Stephen Willmer Email & Phone Number

Stephen practice focuses on contractual law, helping businesses protect their assets and grow by providing legal advice aligned with their commercial goals. He advises clients ranging from early-stage startups to business mainstays, he has developed an innate understanding of how businesses shape their contacts, enabling his clients to prosper by minimalising the legal roadblocks that can so often cripple a business.Contracts play a vital role in almost every aspect of a business. Shareholders/investors, clients, suppliers and employees are all key parties in contracts and are often overlooked until a dispute occurs, by which time it can be too late to prevent costly disagreements.There are 5 key stages on a company's life-cycle where he can add value:➤Drafting New ContractsMost companies start with “Cookie Cutter” contracts, which often don’t suit that business’ objectives. Drafting rigorous contracts at an early stage prevents problems occurring further down the line. ➤Amending ContractsMultiple factors require businesses to adapt their strategy, e.g. a change in the market, shareholder departure. Amending the firm’s contracts strengthens its new position and enables a smooth transition. ➤Dispute ResolutionWhen disputes occur Stephen can advise to reach a favourable settlement quickly outside of court.➤LitigationDisputes that lead to court; minimises his clients’ exposure and fights to protect their interests.➤ProtectionRedrafting of contracts to prevent further disputes where possible, putting the client in a position of strength for any future dispute. Stephen is Public Access qualified, he can be directly engaged with by firms to provide legal advice or to litigate. Prevention is his main focus: advising and implementing contractual changes to prevent disputes, which are lengthy, expensive and unwanted distractions.He is always happy to have chat to see if he may be of assistance.☎ 0207 353 6802✉ stephen.willmer@goldsmithchambers.com

Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, and 5 others.