Practical Legal Solutions for Your Business, at Every Stage​

 

Whether you’re launching a start-up, managing a growing company, or navigating a complex business transaction, you need legal advice that’s strategic, clear, and commercially sound. At J.V. Geary Solicitors, we offer experienced and proactive legal support to businesses across a wide range of sectors and sizes.

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From company formation to shareholder agreements, contracts, restructuring, and dispute resolution — we act as trusted advisors to help you make the right decisions at the right time.

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Our Business & Commercial Services

We provide a full suite of commercial law services tailored to the needs of modern Irish businesses. Our areas of expertise include:
 

• Company Formation & Governance

- Incorporation and registration of companies

- Constitution, Memorandum & Articles of Association

- Company secretarial matters

- Board meeting protocols and shareholder resolutions
 

• Shareholder & Partnership Agreements

- Drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements

- Partnership formation and dissolution

- Exit strategies and dispute mechanisms
 

• Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

- Buying or selling a business (assets or shares)

- Due diligence and contract negotiation

- Post-sale transition arrangements
 

• Commercial Contracts

- Supply and distribution agreements

- Franchise agreements

- Service level agreements (SLAs)

- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

- Terms and conditions of business
 

• Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

- Trademark registration and advice

- IP ownership and licensing

- Confidentiality, data protection, and trade secret protection
 

• Employment & HR Compliance

- Employment contracts and staff policies

- Executive service agreements

- Restraint of trade and confidentiality clauses

- Workplace restructuring and redundancies
 

• Commercial Disputes & Risk Management

- Advising on breach of contract, negligence, and business disputes

- Mediation, negotiation, and litigation when required

- Strategic dispute resolution to minimise business disruption

 

We understand that businesses need timely, commercially realistic advice, not just legal theory. Our focus is always on protecting your interests while supporting your business objectives.

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Legal Support for Start-Ups

Starting a business involves more than a good idea — it requires a solid legal foundation. We regularly advise entrepreneurs and start-ups on the essentials to get their business off the ground safely and legally.

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Our start-up packages include:

• Company incorporation and structuring

• Shareholder and investor agreements

• Terms of business and client contracts

• Confidentiality and IP protection

• Senior executive and staff employment contracts

• Data protection and regulatory compliance

• Early-stage commercial lease review (if required)

 

We offer pragmatic advice to early-stage businesses so that legal risks don’t get in the way of growth. Our team ensures you start strong, scale safely, and protect your ideas, people, and assets from the beginning.

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Why Choose J.V. Geary Solicitors for Business Law?

• Experienced across all business sizes and sectors – from sole traders and SMEs to complex company structures

• Commercially focused – we provide solutions that work in the real world, not just in the courtroom

• Efficient and responsive – we understand that time is money, especially in business

• Practical contract drafting and negotiation – with attention to clarity, enforceability, and risk mitigation

• Dispute-savvy – we aim to prevent conflict, but act decisively when litigation is necessary

 

We take pride in building long-term relationships with our business clients, helping them adapt and grow through every stage of their journey.

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Get in Touch

Whether you’re structuring a new company, finalising a contract, acquiring a business, or seeking legal guidance on a commercial dispute, we’re here to help.

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Contact J.V. Geary Solicitors today to speak with our business law team. We’ll work with you to understand your goals and provide clear, strategic legal advice that supports your success.