Corporate and Commercial Legal Advice for UK Businesses
Legal Support for every stage of your Business
Finding the right Commercial Lawyers for your Business matters. Running a company generates legal questions at every stage. Contracts need reviewing. Deals need structuring. Disputes need managing before they become more expensive than they need to be. Our team works with SMEs and growing companies across Manchester and the UK.
Our Corporate and Commercial Legal Services
Business Contract Drafting and Commercial Advice
We draft and review business contracts of all types, from supplier agreements and terms of business to bespoke commercial arrangements.
Company Formation & Trademarks
We advise on company formation, shareholder agreements, founder arrangements and trademark registration for new businesses and growing companies.
B2B Debt Recovery
Our solicitors advise on pre-litigation debt recovery for businesses, helping you recover what you are owed without the cost and delay of formal proceedings where possible.
Outsourced General Counsel
Access experienced commercial solicitors on a flexible basis, without the overhead of a full-time in-house hire.
Franchise Advisory
We advise on franchise agreement review, negotiation and drafting for both franchisors and franchisees before committing to long-term obligations.
Due Diligence & Risk Advisory
Our solicitors advise on commercial due diligence, helping businesses identify legal risk and structural issues before a deal completes.
Mergers, Sales & Acquisitions
We advise on the full transaction process, from heads of terms and due diligence through to completion, for both buyers and sellers.
Corporate Structuring & Reorganisation
We advise on group restructuring, holding company arrangements, demergers and reorganisations for businesses that need their structure to evolve.
Commercial Disputes
Our solicitors advise on pre-litigation dispute resolution, helping businesses manage contract disputes and commercial conflicts before they escalate.
Commercial Property (Leases)
We advise landlords and tenants on commercial lease review, negotiation and drafting, making sure obligations are understood before signing.
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Marium Razzaq MCIArb Solicitor & Director, MAR Legal
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Marium has 22 years of experience advising on commercial and employment law matters. She is individually authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID: 277854), a registered mediator for the DIFC Courts, a Part II Advocate, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Her work covers the full range of corporate, commercial and employment matters that businesses and individuals face, from contracts and transactions through to disputes and workplace issues. She has acted on high-profile cases throughout her career and was recognised as part of the fastest growing women-led business in the UK.
What our clients say about MAR Legal
Siarah Nawaz
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MAR legal helped us put together a joint venture agreement and the service was excellent. They took the time to understand the commercial aims of both parties and drafted an agreement that was clear and well structured.
The advice was practical and easy to follow, and the whole process felt smooth and professional. I would definitely recommend MAR legal for any business collaboration or joint venture work.
Abdulrahman Bushaiba
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We had a fantastic experience with MAR Legal as we needed urgent certification of documents for legalisation and Tanawish made the whole process straightforward. She was polite, professional, and very responsive, explained the steps clearly, arranged the verification quickly, and delivered the certified copies promptly. Great service and I would definitely use them again.
S S
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Great value, great service. I would recommend.
Rakeeb Patel
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Used for passport verification. Quick, convenient and very professional. Would highly recommend!
Josh Buffin
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I instructed MAR legal to review and advise on a commercial contract and the service was spot on. The advice was clear, practical and tailored to my business. Everything was turned around quickly and I felt confident moving forward once it was complete.
I would definitely use MAR legal again for future contract work.
Ajay Singh
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I used MAR legal to help draft a shareholder agreement and the service was excellent. Everything was explained clearly and the advice was practical and easy to follow. They made sure the agreement covered all the important points and protected everyone involved.
The process was straightforward and handled efficiently. I would happily recommend MAR legal to anyone needing support with shareholder agreements.
Cecily Grimwood
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I had a positive experience with MarLegal - the team was clear, confident and highly counicative throughout the process. Would happily recommend their services to those looking for professional and legal support.
Aleksander Pistol
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Very quick and efficient service, provided at a surprisingly affordable cost.
Henry Meyer
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I have been working with MAR Legal on a complex matter and have been very impressed by their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Communication has been clear and timely throughout, and the team has taken a thoughtful and structured approach at every stage.
I would be happy to recommend MAR Legal to anyone seeking reliable and professional legal advice.
Jamie Davies
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I contacted MAR Legal for advice on a settlement agreement offered by my employer and found the service extremely helpful. The team took the time to go through the agreement in detail, explaining each clause clearly, including notice pay, compensation, confidentiality terms and post-employment restrictions.
They made sure I understood my rights and options before signing anything and highlighted points that could be clarified or improved. MAR Legal also assisted with raising amendments and communicating changes, which made a big difference during what was a stressful time.
Everything was handled professionally and discreetly, and I never felt rushed or pressured. Their advice was clear, practical and easy to follow, which gave me confidence that the agreement was fair and properly documented.
I would highly recommend MAR Legal to anyone needing independent advice on a settlement agreement or other employment-related matters in the UK.
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Corporate and Commercial Legal Advice FAQs
Corporate law focuses on the structure and governance of companies, how they are formed, owned, financed and transferred. Commercial law is broader and covers the legal framework around how businesses trade, including contracts, disputes, intellectual property and regulatory compliance. In practice most business legal matters involve elements of both, which is why corporate and commercial legal advice is typically offered together rather than as separate services.
The most common trigger is a document or a transaction, a contract that needs reviewing before signing, a business sale that needs managing, or a dispute that needs addressing before it becomes more expensive. Beyond those reactive moments, businesses benefit from legal input at key growth stages: incorporating, taking on staff, signing commercial leases, entering new markets or restructuring. Getting advice early is almost always more cost-effective than dealing with the consequences of getting something wrong later.
There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to operate a business, but most businesses that deal with contracts, staff, property or transactions benefit from having legal input available. The question is usually about access and cost rather than necessity. A business that signs contracts without review, takes on premises without advice or enters transactions without due diligence is carrying legal risk that often costs more to resolve later than it would have to address at the time.
It depends on the nature and complexity of the matter. Fixed-fee options are available for defined pieces of work such as contract reviews, shareholder agreement drafting and company formation. For more complex or ongoing matters, scope and cost are agreed at the outset. The aim is to make commercial legal advice accessible for businesses at every stage, not just those with the budgets typically associated with large law firms.
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