A commercial lawyer, also known as a business lawyer, is a legal professional who specialises in providing legal advice and representation to businesses and commercial clients. Commercial lawyers handle a wide range of legal matters related to business operations, transactions, and regulations. They assist businesses with various legal issues, including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, employment law compliance, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and commercial real estate transactions. Commercial lawyers work closely with their clients to understand their business objectives and provide tailored legal solutions to help them achieve their goals while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in advising businesses on legal matters, protecting their interests, and helping them navigate the complex legal landscape of commercial activities.
noun a person who specialises in company law or who advises companies on legal problems a person who specialises in company law or who advises companies on legal problems
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