Members of the Law Society
Commercially focused legal advice for businesses
Charlotte and Anne both hold practising certificates from the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Charlotte SRA Number: 16737
Anne SRA Number: 161005
Why Oyster Law?
The Oyster team gives a Client access to a dedicated and responsive lawyer focused on providing clear and pragmatic advice; a lawyer who has at least 20 years’ of relevant experience and is adept at grasping the Client’s business’ concerns, prioritising commercial risks and delivering an optimal solution.
We operate on a flexible retainer or hourly basis, to suit you.
Our lawyers are outgoing and genuinely enjoy what they do. We think this shows – and truly sets us apart.
Who We Are
Together Charlotte McKnight and Anne Whalley have more than 50 years combined legal experience.
Charlotte McKnight
Charlotte qualified in 1995. Her expertise combines solid commercial law, General Counsel/Company Secretarial and board member experience with a proven track record of operating at the highest levels among some of the world’s largest oil, gas, shipping and technology companies. Pragmatic and innovative, she brings her insight and expertise to find the best legal solutions for SMEs, company boards and multinational institutions.
Anne Whalley
Anne qualified in 1993. A highly experienced General Counsel, Company Secretary and board member, she combines a strong background in corporate law, commercial matters, employment law, leasehold property acquisition and management, compliance and strategy. Anne is pragmatic with a ‘can do’ attitude that her clients really value. Anne has been acting as a freelance General Counsel and Legal Director since 2015. Her current clients include businesses in the hospitality, retail, property services and software sectors.
Services include
Company formation, shareholder agreements and Articles of Association
Non-disclosure agreements, heads of terms, term sheets
Drafting, negotiating and advising on all types of commercial contracts - including terms and conditions, supply agreements, licences, distribution agreements, reseller agreements, referral agreements, software agreements, SAAS, MSAs, framework agreements, franchise agreements
Business strategy, exit planning and due diligence
Company sales and purchases and reorganisations
Asset sales and purchases
Intellectual property – advice and registration
Employment - contracts, policies, redundancy, disputes and settlement agreements
Debt recovery
Company secretarial support
Advice on fiduciary duties, directors’ duties and responsibilities
Compliance – policies, registrations, data protection
Training for teams on key issues like data protection, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, managing risk, negotiating terms
Sectors
Recruitment
Software
Retail
Hospitality
Pharmaceutical
Maritime
We can turn our hand to most things so please get in touch with us, even if the matter you need help with is not listed above: [email protected]
Client Testimonials
Contact
Charlotte McKnight
E: [email protected]
T: 07901 930 307
Anne Whalley
E: [email protected]
T: 07768 810 773
Oyster Law Limited (“Oyster Law”) is a limited liability company registered in England & Wales with company number 15336564.
Our registered office is c/o RNS Accountants, 50-54 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, DN15 7PQ.
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