Small Businesses

Our technical proficiency in complex commercial law ensures that your business is supported with expert legal guidance, allowing you to focus on growth and innovation and our services are designed to comprehensively support small businesses throughout their lifecycle, from startup to expansion.

Argon Law can advise on the most appropriate structure for a small business, whether it be a business, partnership, or sole proprietorship. This includes assistance with the registration process, drafting articles of incorporation, shareholder or partnership agreements, and advising on the pros and cons of each structure in terms of liability and tax obligations.

We can draft and review business contracts such as leases, supplier agreements, service contracts, and customer contracts to ensure they are legally sound and protect the business's interests. This is crucial for avoiding future disputes and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Argon Law can help small businesses draft employee handbooks, employment contracts, and develop policies that comply with relevant laws. We can also provide guidance on issues such as wage and hour laws, employee benefits, workplace safety, and procedures for handling workplace disputes and terminations.

For businesses with unique products, brands, or business methods, Argon Law can assist in registering trademarks to protect your brand. This protects intellectual property from unauthorised use, which is vital for maintaining competitive advantage and brand value.

In cases of disputes, whether with customers, suppliers, or competitors, Argon Law can represent small businesses in court or through alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation. They help manage the litigation process, advise on the merits of disputes, and aim to achieve favourable outcomes.

If a small business is involved in buying, selling, or leasing property, Argon Law can handle the legal details, including negotiating terms of a lease, purchasing agreements, and conducting due diligence on properties to ensure there are no legal encumbrances.

We can ensure that a small business complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. This includes environmental laws, industry-specific regulations, consumer protection laws, and data protection laws.

Argon Law can advise on strategies to protect business assets and minimise risks through insurance, business entity structuring, and asset management plans. This is critical for safeguarding the business’s financial health against lawsuits or other liabilities.

For family-owned small businesses or sole proprietors, planning for business continuity in the event of the owner's death or incapacitation is essential. We can help create estate plans that include the business, ensuring a smooth transition and minimising disruptions.

Argon Law can assist in managing debt collection legally and ethically, and represent small businesses in financial disputes, helping to recover funds in a manner that maintains business relationships and complies with legal standards.