BHW Solicitors is the leading independent commercial law firm in Leicester, recognized nationally as a top-tier legal practice specializing in corporate, commercial, and property law. With over 20 years of experience, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, IT, and renewable energy, and is distinguished by its own status as an employee-owned firm, offering unique insight into Employee Ownership Trust conversions.
BHW takes a practical, client-focused approach, providing robust and strategic legal advice to businesses of all sizes—from startups to established household names—across the East Midlands and the UK. The firm is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its corporate, commercial property, and litigation practices, reflecting its commitment to excellence and high client satisfaction.
Services Offered
- Corporate Services
- Business Succession (exit strategy support)
- Business Start-up (formations, agreements, premises)
- Employee Ownership Trusts (business sales and conversions)
- Finance, Investment & Security Agreements (business funding)
- Insolvency, Restructuring & Demergers (liquidation and reorganization)
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Management Buy-Outs & Buy-Ins
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Sales (company and asset transactions)
- Shareholder & Partnership Agreements
- Commercial Contracts and Agreements (drafting and negotiation)
- Intellectual Property Assets (management and protection)
- Franchising & Licensing agreements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR and privacy compliance)
- Terms & Conditions of Business (customer and service contracts)
- Commercial Property services
- Agricultural Land (sales and purchases)
- Alternative Land Usage (energy farms, telecom leases)
- Buying & Selling Commercial Property
- Corporate Support Work (property for business transactions)
- Letting & Leasing Business Premises (landlord and tenant support)
- Real Estate Finance (commercial lending and refinancing)
- Pension Schemes (property purchases)
- Residential Development (land acquisition, plot sales)
- Property Title Management (rights of way, title defects)
- Employment & HR services
- Employee Conflicts & Tribunals (claims and grievances)
- Settlement Agreements (for employers and employees)
- HR Advice & Guidance (day-to-day management)
- Policies, Procedures & Contracts (handbooks and employment contracts)
- Employment Rights Bill preparation
- Redundancy & TUPE Advice (business sales and restructures)
- Senior Executives employment advice
- Business Disputes resolution
- Debt Recovery (commercial debt collection)
- Commercial Contract Disputes
- Intellectual Property Disputes (trademark and copyright)
- Restrictive Covenant Disputes
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
- Commercial Property Disputes (landlord and tenant)
- Professional Negligence Claims
- Conveyancing (residential property)
- IT & Telecoms contract advice
- Renewable Energy contracts
- Warehousing & Logistics legal support
- Will Disputes (contentious probate)
BHW serves clients throughout Leicester, the East Midlands, and nationally, with particular recognition in aerospace, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. The firm is also noted for its expertise in handling OEM contracts, farm-related legal matters, and residential development projects, providing end-to-end legal support for a diverse business clientele.
