Straightforward legal advice for your business decisions.
At Rogers & Norton, our Corporate & Commercial team advises businesses at every stage of their journey – from start-ups and family-run enterprises to established companies and large organisations. We understand the pressures, risks and opportunities that come with running and growing a business, and we’re here to provide clear, practical legal advice when you need it most.
If you need support with a business decision, contract or transaction, our team can guide you through the process with straightforward legal advice you can rely on.
We advise on a full range of corporate and commercial matters, including:
- Company formations
- Business and share acquisitions and disposals
- Corporate restructuring, reorganisations and mergers
- Management buyouts
- Joint ventures
- LLP and Partnership agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Agent and distributor agreements
- Terms and conditions of business
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Supply, manufacturing and outsourcing agreements
- Ongoing non-transactional advice and general commercial contracts
We take pride in our extensive experience with various challenges and the legal and commercial pressures that businesses encounter. Our proven track record of offering clients prompt, practical advice in clear, straightforward language speaks for itself.
Who do we work with?
We act for a wide spectrum of businesses across Norfolk, East Anglia and the UK – from small local start-ups and sole traders to multi-million-pound companies, investors and professional practices.
Our clients span a broad range of industry sectors, including:
- Healthcare – advising doctors, dentists, care homes and healthcare providers on business structures, acquisitions, regulatory matters and commercial agreements.
- Sports law – acting for sports clubs, associations, event organisers and related organisations on governance, contracts, sponsorships and commercial arrangements.
- Leisure and entertainment – from theme parks, visitor attractions and holiday parks to hospitality, live entertainment and tourism operators, we advise on business transactions, governance agreements, commercial contracts, property and licensing matters, regulatory compliance, employment issues and intellectual property.
- Hospitality and licensing – assisting bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups with licences, business sales and purchases, supplier agreements and landlord/tenant issues.
We understand the commercial realities and pressures within these sectors and tailor our advice to the specific challenges and opportunities each one presents.
Why instruct Rogers & Norton?
- Specialist expertise – a highly experienced Corporate & Commercial team with a proven track record across multiple sectors.
- Tailored, commercially-focused advice – we look at the bigger picture so the legal strategy supports your business strategy.
- Transparent costs – clear guidance on fees from the outset, with fixed-fee options available for certain matters.
- Local knowledge with national capability – we work closely with businesses in Norwich, Dereham and Attleborough, while also advising commercial clients throughout the UK.
Our commercial and business law team are always happy to discuss any issues on a no obligation basis. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please call 01603 666001, email enquiries@rogers-norton.co.uk or complete the ‘Request a Consultation’ enquiry form on our website.
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