Commercial solicitors play a vital role in the running of most companies, handling broad swathes of legal responsibility. That said, many people don’t fully understand what distinguishes a commercial solicitor from any other type of solicitor.

So what is commercial litigation in the UK? And how could a commercial solicitor save you a lot of money?

Commercial Solicitors

As the name suggests, commercial solicitors work in commercial law – the area of the law that surrounds protecting and litigating a business’ interests. While they’re far from the only type of lawyer a business might use, they are responsible for much of the everyday legal work that’s required to run a large company.

This can include protecting a company’s intellectual property, drawing up cease and desist letters and working hard to ensure a company has legal backing to protect what is theirs. On the other hand, a commercial solicitor might also be involved in drawing up agreements and contracts, again to protect their company’s interests.

Who Needs A Commercial Solicitor?

You might be thinking that only major corporations like banks and supermarkets need commercial solicitors but any company can need a commercial solicitor at some point in its life. While not every company can afford to keep a legal team on hand all the time, even small/self-employed businesses have to hire a commercial solicitor from time to time.

For example, let’s say you run a small business making custom t-shirt designs and you discover that a much larger company has started using your designs. A commercial solicitor would be the person you’d want to speak to to pursue that situation and, hopefully, come to a positive resolution.

Finding The Right Commercial Solicitor For You

If you’re looking for a commercial solicitor who’ll best represent your interests, then that can depend a lot on your situation. While those who can afford them will almost always benefit from larger teams, a small but dedicated team can be just as effective when working more directly on behalf of a client.

If you’re in need of a commercial solicitor or you think you might be in the near future, then the best thing you can do is start with an inquiry. Here at Fitz Solicitors, we put our clients first which is why we’re always clear and upfront with them from the start.

To arrange a first meeting with your commercial solicitor, contact Fitz Solicitors at 01753 592 000 or by emailing info@fitz-legal.com.