Ward Hadaway is the first-choice law firm for companies looking to invest in the North East of England.
We are the largest law firm in the North East of England with over 450 staff based in the region. We offer a dedicated service for businesses looking to invest in the region, including specialist advice upon Subsidy Control law for those receiving public funding.
Ward Hadaway stands out as the largest law firm in the North East of England with over 450 staff based within the region. What that means in practice is that we are suitably resourced to support you with every stage of your investment. Our experience in inward investment projects includes supporting an international manufacturer to open their first European facility as well as advising upon the funding of gigafactories.
The key to our success is providing clear, pragmatic and commercial advice. We see ourselves as acting in partnership with our clients, helping them to achieve their objectives.
We often support companies looking to invest in the North East of England with employment law (including visas), grant funding (including Subsidy Control), real estate issues and company – commercial matters (this includes setting up new companies but also joint ventures and commercial agreements).
Services for Investors
We offer a “soft landing” service to businesses that are operating in the UK for the first time. For businesses referred through the Invest North East England Soft Landing Programme, we will provide:
- Our free guide to “Doing Business in the UK”;
- Free company incorporation;
- Free introductory meeting to discuss Subsidy Control concerns;
- A free “Legal Mentor” for your first year here – Someone who is an expert in your sector, to help and guide you, not just legally but on a range of business issues;
- Access to our Client Network – we will add you to our exclusive client network, allowing you unlimited access to our range of seminars, workshops, and other events, which will address a range of legal issues in your sector and will help you develop your network of business contacts in the UK;
- Free, regular, legal updates and bulletins on topics that are of relevance to your business;
- A package of reduced and fixed fee legal services, including
- fixed price company secretarial and compliance services;
- Fixed fees and retainers for standard constitutional and commercial contracts and arrangements, debt recovery and employment.
What sets us apart is our combination of inward investment expertise and experience, but also our focus upon providing the highest standards of customer service. Please do get in touch if we can be of help to you.
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