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Herrington Carmichael is ranked as a ‘Leading Firm’ by Legal 500, 2023.

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Herrington Carmichael has been ranked in Chambers UK 2021.

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We were named ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ at the Thames Valley property awards.

Startup & New Business Services

We offer a full range of legal services to support, protect and ensure the success of new businesses. Use the buttons below to find out more about our specialist teams and how they can help your new business.

Start-Up & New Business Services

We offer a full range of legal services to support, protect and ensure the success of new businesses. Use the buttons below to find out more about our specialist teams and how they can help your new business.

Top Tips for correctly filing company shares

This podcast will help businesses to avoid filing mistakes that can be costly further down the line and have a negative impact on the company.

Top tips for transferring company shares

This podcast explains how transferring company shares is not as simple as you may think, and the processes you should follow.

The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms?

In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty.

Top Tips for registering your company with Companies House

This podcast is for new businesses looking to register their company and will help you avoid making mistakes that can be costly further down the line.

A Franchisor’s Guide to Setting up a Franchise Network

Business franchising involves an established business allowing a third party to trade as their own businesses under the franchisor’s brand.

What is a franchise Operations Manual?

When taking a franchise, the franchiser will provide the franchisee with two key documents; the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual.

What is a Franchise Agreement?

When taking a franchise, the franchiser will usually provide the franchisee with two key documents; the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual.

Introduction to Franchising

The market research carried out by BFA proves that franchising is an effective and profitable method of establishing a business.

Making your term loan business friendly

There are several ways to make a term loan facility suit your needs, at the same time as keeping your lender happy.

Start-up business: what your standard terms and conditions should cover

Are you a new start-up business? Here are 5 key considerations on what your standards terms and conditions should cover.

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Listen to our Corporate & Commercial Lawyers as they talk to The Legal Room UK.

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Herrington Carmichael offers legal advice to UK and International businesses as well as individuals and families. Rated as a ‘Leading Firm 2024’ by the legal directory Legal 500 and listed in The Times ‘Best Law Firms 2023 & 2024’. Herrington Carmichael has offices in London, Farnborough, Reading, and Ascot.

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