Business legal support — SME documents
PEK & Co. · Services

Business Legal Support

Practical legal documents and guidance for SMEs and business owners.

为中小企业、家庭生意与本地商家,提供清楚、务实的法律文件支持。

Who We Assist

Who We Assist

We work with business owners, landlords, service providers and companies who need practical legal document support for their day-to-day matters.

SME Owners

For business owners who need practical legal documents and clearer business arrangements.

Family Businesses

For family-run businesses that need agreements, records or clearer responsibilities.

Landlords and Tenants

For commercial tenancy documents, rental issues or termination-related correspondence.

Service Providers

For businesses providing services and needing clearer payment terms, scope of work or customer documentation.

Companies and Partnerships

For small companies, partners or shareholders who need practical document support.

What We Assist With

Common Business Matters We Handle

Below is a general overview of business legal matters we assist with where applicable. Each matter is different. Please contact us to discuss the facts of your situation.

01

Business Agreements

We assist with preparing and reviewing practical business agreements to record scope of work, payment terms, responsibilities, timeline and other key points.

02

Letters of Demand / Outstanding Payment Support

We may assist with reviewing the documents and preparing a letter of demand or other suitable correspondence where appropriate, depending on the facts and documents available.

03

Tenancy-Related Documents

We assist with selected commercial tenancy documents, review of tenancy terms, termination letters, deposit issues or rental-related correspondence, depending on the facts involved.

04

Settlement and Acknowledgment Documents

We assist with settlement agreements, acknowledgment of debt, payment schedules and related documents where parties agree to resolve a matter or record a payment arrangement.

05

Service and Supplier Documents

We assist with documents relating to service arrangements, supplier terms, scope of work and payment conditions between businesses and their counterparts.

06

Business Handover / Exit Documents

We assist with selected documents relating to business handover, exit arrangements, return of items or data, and related correspondence where applicable.

07

Selected Employment-Related Documents

Selected employment-related documents, depending on the nature and complexity of the matter. This may include undertakings, resignation settlement documents, handover letters or basic employment-related correspondence.

08

Selected Dispute Support

Selected document-based support before a matter escalates further, where suitable. This does not cover full-scale litigation or all employment disputes.

09

Simple Business / Collaboration / Partnership-Related Documents

We assist with simple agreements to record collaboration arrangements, responsibilities, profit-sharing or partnership terms, where the matter is practical and non-contentious.

Why It Matters

Why Clear Documents Matter in Business

为什么中小企业也需要清楚的文件

Many business disputes do not start as major disputes. They often arise because payment terms, scope of work, responsibilities and timelines were not clearly recorded at the outset.

"Documents are not meant to make business relationships difficult. They help both sides understand the boundaries, responsibilities and next steps more clearly."

A clear document does not need to be lengthy or overly formal. It simply needs to record what was agreed, who is responsible, when payment is due and what happens if something goes wrong.

Clear Payment Terms

When payment terms are recorded clearly, both sides know what is owed, when it is due and what happens if payment is not made.

Clear Scope of Work

A clearly defined scope reduces misunderstanding about what was included, what was excluded and what additional work may be chargeable.

Better Record for Future Action

If a dispute or payment issue arises, a written record is far more useful than a verbal agreement. It helps clarify what was agreed and supports any suitable next step.

Less Reliance on Memory

People remember conversations differently. A written document avoids disputes about what was actually agreed and when.

Our Approach

Our Approach to Business Legal Support

We focus on documents that are clear, usable and suited to the actual business situation, rather than making simple matters unnecessarily complicated.

01

We Understand the Commercial Context

Before drafting or advising, we take time to understand the business relationship, the arrangement involved and what the client actually needs from the document.

02

We Keep Documents Practical

We prepare documents that are appropriate for the actual business situation — not overly complex where simplicity is more suitable, and not too brief where key terms need to be clearly recorded.

03

We Highlight Key Risks

Where we identify areas that may create problems later — such as unclear payment terms, open-ended scope, or missing default provisions — we will bring these to the client's attention.

04

We Draft in Plain Language Where Possible

We aim to produce documents that both parties can read and understand, without unnecessary legal jargon. Clear wording can make a document easier to understand, follow and rely on when needed.

05

We Help You Decide the Next Step

If the matter requires more than a document — such as a letter of demand, a further step or a referral — we will let the client know so they can consider the appropriate next step.

We handle business document matters with a practical, commercially-minded approach. The appropriate step depends on the facts, documents and urgency of the matter.

