Family run and owner managed businesses have special challenges that need special expertise.

I am Jane Latham and have a 20 year track record of creating the right solutions to keep you, your family and your business secure.

Jane Latham

How I Help Family & Owner Managed Businesses

contracts

Business Contracts &
Trading Agreements

When things go wrong it can get messy, very stressful and highly distracting for the business both in time and money and can even be seriously damaging…

Business & Share Sales & Purchases

If you are thinking of selling or buying part or all of your business, you might be looking around for a business lawyer to help or you might just want…

Shareholders & Partnership Agreements

Shareholders & Partnership Agreements

Getting the ‘what if’s’ documented will flush out issues and create a mutual understanding between you, your business partners, other shareholders and family…

Husband and wife in the business

Husband and Wife in the Business

Husband and wife businesses can be very successful but whilst your shared passion for the business is a powerful driver your personal relationship will affect…

Family working in the family business

Passing the family business to your Children

When you have worked hard to build the family business you will want to be ensure that you pass on the business in the most secure way to protect your children’s…

letting go and time to retire

Letting go of the Family Business/Time to Retire

One of the biggest struggles for a family business owner is knowing when and how to start letting go. Is this you: You don’t have a clear plan to extricate…

This is what my clients say:

Martyn Bright, No Butts Bin Company Limited/Poole Bay Holdings Limited

“Jane has worked on numerous projects for us and she always delivers sensible, thorough advice. We continue to use her services and would have no hesitation in recommending her, she will fight your corner.”
“Jane worked on a project for me and with a short lead time she pulled out all the stops to make sure everything was completed in time. She translated legal issues into a language I could understand, applying common sense to make sure all the bases were covered without over complicating. If you need a solicitor who will really watch your back whilst sticking to agreed rates and timescales then I highly recommend Jane”

Simon Williams, Financial Health Accountants & Owner of The Lighthouse Tytherington

“I’ve been looking for a lawyer who can turn business ideas into legal contracts for years. Jane has proven to me through a series of transactions that she is worth her weight in gold, either in providing documents from scratch to fit a particular situation or in being able to review and edit other people’s work. I can highly recommend her practical and very experienced approach.”

Steve Rickless, Tripleplay Services Ltd

“Helpful, prompt good advice. Excellent service & easy to work with.”

David Nicholson, DNA Worldwide Group Limited

“When you work with Jane Latham you have someone that has a great attention to detail, she is committed to getting the work completed and explores many different angles to ensure the most robust route forward. The approach I found most useful is working in collaboration, allowing Jane to understand the business and from there being able to advise and support the company as it develops. Her approach to billing is simply with no hidden or unexpected costs.”

Ray Baron, Practitioner Services (Acquisitions, Disposals & Mergers of Accountancy Practices)

“I have no hesitation in recommending Jane to my clients as she works to an agreed schedule (timetable), keeps everyone informed, is diligent in looking after my clients’ interests and above all else – dependable.”

Dean Shepherd, Tax By Design

“A breath of fresh air among commercial lawyers”

Sylvia Garvin, Sejuiced Limited

“Jane delivers a high quality and thorough legal service. Jane took great care to review all aspects and highlight potential risks. I valued her can-do, commercial approach which I also found to be very approachable. LCLS will definitely be my first point of contact for any future legal needs – I would not hesitate to recommend their services”

Edward Serrano, Yoga London Limited

“Jane gives clear, comprehensive legal advice and we have been very happy with her services which we continue to use and I am pleased to recommend her.”

Alex Marson

“Jane was brilliant, she was good to work with and great at pushing back to make sure that I didn’t accept anything that may be detrimental to me in the future. Great professional, would definitely recommend her. Thanks Jane”

Felix Spender

“I used Jane’s services this year to help me set up a new joint venture. The legal bit was complicated involving a number of partners and partner companies with varying degrees of engagement. Jane provided clear and understandable advice from the outset. She covered the options using straight forward language and laid down the factors that needed to be considered. I was delighted with Jane’s work.”

Charles Whitbourn, Ability Engineering

“Jane was thorough and helpful and took time to understand my business. Her advice was clear and I am happy to recommend her.”

Ashley Doggett

“Jane meets deadlines and responds promptly to communications. Clear, pragmatic advice. I would recommend her for business related legal advice delivered on time and within budget.”

