Business Legal Services
Welcome to mlplaw, where we understand that managing legal aspects for your business requires extensive knowledge and experience. With our vast knowledge on business legal services, we combine these qualities to deliver exceptional, tailored services.
We view business as a journey. Whether strategising, safeguarding assets, securing finance, or planning an exit strategy, our legal experts guide you every step of the way.
Our approach is refreshingly straightforward. We avoid jargon and technical language, focusing on practical, business-oriented solutions. We empathise with your perspective and offer personalised, hands-on assistance to achieve your desired outcomes.
At mlplaw, your success is our priority.
Let us be your partner on the path to success.
Our expertise in the following areas
Corporate Law
Our Corporate Law Services Include:
- Acquisitions And Disposals (Shares & Assets)
- Share Structures
- Share Restructuring And Group Reorganisations
- Shareholder Arrangements
- Share Option Schemes
- Investments
- Joint Ventures
- Banking And Finance
- Company Incorporation
- Corporate Governance
- Directors Duties
- LLPs And Partnerships
- Business Start Up
Employment for your Business
Our Business Employment Law Services Include:
- Business Protection
- Contracts Of Employment And Directors’ Service Agreements
- Defending Employment Tribunal Claims
- Employee Handbooks And Workplace Policies
- Employment Law Training
- Employment Status And Consultancy
- Family Rights
- Handling Disciplinaries, Poor Performance And Grievances
- Managing Sickness Absence
- Redundancy And Restructure
- Settlement Agreements And Protected Conversations
- Transfers Of Undertakings (TUPE)
- Holidays
- Flexible Working
- Discrimination
- Reasonable Adjustments
Commercial Property
Our Commercial Property Legal Services Include:
- Acquisitions And Disposals
- Commercial Leases
- Asset And Estate Management And Investments
- Property Finance And Secured Lending
- Construction
- Corporate Support
- Property Development
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- Property Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution Services Include:
- Property litigation
- Commercial Agency
- Shareholder Disputes
- Professional Negligence
- Injunctions
- Commercial Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Corporate Debt Recovery
Commercial Law
Our Commercial Law services include:
- IT, Software And Technology
- Website Terms And Privacy Policies
- Business Affairs And Succession Planning
- Commercial Contracts And Trade Agreements
- Brand And Business Protection
- Supply, Agency And Distribution Agreements
- Outsourcing, Joint Venture And Consultancy Agreements
- Franchising
- Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
- Competition Law & International Law
- Data Protection
We’ve created mlpflex, a tailored service that puts you in control and provides year-round support.
Whether you need assistance with employment & HR, commercial law & IP, commercial leases or commercial disputes, our experienced team are on hand. Our ‘solutions before problems’ approach gives you peace of mind, knowing there’s always someone in your corner helping with your business goals.
Here’s why it’s the ultimate legal solution:
- Our knowledgeable legal team are just a phone call away.
- mlpflex saves you time, stress and legal hassles.
- We’re not just lawyers - we’re your business allies for success.
- Cost effective, fixed-fee and tailored to you and your business.
- Benefit from bespoke hours for your needs.
Intellectual Property
Our Intellectual Property services include:
- Copyright
- Design Rights
- Trade Marks
- Patents
- Misuse Of Confidential Information
- Domain Name Disputes
Property Litigation
Our Property Litigation services include:
- Residential Landlord Disputes
- Developer Disputes
- Commercial Tenant Disputes
- Commercial Landlord Disputes
- Break Notices
Stephen Attree
Managing Partner - Corporate, Commercial, IP and Disputes specialist
Rachel Owen
Partner - Corporate
Shaista Kauser
Partner - Disputes Resolution
Max McGenity
Solicitor – Corporate
Tracy Cundliffe
Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution
Amelia Denton
Solicitor - Commercial and IP
Karen Delamore
Partner - Corporate and Commercial
Amy Jefferson
Paralegal - Employment Law
Mika Mukadi
Paralegal - Corporate
Casey-Joyce Wilson
Legal Assistant
Stephen Attree
Managing Partner - Corporate, Commercial, IP and Disputes specialistStephen is the Managing Partner of mlplaw and has over 25 years’ experience advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious business law and business ownership. Recommended in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Stephen is renowned for his ability to quickly identify a client’s successful outcome and to then relentlessly pursue that outcome.
Stephen has developed a particular specialism in digital, technology, healthcare and family owned businesses. He covers all areas of business law and ownership, including commercial litigation and private disputes, and together with his corporate and commercial team provides advice on all aspects of the law relating to mergers, acquisitions, financing, re-structuring, complex commercial contracts, standard trading terms, share options, shareholder and partnership agreements, commercial dispute resolution, joint venture and partnering arrangements, IT and Technology law, Intellectual Property, EU and competition law, Brexit, Data Protection and GDPR.
