We work with individuals, business and corporations ensuring that their commercial objectives are met.
The Kitson Boyce Business Team is headed up by corporate lawyers who have primary responsibility for business related matters. In addition, the team includes experts in key practice areas such as tax, employment and property.
We advise in a broad range of sectors such as health, care, manufacturing and hospitality.
We enjoy advising and supporting many different types of clients, from a one man band business to a multi-million pound corporation. The service our solicitors in Torquay, Plymouth and Exeter offer is bespoke to your needs.
Client Testimonial:
“I want to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable guidance throughout the share buyback journey we recently completed. As a family firm, emotions often influence our decisions, yet I must commend you and your team for upholding exceptional professionalism and seamlessly guiding us through the entire process. Collaborating with a team of solicitors isn’t always a pleasant experience, but working with you has been truly enjoyable. Thank you for your prompt action in handling the transactions and ensuring the process was conducted with the utmost professionalism.”
Client Testimonial:
“Kitson Boyce were quick to fully understand the transaction we required them to carry out for us. From the point of our instruction, they were extremely diligent, and hardworking, in getting together the enormous amount of legal documents that were necessary within a short timescale, to complete our transaction.
Throughout the complicated process they gave us an enormous amount of good, solid, and commercial advice, to help steer us to a successful completion date, on time.“
Client Testimonial:
“Kitson Boyce acted on our behalf in the sale of our businesses. I can not recommend them highly enough. The team were very efficient and ensured the completion deadline was met. They were always available to help, and were very professional.”
– Owner, SME in Food and Drink Sector
Corri is a Partner and Head of our Corporate and Commercial team
Jayme is a Partner and Head of our Employment team
Stephanie is a Trainee Solicitor
Simon is a Associate in our Corporate and Commercial team
Kyle is a Solicitor in our Business team
Nuay is a Apprentice Solicitor in our Business team
Gemma is a Legal Assistant in our Business team
Rachel is a Legal Assistant for our Employment team
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