Business Law and Using a Solicitor

1. Which Laws Affect You?

1.1 At the heart of business law are the laws covering two key areas:

• Contracts - between yourself and your suppliers and customers.
• Trade - how you are allowed to sell, and what restrictions apply. Selling to members of the public is particularly heavily regulated.

1.2 Other major areas of business law are covered in:

• Forming a business.
• VAT.
• Searching for premises.
• Employment law.

1.3 A solicitor can advise you on which other laws may apply to your situation (see 7).