Services & Fees

Below are the commercial law services I most commonly provide, organised by area. My practice covers contracts, corporate structures, employment arrangements, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and disputes that arise from running and growing a business in England and Wales. The services are calibrated for founders, SMEs, and the intermediaries who advise them.

Each service links to a page where I describe the work in more detail, set out a typical scope, and, where applicable, a fixed fee.

To discuss your requirements, whether they fit one of these services or call for something tailored, please email me at geoffrey@caesar.co.uk with an outline of your matter. I aim to respond within 24 hours to arrange a call and give you a quote.

Start & Structure Your Business

Every business stands on its founding documents. Articles of association, shareholders' agreements, partnership and LLP agreements, and the corporate housekeeping that sits behind them set the rules for how the business is owned, governed, and one day exited. The services in this section help you put that foundation in place at incorporation, refresh it before a funding round or sale, or update it when the business has grown beyond the structure it started with.

Whether you are a solo founder, a small group of co-founders, or an established business with new shareholders coming in, getting these documents right early is one of the most cost-effective pieces of legal work you can do.

Customers & Suppliers

Most of a business's commercial value sits in its contracts with customers and suppliers. Well-drafted agreements give you clarity on price, performance, and risk allocation. They also give you a clear basis for resolving disputes if they arise. The services in this section cover the main forms of commercial agreement, drafting and reviewing terms for sales of goods, services contracts, agency and distribution arrangements, franchise structures, and the standard B2B and consumer terms that sit at the foot of most websites.

If you sell to other businesses, you need clear B2B terms; if you sell to consumers, you need terms that work with the Consumer Rights Act and related legislation. I draft bespoke agreements and review agreements presented to you.

Build & Manage Your Team

Hiring is one of the most consequential decisions a growing business makes, and the contractual foundations matter from the very first hire. The services in this section cover the full lifecycle: offer letters; employment contracts calibrated for junior and senior roles; consultancy agreements for self-employed engagements; the core HR policies you are expected to have in place; and settlement agreements that document an agreed exit.

I work with employers across hiring, day-to-day management, and departure, and I also act for senior employees on contract reviews. Whether you are taking on your first hire or addressing a more delicate departure, the right document at the right moment makes the rest of the process straightforward.

Data & Compliance

Almost every business now holds personal data and is expected to handle it lawfully. The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the related framework set the standards for privacy notices, cookie use, data sharing, international transfers, and how you respond when something goes wrong. The services in this section put the documentation, policies, and processes in place so you can demonstrate your position if a regulator, customer, or investor asks about them.

This work is most cost-effective when it is done early, sized to the business, and refreshed periodically. I cover the full set of data protection documents and the operational artefacts that sit behind them, including breach response plans, records of processing activities (ROPA), and data subject access request (DSAR) support. I also cover the know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) compliance requirements that regulated sectors must maintain.

IP & Brand Protection

Intellectual property (IP) is among the most valuable assets that businesses own and is often among the least well-documented. The services in this section put your IP position on a clear footing: documented ownership of the work created by founders, employees, and contractors; licences for using third-party IP and for letting others use yours; trademark co-existence where it is needed; and prompt action where someone is using your IP without permission.

An IP audit at the right moment, typically before a funding round or sale, surfaces gaps in time to fix them. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and IP assignments handle the day-to-day flow of confidential information and ownership. Cease-and-desist correspondence is the right first step when a problem has already arisen.

Technology & AI

Technology contracts and artificial intelligence (AI) governance are a fast-evolving area where the legal framework has changed materially in the past two years and continues to do so. The services in this section cover the contracts that businesses building, buying, or deploying technology need: software-as-a-service (SaaS) terms, software licences, managed services agreements, and the technology escrow advice that accompanies them.

On the AI side, I help businesses put workable governance in place, assess their position under the EU AI Act where relevant, update existing contracts to address AI use, and structure procurement so that the right questions are asked of suppliers before signature. The work is calibrated for businesses that want a strong, defensible position without having to build a dedicated compliance function.

Disputes

Most commercial disputes can be resolved without proceedings, and the right legal advice early is often what makes that possible. The services in this section are designed to give you a senior view, fast; an advice call to assess the position, written advice on a more substantial matter, focused work on contract interpretation or termination rights, and the correspondence and settlement documents that move a dispute towards resolution.

Whether you are responding to a difficult email or preparing for mediation, the goal is to provide clarity on the strength of your position and realistic options, and to handle the work that follows in a structured, cost-controlled way.

Contract Dispute Advice Call
Contract Dispute Written Advice
Contract Interpretation
Mediation Brief Preparation
Commercial Settlement Agreement
Termination Rights Review
Without Prejudice Letter

Get in touch

To instruct me on any of these services, or to discuss something tailored, email geoffrey@caesar.co.uk.