more closely connected to businesses as legal bodies, helping them navigate a range of issues to do with the structuring of a business. It deals with a company’s needs, including company formation, operation, acquisitions, liquidation, and much more. Also known as business or company law, corporate law can have a direct impact on the sector and wider economy within which the business operates.

Commercial law is considered a more general range of legal services relating to business transactions, whereas corporate law is more specifically about the lifecycle of the business from formation to mergers and acquisitions to insolvency.

What is commercial law?

Commercial law is a broad term that refers to a range of services relating to the running of a business – from intellectual property rights to negotiating cross-border sales or contracts. It can also cover individual legal matters such as employment contracts and consumer protection. Essentially, commercial solicitors help clients successfully navigate any legal issue that involves commercial operations and transactions.

It’s wise to involve legal counsel early on—when beginning a company, entering a joint venture, entering into a contract, or pursuing a merger or acquisition. It saves you from expensive problems later.

Yes. We regularly advise UK businesses on compliance matters, including GDPR and IT-related agreements. Our solicitors ensure your business is protected across all legal and regulatory areas.

Yes. Whether you’re a startup or an established SME, our team tailors legal solutions to your size and sector. We provide practical, accessible advice that supports your growth.

Yes. Our commercial solicitors regularly handle cross-border agreements and can ensure your contracts comply with UK and international laws.

A commercial solicitor can help draft or review service agreements, supplier contracts, terms and conditions, partnership agreements, NDAs, and more ensuring they protect your business interests.

Yes. Shareholder disputes can become complex and impact your business operations. A corporate lawyer can help you resolve the issue quickly, whether through negotiation or legal proceedings.

Experienced corporate & commercial law firm in Norwich & Norfolk

We recognise that your corporate & commercial law requirements are unique to you.

Our advice is tailored to suit:

You as an individual

Your organisation

Your specific business needs

Our skilled legal professionals:

Provide the tools and guidance you need

Help you achieve the right outcome for your company

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For more information and a no obligation discussion, please complete the contact form or call us on 01603 615 731.

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Consultant Solicitor

Commercial Property

Adrian Toulson

01603 275 825

 adriantoulson@hansells.co.uk

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Paralegal, Commercial and Employment Law

Commercial, Employment

Helen Cogman

01603 751 920

 helencogman@hansells.co.uk

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Managing Partner

Commercial, Commercial Property, Employment, Partners

Kathryn Hirst

01603 751 932

 kathrynhirst@hansells.co.uk

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Associate Solicitor

Commercial

Miranda Punter

01603 224 813

 mirandapunter@hansells.co.uk

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