Business Legal Services

From start-ups to global organisations, our lawyers deliver legal advice that keeps you moving forward, with sector insight, commercial focus, and strategy shaped around your goals.

Looking to run, grow, or protect your business?

Access expertise built for growth, investment, and transformation. Whether you're scaling up, entering new markets, or restructuring, we work as part of your team to move your business forward.
  • Corporate Law

    From shareholder agreements to mergers and acquisitions, structure deals that strengthen your position and support long-term success. 

  • Commercial Litigation

    Resolve disputes with confidence through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We protect your position while aligning outcomes with your commercial priorities.

  • Employment & HR Law

    Protect and empower your workforce from contracts and hybrid policies to restructures and tribunals. We help you lead through change while staying compliant.

  • Commercial Real Estate

    Navigate acquisitions, leases, and developments with input that aligns your property decisions with operational and growth goals.

  • Regulatory & Compliance

    Stay ahead of regulation, manage investigations, and protect your reputation with proactive advice that reduces risk before it escalates.

  • Business Tax

    Whether you need support with a particular transaction or long-term advice, our national team of tax specialists will show you how to stay compliant and minimise your liability.

Contact our Specialists

Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


Alternatively, you can call us now.


Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

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Our business lawyers and advisors work with:

  • Individuals – we’ll support you as well as your business and help you deliver the results you need to succeed
  • Senior executives – our team can advise on a range of issues throughout your career and make sure you’re protected
  • Growing businesses – you’ll have our full support to achieve your ambitions
  • Sector leaders – we have particular market expertise with the manufacturing, consumer, financial services, real estate and education sectors
  • Overseas businesses – advice and representation for businesses active in the UK market, and those that want to be.

We have offices nationwide and are part of First Law International (FLI), a strong international network of over 80 law firms globally.

Our locations

Work with a full-service firm with solicitors in 21 UK locations, giving you national expertise with local support.
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The right expert, right by your side

Search our team of leading solicitors and specialists across the UK. Whatever your situation, you'll find someone with the expertise to help you.

Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
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    Complete our online form
    We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
  • Few questions
    We’ll contact you by phone
    On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
  • Appointment
    We arrange a full appointment
    Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.
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Recent Deals

  • Camfil AB

    Advised the global Swedish based air filtration manufacturer on its acquisition of Bushbury Holdings Ltd

  • Claremont School

    Advised the independent day and boarding school on its sale to International Schools Partnership Ltd

  • Electronic Data Processing Plc

    Advised the software company on its £12m sale to Eagle Bidco 2018 Ltd

  • Hallam Land Management Limited

    £50m sale of land in Bedfordshire to Bovis Homes and Linden Homes – the culmination of 17 years' work with Hallam Land on this project.

  • CovPress (Grant Thornton)

    Advised Grant Thornton on the administration of engineering business CovPress and subsequent sale to Liberty Industries.

  • Redevco

    Acquisition of the former Hanningtons Estate in Brighton for over £50m from West Register for redevelopment as a new ‘Brighton Lane’.

About Irwin Mitchell

Legal partners for ambitious businesses

We help protect your position and plan your next move across disputes, growth opportunities, and business change.

Our advice is always shaped around your sector, your goals, and your long-term success. Whether you're a specialist SME or an international group, we’ll give you understanding that makes decisions easier, and outcomes stronger.

Irwin Mitchell is a full-service law firm with 21 UK offices and a global reach. Our business lawyers work as long-term strategic partners, offering practical advice that helps you move with confidence. 

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
  • 01
    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

  • 02
    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

  • 03
    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Our specialist sectors

From employment issues to disputes, real estate to complex M&A deals, we deliver strategic advice shaped by deep sector knowledge and a clear understanding of your goals. Whether you’re scaling up, entering new markets or navigating change, we bring clarity, legal precision and a focus on outcomes that create real advantage. We make law work as a driver of business success. 

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 2026
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025