Justin Folker, Ninepoint & Unique Posters

“We commissioned Jane to produce documentation for our new business website. Jane took time to understand our business and was incredibly thorough in her approach. She was able to offer solid advice and guide us through what was, to us, a rather unknown area.”

Joanne Rolliston Business Sense Coaching Limited, Frome

“I was recommended to contact Jane as I needed a contract tailored specifically to our needs. Jane took the time to understand our business. She has a great eye for detail and I feel very confident in recommending her services.”

Jamie Seviour, Frometech Limited and Mendip Tech

“Jane Latham from Latham Commercial Legal Services to draw up a partnership agreement for a new venture my business partner and I were developing. During the process I was very impressed by the depth of knowledge displayed by Jane, the questioning of our business intentions to make sure all aspects were covered and the insightful and useful suggestions Jane offered to us. Jane was extremely approachable, easy to contact and pleasure to work with. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jane to my clients, and I often do!”

Simon Dinnage

Thank you for your advice again – I had a clear understanding of what I am signing, and your advice helped smooth the transaction to a speedy conclusion.

Edward Serrano

Jane you have been so on top of things, so committed to ensuring I get the best contract(s) possible, you’ve worked weekends/evenings… I can go on! I’m deeply grateful for your help with this transaction.

John Churchill Group Operations Director, Poole Bay Holdings Ltd

We have worked with Jane for many years, she always goes the extra mile & we value her advice, her approachability & clear explanations.

David Bush, Code Change

Jane was willing to go above and beyond what was required; supporting me in the evenings and weekends with my Australian client. Jane always had my very best interests at heart – she basically had my back.

Mark Ashmore , Audiology Ltd

Jane took care to think through all the elements of a complex contractual business deal in a very time pressured situation and she worked hard to protect my interests.  I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Paul Sayer, Intelico

A big thank you for your prompt and diligent attention to the task. We hope to work with Jane again in the near future

Alex Austin, Foundrax

Jane is good to work with and gives down to earth clear and practical advice.

Claire Dobson, Clinic Partner, Wells Road Osteopaths

We came to Jane in a panic when we needed legal advice quickly. She was meticulous and professional taking time to understand our needs and requirements, despite a very tight timescale, we completed the limited company sale.  We were delighted with her quality and efficiency and would have not still have a business today if it were not for her, she saved the day.

Carly Everett, Head of Operations, Cover-More UK

Jane was very helpful and kept us up to date & chased when needed

Chris Higgins

I needed a fast review of a legal agreement I was to sign. Jane turned it round in 24 hours, providing invaluable insights into the key points that I needed addressing before signature. I can’t recommend her services highly enough and will definitely use her again next time I have this kind of work to be done.

James Paul FRICS

Please thank Jane for the excellent service she provided in connection with the sale of my Business. She was very approachable and straight to the point. whilst also listening to my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone requiring similar advice. Kind regards 

Huw Jones

Jane helped me with a purchase of an accountancy practice and produced a comprehensive agreement protecting my interests.  I thought she gave pragmatic and clear advice.

Paula Hopkinson, Green Goblet Ltd

Jane, we all really appreciate everything you have done and for safeguarding us.  On a personal note I would like to thank you for your support, for going above and beyond and for being so understanding.

Robert Humphry, Robert M Humphry Ltd

Jane recently acted me for me in connection with the merger of my practice. I found Jane to be very conscientious and paid great attention to detail in ensuring the contract was well drafted and she was also complimented by the other party. She took pains to ensure that I understood as a layman the legal connotations in the contract. The timescale for this transaction was very tight and Jane made herself available to me 24/7 which was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend her services.

Peter Wordley, Cloud Heroes

Jane always takes time to understand the issue at hand and to ensure the work that she undertakes on our behalf is 100% focused on achieving the result we desire / require.

Jamie Seviour, geekingITsimple

“Thank you very much for your help and guidance with this, it has been invaluable.”

WCM (National) Ltd

“Worked with Jane before, she pays attention to detail & she is good to work with.”

T.K.M. Appliances Ltd & Advanced Appliance Care Limited

“I enjoyed working with Jane, she looked after us very well & did a good job”

Andow Ellis

“You have been immensely helpful throughout, and I really appreciate all that you have done.”

Tee

“Jane thanks for your excellent service, all your advice, your dedication on the job.”  

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