Legal Services in Crowborough

Red House Consultancy

Commercial legal services in Crowborough should be practical, plain-English and quick to action. I’m Tim Ball, founder of Red House Consultancy. I help owner-managed businesses structure deals properly, reorganise sensibly and lock down clear contracts, so you can spend time with customers rather than chasing paperwork.

From shops around The Broadway and High Street to units in Jarvis Brook and new space at Crowborough Business Park, I’m here to reduce risk and keep your plans moving.

I work to fixed prices agreed up front, not open-ended hourly rates. You’ll get documents read, issues explained without jargon, and a tidy action list you can implement the same day. Prefer to meet in person? I’ll come to your premises, grab a table on the High Street, or jump on a video call.

Based in Rushlake Green, in between Heathfield and Hailsham, I cover Crowborough, Rotherfield and the wider Ashdown Forest area, with easy links along the A26 and the Crowborough rail line. Here’s how my legal services cover the whole of East Sussex, and can help your business thrive, grow, and stay protected:

Joint Venture & Shareholder Agreements

Strong joint venture and shareholder agreements keep founders and investors pulling in the same direction. I set reserved matters, board composition, information rights and dividend policy, then add clear leaver terms, vesting and anti-dilution protections. Deadlock routes and pre-emption are written in plain English. I also provide a cap table check and sample resolutions so the paperwork and the share mechanics match.

Corporate Reorganisations & Restructuring

Effective corporate reorganisations & restructuring tidy groups and prepare for growth, investment or exit. I can create holding companies, move brands or property, and simplify subsidiaries without disrupting day-to-day trading. Expect a clear plan, coordinated accountant clearances, board and shareholder minutes, and Companies House filings handled. We’ll map required consents early so the timetable holds.

Smaller Company Sales & Acquisitions

For smaller company sales & acquisitions, I keep the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) short, clear and task-focused – agree the price mechanism, set sensible warranty limits, manage disclosure, and drive to a clean completion date.

Corporate Insolvency Issues

When pressure builds, my corporate insolvency issues service focuses on control and options. We’ll record board decisions properly, stabilise cash with a 13-week forecast, and manage creditor communications. I set out practical routes – time-to-pay, refinancing, CVA or administration – and what each means for directors. You’ll know the warning signs, the next steps and how to protect the business wherever possible.

Terms & Conditions of Trade

Tailored terms & conditions of trade make selling simpler and safer. I fix the order process, quotation validity, delivery and risk transfer, payment triggers and statutory late-payment interest. Retention of title, warranties, returns and liability limits are drafted to fit your products. I’ll also align the small print with your website, CRM and invoicing flow so your team can issue quotes and accept orders without friction.

Why Crowborough Businesses Pick Me

Local SMEs pick me because I’m decisive, transparent on price and relentlessly practical. I cut through the noise, explain the trade-offs in plain English and give you a tight action plan with dates and owners. Whether you’re on the High Street, at Crowborough Business Park or down in Jarvis Brook, I’ll meet you where it’s easiest and keep momentum from first call to signature.

• Fixed fees with scope, milestones and deliverables agreed up front
• Clear, usable documents plus a one-page “what to do next” summary
• 30+ years negotiating contracts, reorganisations and SME deals
• Flexible meetings: on-site, early/late slots, or a quick video call

Compliance note

Red House Consultancy is not a regulated law firm and does not carry out reserved legal activities (litigation, conveyancing or probate). If those are required, I’ll introduce a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated firm to handle the reserved work while I remain involved on the commercial side, so progress continues.