Stephen spent over 10 years at a leading city firm before moving to mlplaw which he acquired through a MBO in 2014. He continued to develop the firm as a boutique corporate and commercial firm with a specialist private client offering renowned for the quality of its people and its first class client service. During that time Stephen has published a book “Family Business Succession – the options and pitfalls” and raised significant amounts of money for charity.
Stephen works closely with mlplaw’s leadership team to implement improvements and innovations that enhance the service we provide to clients and that make mlplaw an even greater place to work. This includes a collaborative and innovative approach to pricing including aligning our charges to the outcomes delivered for clients and monthly retainers that covers all our services and a full commitment to hybrid and flexible working and an impressive, flexible, benefits package. He champions our “Do the Right Thing” initiatives especially our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion efforts and supporting our chosen social enterprises and charities with free advice.
Rachel Owen
Partner - CorporateRachel is a highly experienced Corporate lawyer who joined mlplaw in 2019 from a national law firm and now leads the Corporate Team.
Rachel’s main area of work is mergers and acquisitions covering share and asset acquisitions and disposals, but includes management buy-outs, investments, group re-organisations, demergers, joint ventures, shareholders agreement, articles of association, cross options, share capital arrangements, corporate governance, employee ownership schemes and share incentive schemes.
She has a pragmatic approach and understands client’s priorities and objectives. She assists with the day to day needs of business clients.
Rachel has gained particular experience in the Insurance and Healthcare sectors, but acts for clients from across the spectrum.
Shaista Kauser
Partner - Disputes ResolutionShaista is a highly experienced Solicitor, having qualified 23 years ago. Shaista specialises in commercial litigation matters, and before joining mlplaw, she worked in well-known large city centre firms before later establishing her own practice.
She has represented a large variety of clients across numbers of sectors on a broad spectrum of disputes to provide clients greater depth of knowledge and experience in contentious matters to individuals, owner managed businesses, SME’s, high net worth individuals, directors/shareholders, property developers and charities.
Shaista has extensive experience in litigation, including experience as an advocate in the County Courts, regularly advising on high value complex contractual disputes, property litigation (claims for possession, rent arrears, breaches, dilapidations, service charge disputes), company and partnership dispute, high value debt recovery, professional negligence claims, claims against lawyers, property and finance professionals.
Shaista offers a down to earth and proactive approach to provide solutions and resolve disputes, and possesses extensive knowledge of various Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.
Outside of work, Shaista enjoys spending time with her daughters and reading.
Max McGenity
Solicitor – CorporateMax is a Solicitor in the Corporate team and works with a variety of clients such as owner-run businesses, national corporations and private individuals.
Having joined mlplaw as a Corporate Paralegal in November 2021, Max has built up experience in this area and hopes to continue developing his Business Services skillset.
Max graduated from the University of Oxford in 2014 and has since been a manager at a national education charity and started his own business as a Personal Trainer and Yoga Teacher. He completed his LPC and LLM at BPP University Manchester, having gained legal work experience at both a mid-sized Liverpool practice and a large London firm.
Having stepped away from the fitness industry to return to the law, Max’s love of exercise continues outside of work; he is a regular gym-goer and a fan of physical challenges. He also enjoys live music and comedy, and a good pub quiz.
Tracy Cundliffe
Senior Associate in Dispute ResolutionTracy is a highly experienced solicitor with a distinguished legal career spanning nearly three decades. Since qualifying 28 years ago, Tracy has developed a formidable reputation in civil litigation, handling a diverse range of disputes for both respondents and claimants. Tracy’s expertise encompasses personal injury cases, complex motor fraud—including involvement with fraud rings and credit hire—alongside financial and commercial disputes.
Her client list is as varied as her practice, having represented individuals, businesses of all sizes, local authorities, utility companies, and major finance houses. Tracy’s professional journey has seen her excel at renowned international law firms, where she has successfully led legal teams ranging from six to ninety lawyers, ensuring the consistent delivery of outstanding legal services.
Recognized for a down-to-earth and proactive manner, Tracy is solution-focused and quick to identify the core issues in any dispute, allowing her to resolve matters efficiently and pragmatically. Beyond her professional commitments, Tracy enjoys long walks with her Cockerpoo, Molly, exploring new destinations abroad, and sampling new culinary experiences at a range of restaurants.
Amelia Denton
Solicitor - Commercial and IPAmelia is a Solicitor in the Commercial and Intellectual Property team at mlplaw, having joined the firm in 2021 as a paralegal. During her training, she gained a broad range of legal experience, completing seats in Commercial and Intellectual Property, Corporate, Employment, and Litigation. This diverse background allows her to provide both contentious and non-contentious advice with a strong commercial focus.
