Can founders lose the right to use their own name?
An ongoing High Court dispute highlights the risk that business founders may lose the right to use their own name after selling a business
Abby is a Solicitor in our Corporate and Technology team in Edinburgh, advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial work.
Her experience includes assisting with acquisitions and disposals, corporate governance matters, commercial agreements and funding rounds, and she works closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver clear, commercially focused advice aligned to each client’s objectives.
Abby completed her LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Aberdeen, before undertaking a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law at the University of Glasgow. This academic grounding supports her analytical approach and her ability to navigate complex corporate matters with confidence.
Known for her thoughtful and collaborative manner, Abby helps clients progress their transactions with clarity and reassurance, ensuring they feel well‑supported at every stage.
We combine big-picture corporate support with the day-to-day commercial agreements that keep your business running. From shareholder arrangements and joint ventures to customer and supplier contracts, we’ll help you manage risk without slowing momentum.
We support start-ups, owner-managed businesses, SMEs and established organisations, as well as shareholders and management teams. If you’re scaling, partnering, protecting your brand or tightening up contracts, we’ll help you put strong foundations in place.
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