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 Solicitor & Director Mar Legal MCIArb
Meet the Founder
Marium brings 22 years of experience advising businesses and individuals on corporate, commercial and employment law matters across the UK and the Middle East.
A qualified Solicitor individually authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID: 277854), Marium is also a registered Part II Practitioner and mediator in the DIFC Courts, and an established member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Her experience spans complex legal matters for high-profile clients throughout her career, she has been awarded the fastest growing women-led business in the UK recognised by Fortune 500 and former Prime Minister David Cameron.
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I instructed MAR legal to assist with company formation and trademark applications for my business. The whole process was straightforward and handled professionally from start to finish.
They were responsive, knowledgeable and made sure everything was completed properly. I would definitely use MAR legal again for future business matters.
Anah Akbar
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I used MAR legal to prepare my UK will and found the service very professional and easy to deal with. Everything was explained clearly and the process was handled efficiently from start to finish.
It gave me real peace of mind knowing everything had been done properly. I would happily recommend MAR legal to anyone looking to put a will in place.
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We have used MAR legal for a range of corporate and commercial matters and have always found them reliable, responsive and easy to work with. Their advice is practical and commercially focused, which is exactly what you want as a business owner.
They have supported us with contracts, business agreements and general commercial advice, and everything has been handled professionally and efficiently. Communication has always been clear and turnaround times have been very good.
It is refreshing to work with a firm that takes the time to understand the commercial side of a business rather than just giving generic legal advice. We would happily recommend MAR legal to other businesses looking for ongoing legal support.
Sarah Ibrar
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Tanawish was super helpful and very responsive
Pooja Cheema
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I needed independent legal advice on a bridging loan for a refinance and MAR legal handled it well. They were quick to respond, easy to deal with and turned everything around within 24 hours.
The fees were reasonable and there were no delays. I would be happy to use them again.
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I used MAR Legal for independent legal advice on a mortgage and was very pleased with the service. I was able to get a same day appointment, which was really helpful, and everything was turned around within 24 hours.
They talked me through everything in a way that actually made sense and were easy to deal with throughout. I would use MAR legal again without hesitation.
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MAR legal assisted with drafting an employment contract for my business and the service was very good. They took the time to understand our requirements and produced a clear and well structured contract that suited our needs.
The advice was practical and the process was handled efficiently. I would be happy to use MAR legal again for future legal support.
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I had an excellent experience with this MAR Legal, specifically with Mr. Umar Razzaq. They are highly professional, with great attention to detail and a genuine sense of empathy toward their clients. They thoroughly review every aspect of the case to provide the most sound and well-considered legal recommendations. I’m extremely satisfied with their service and couldn’t recommend them more.
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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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