Alton Legal Commercial & Corporate Law practice advises businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and family enterprises to established companies, on the legal, strategic and operational issues that arise throughout the business lifecycle. We provide clear, commercially driven guidance to help clients structure their affairs, manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives.
Our services include:
Business structuring and compliance — advising on company incorporation, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts and ongoing governance obligations.
Commercial contracts — drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including supply, distribution, service, franchising, licensing and confidentiality agreements.
Corporate transactions — assisting with mergers, acquisitions, share sales, asset purchases, restructuring and due diligence.
Shareholder and partnership matters — preparing shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, buy–sell arrangements and resolving disputes between stakeholders.
Corporate governance — advising directors and officers on their duties, corporate compliance and risk management.
Finance and securities — acting in loan arrangements, security documentation and personal property securities (PPSA) matters.
Insolvency and restructuring — advising businesses, creditors and stakeholders on voluntary administration, liquidation, debt recovery and turnaround strategies.
Dispute resolution — assisting clients to resolve commercial conflicts through negotiation, mediation and litigation.
We work closely with clients to provide practical, timely and strategically focused legal solutions that support sustainable growth, operational efficiency and long-term commercial success.









