Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Commercial Law Services in Leicestershire
M & S Solicitors is a niche commercial law firm based in the rural Midlands with over 30 years of experience operating at the highest level. We specialise in providing clear, practical legal advice to businesses of all sizes and their owners, directors, and managers, both locally and internationally. Our approach combines the personal service of a small firm with the expertise required to compete against the largest law firms. We prioritise understanding our clients' organisations to align our advice with their business and personal strategies, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.Our team's extensive experience, including work in complex litigation and corporate transactions, allows us to offer tailored solutions while maintaining exacting standards. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships through reliability, commercial awareness, and a commitment to resolving legal challenges efficiently.
Services
Business Structures
Trading Arrangements
Disputes
Employment
Insolvencies
International Services
Emergency Action
Business Protection
Training
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in commercial law.
- Our advice is delivered in clear, accessible language.
- We combine personal service with high-standard legal expertise.
- We prioritise understanding clients' business strategies for tailored solutions.
- Our team has acted in complex cases at the highest legal levels.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Totally professional
Excellent legal advice
Best solicitor
Cost-effective service
Treated with respect
Services
Business Structures
We advise on optimal business structures for growth and compliance, including company formations, partnerships, and joint ventures. Our expertise ensures alignment with clients' strategic goals while minimising legal risks. Clients benefit from tailored solutions developed through decades of commercial law experience.
Disputes
Our dispute resolution team handles complex commercial conflicts through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. We focus on achieving favourable outcomes while minimising disruption to clients' operations. With experience in high-profile cases, we combine tactical precision with commercial pragmatism.
Employment
We provide comprehensive employment law services, from contract drafting to tribunal representation. Our proactive approach helps businesses navigate regulatory requirements and resolve workplace disputes efficiently. Clients receive practical guidance to maintain compliance and workplace harmony.
International Services
Our international expertise covers cross-border transactions, trade agreements, and dispute resolution. We support businesses expanding overseas with locally informed strategies while maintaining UK compliance. This service leverages our extensive experience in global commercial law frameworks.
Business Protection
We develop bespoke protection strategies for intellectual property, contracts, and corporate assets. Our proactive risk assessments help clients safeguard their commercial interests through enforceable legal frameworks tailored to their industry-specific needs.
People
Robert Hughes
Director
Qualified in 1982, Robert specialises in complex litigation and corporate transactions. He has worked internationally, including with VSO in the Solomon Islands, and focuses on delivering commercially astute legal solutions for business clients.
Andrew Shipley
Consultant Solicitor
With experience in large city firms, Andrew advises on international trade and corporate disputes. He holds higher court advocacy rights and contributes to industry bodies, combining technical expertise with strategic business insight.
Michael Knibbs
Consultant
Michael provides corporate and commercial advice, specialising in mergers, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements. With experience across regional and national firms, he offers pragmatic solutions developed over 30 years in practice.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on commercial law, including business structures, disputes, employment, international transactions, and corporate protection strategies tailored to business needs.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we handle cross-border transactions and advise businesses on international trade agreements and compliance requirements from our Midlands base.
How do you ensure legal advice aligns with business goals?
We prioritise understanding clients' operations to deliver commercially relevant advice that supports both immediate objectives and long-term strategies.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
Our emergency action service addresses time-sensitive legal issues, ensuring prompt responses to protect clients' interests during critical situations.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team includes solicitors with over 30 years' experience, higher court advocacy rights, and roles in international legal networks, providing depth across commercial law specialisms.
