Practice Area
Business & Corporate
Commercial legal services for businesses of all sizes, from straightforward contracts to complex corporate transactions and debt recovery.
Every significant business decision has a legal dimension. Contracts, acquisitions, leases, disputes, debt recovery. Fisher & Fisher has advised businesses across County Down and Belfast on all of them.
Fisher & Fisher has provided commercial legal services to businesses across County Down and Belfast for generations. Director Ronan McGuigan leads the firm's commercial and corporate practice, with extensive experience in corporate transactions, commercial property, debt litigation, and business advisory work.
Whether you are starting a company, acquiring an existing business, managing a commercial property portfolio, or pursuing unpaid debts through the courts, our commercial team provides clear, direct legal advice that protects your position.
Business owners need advice they can act on. We give you a clear picture of where you stand, what your options are, and what we recommend, without unnecessary complexity. Our six offices across County Down and Belfast mean expert commercial legal advice is always accessible.
Areas We Cover
- Commercial Contracts & Agreements
- Business Purchase & Sale
- Company Formation & Structures
- Partnership & Shareholder Agreements
- Debt Recovery & Enforcement
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial Property Transactions
- Corporate Governance Advice
- Business Dispute Resolution
- Employment Law (Business)
Key Specialist
Ronan McGuigan
LL.B. Solicitor Advocate
Extensive experience in commercial and corporate matters, property, debt litigation, and high-value personal injury. Based at Kilkeel office.
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Our Business Law Expertise
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Director-Led Commercial Practice
Our commercial and corporate practice is led by Director Ronan McGuigan, an experienced commercial solicitor with direct expertise in corporate transactions, commercial property, and debt litigation. Every business client receives senior-level advice.
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Practical, Business-Focused Advice
We give you a clear picture of your position, your options, and our recommendation. We do not hedge unnecessarily or introduce complexity where straightforward advice serves better.
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Full Commercial Spectrum
From drafting a commercial contract to pursuing a debt through the High Court, our commercial team covers the full range of legal needs a business may have. You will find the right expertise across all six of our offices.
Common Questions
Business & Corporate FAQs
Do I need a solicitor to set up a company?
While it is technically possible to register a company without a solicitor, taking professional legal advice at the outset protects you significantly. We can advise on the most appropriate business structure (limited company, partnership, sole trader etc.), draft shareholders' agreements and articles of association, and ensure you understand the legal obligations that come with running a company. Getting the structure right from the start avoids costly problems later.
How does debt recovery through the courts work?
If a debtor will not pay despite demand letters, legal proceedings can be initiated in the Magistrates' Court (for smaller amounts) or the County Court or High Court (for larger sums). We will draft and serve the proceedings, manage any defence or counterclaim, and pursue enforcement of any judgment obtained. This includes attachment of earnings, charging orders, and other mechanisms. Our Director Ronan McGuigan has significant expertise in debt litigation across all court levels.
What should I look out for in a commercial lease?
Commercial leases are complex and the terms can significantly affect your business over many years. Key areas to scrutinise include the rent review provisions, break clauses, permitted use, repair and reinstatement obligations (dilapidations), assignment and subletting rights, and the landlord's right of entry. We review commercial leases thoroughly, advise on the risks, and negotiate better terms where possible before you commit.
When is the right time to take legal advice for my business?
The right time is before you need it. The most expensive legal problems are those that could have been prevented by early advice. These include a poorly drafted contract, an ill-considered business purchase, or a partnership without a written agreement. We recommend that business owners have a relationship with a commercial solicitor from the start, and consult us whenever a significant transaction, agreement, or dispute arises.
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