Prior to joining mlplaw, Amelia worked in-house at a construction company and a tech start-up, developing a deep understanding of legal issues from a business perspective. In addition, she gained legal work experience in private practice at a national law firm and small to mid-sized regional firms, offering insight into various legal environments and client needs.
Amelia is committed to delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions that align with clients’ strategic business objectives.
Outside of work Amelia enjoys trying different restaurants, live music and comedy, country walks and spending time with family and friends.
Karen Delamore
Partner - Corporate and CommercialKaren has broad and extensive experience in corporate and commercial law and particular expertise in equipment leasing and asset finance, both working in law firms and in- house positions.
Karen studied French and Russian at Oxford University before attending Chester law school and training in a London law firm. She relocated, shortly after qualifying, to Paris and spent several years working in the Paris branch of the London law firm, specialising in shipping and aviation finance where her clients included French banks ,a leading Irish aircraft lessor and a major French shipping company. She returned to the UK in 1998 and spent 12 years as senior counsel in GE Capital’s European equipment leasing business and (after its sale from GE ) 4 years for TIP Trailer Services working on major customer leasing transactions and disposals and acquisitions of related businesses . Prior to joining MLP Karen was a partner in a national law firm. In her spare time Karen enjoys golf, yoga, dancing and learning Spanish.
Amy Jefferson
Paralegal - Employment LawFollowing the completion of her undergraduate degree in Law, Amy started her legal career at a trade union law firm based in Sheffield in September 2022.
Amy’s interest in legal practice began following a series of trips to the Manchester Crown Court public gallery with her Grandad. What started as a few day trips sparked a real interest in legal practice and a few years later she undertook work experience with a high street firm in Bramhall specialising in employment law.
This area was further explored during university by studying an elective module in employment law and completing a part time work placement in employment law alongside studies in her final year. After university, looking to explore her options she began working in personal injury. However, quickly missing the pace and range of employment law, she returned to the area and has found the work to be meaningful and rewarding.
In her spare time, Amy likes to attend live music events and go for walks in the Peak District.
Mika Mukadi
Paralegal - CorporateMika studied Law and International Business before completing a master’s in law and legal Practice. He has experience in both residential and commercial property matters, working with clients, lenders, and solicitors to progress transactions from initial instruction through to completion. His background in sales and marketing has also helped him develop a practical understanding of client service and communication. Mika began his legal career at a busy regional firm, where he developed an interest in commercial and transactional work. He is now looking forward to building his skills further within the Corporate team at mlplaw.
Outside of work, Mika enjoys boxing, rugby, and keeping active. He also likes travelling, exploring new cultures, and reading about business and current affairs.
Casey-Joyce Wilson
Legal AssistantAfter graduating college with a distinction star in applied law, Casey-Joyce knew she wanted to pursue it as a career. Although new to the field, she is a highly motivated worker, enthusiastic, with a strong ambition to develop her skills and become a crucial asset in providing excellent support to the team. In her free time, Casey-Joyce enjoys going to concerts, listening to music, watching Manchester City, rock climbing and playing the guitar.
Why choose us
1. Expertise and Experience
Our Partner-led teams have decades of experience in assisting all types of businesses and business owners in different transactions and offer a first-class experience. We are also a Legal 500 recommended team.
2. Our Approach
Providing comprehensive business legal services to all shapes and sizes of businesses in a dynamic and interpersonal way, our commitment to you is reliability, flexibility, honesty and transparency.
3. Collaboration
Taking time to understand you and your business and working in tandem with you and in collaboration with other experienced teams within the business (ie. Employment, Commercial, Property, Disputes) to achieve results in an effective manner.
Testimonials
“Stephen and his team of experts at MLP have been advising us since 2014 on areas ranging from commercial transactions and the legal due diligence around them to employment law, commercial disputes, and property. Always prompt to respond, I’ve found the help and advice I’ve received over the years is accurate, with the balance of risks clearly explained, but always accompanied with recommendations that are in a commercial context. Added to this, the personal and cheerful touch that is always present in their service makes them a delight to work with. I’d highly recommend them!”
MG, Review Solicitors
“Very efficient and responsive in engaging clients, keeping them up to date on the progress of matters, and responding to queries.”
Legal 500
“Stephen is great at simplifying situations and explaining legal processes in basic terms so that you are able to understand and make the right decisions for your business. He is responsive and supportive as well as extremely knowledgeable. We have used Stephen on two occasions and were delighted with his expertise and service given. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to anyone needing commercial, legal support for their business.”
LD, Review Solicitors
“A really great multidisciplinary team able to handle my firm needs, I have dealt with many solicitors in over fifty acquisitions and MLP stands out as pragmatic and proportional with sound, hands-on advise.”
Legal 500
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