The Process

How to Start

The appropriate step depends on the facts, documents and urgency of the matter. Below is a general overview of how a business legal matter may proceed.

1

Send Us a Short Summary

Send us a brief summary of the issue and the main documents involved. You do not need to have everything ready before making contact.

2

Share Relevant Documents

Share the relevant agreement, invoice, correspondence or other documents so we can understand the matter properly.

3

We Identify the Legal Support Needed

After reviewing the summary and documents, we identify the appropriate type of legal support and likely next step.

4

Quotation and Scope

We explain the likely scope of work and fee direction where possible, so the client can decide how to proceed.

5

Drafting / Review / Letter Preparation

We proceed with the agreed scope — whether drafting, reviewing, preparing correspondence or other legal document support.

6

Next Step

We advise on any further steps required after the document is completed or the letter is issued, where applicable.

The appropriate step depends on the facts, documents and urgency of the matter. Further verification of specific requirements may be needed depending on the nature of the matter.

Documents to Prepare

Documents and Information to Prepare

The information required depends on the type of matter, the parties involved and the outcome the client hopes to achieve. Below is a general guide.

If you are unsure what is relevant, you may first send the main document and a short summary. We will guide you on what else may be needed.

Brief summary of the issue

A short description of what happened, what the other party did or failed to do, and what you are hoping to achieve.

Name of the parties involved

The full names of the individuals, companies or parties involved in the matter, including their roles.

Relevant agreement or document

Any signed agreement, contract, quotation, purchase order or other document relevant to the matter.

Invoice / payment record

Any invoice, payment receipt, bank statement or other record showing what was paid, outstanding or disputed.

WhatsApp or email correspondence

Relevant written messages, emails or correspondence between the parties about the matter or the arrangement.

Timeline of important events

A brief note of the key dates — when the agreement was made, when problems arose, and when payment was due or missed.

Amount claimed, if any

The total amount outstanding or in dispute, including any interest, penalties or other amounts claimed.

What outcome you hope to achieve

Whether you want payment, a formal acknowledgment, a settlement, return of items or another outcome from the matter.

Any deadline or urgent date

If there is a legal deadline, response deadline, expiry date or other urgent date that affects the matter, please let us know.

Recognise Your Situation

Example Situations Where We May Assist

Many clients contact us after recognising one of the situations below. These answers are general in nature — the appropriate legal step depends on the facts and documents of your matter.

"

My customer has not paid. I have sent reminders but there has been no response.

"

The tenancy arrangement is unclear. We did not put everything in writing and now there is a dispute.

"

We agreed something verbally, but now there is disagreement about what was actually discussed.

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I need a simple agreement before starting work with a new client or partner.

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The other party wants to settle by instalments. I want the arrangement properly recorded.

"

A staff member or former business partner still has company items or data. I need a formal demand or undertaking.

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I need a clear acknowledgment of debt or payment arrangement before I agree to give more time.

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We are starting a collaboration and want the responsibilities, contributions and expectations clearly recorded.

Before You Proceed

Practical Points to Check Early

These are general points to consider before contacting us. You do not need to have all the answers — they simply help us understand the matter more quickly.

Is there a signed agreement? If so, where is it kept and does it cover the issue in dispute?

Are payment terms clearly recorded? What was agreed and when was payment due?

Is the scope of work clear? Was it recorded in writing or was it discussed verbally only?

Are there written messages or emails? WhatsApp messages, emails and other written records are often important.

Is there a deadline? If there is an urgent date or limitation period, please let us know early.

What outcome do you actually want? Payment, acknowledgment, settlement, return of items, or something else?

These are general points only. The proper legal step depends on the facts and documents of your matter. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation before proceeding.

Scope & Next Steps

Scope Review and Next Steps

Business legal matters can vary widely depending on the documents available, the parties involved, the amount in dispute, the urgency of the matter and the outcome the client hopes to achieve.

Some matters may only require document review or a simple agreement. Others may involve a letter of demand, settlement document, tenancy correspondence, acknowledgment of debt or further legal advice.

The right scope of work usually becomes clearer after we review the basic details and documents. Once the scope is clearer, we will explain the likely next step, documents required and fee direction where possible.

Send Basic Details for Scope Review

You may first send us a short summary and the main documents. After reviewing the information provided, we will identify the likely scope, explain the possible next step and advise the fee direction where possible.

WhatsApp Us

We handle business document matters practically and clearly. If the matter is outside our usual scope, we will let you know.

Scope of Support

Scope of Support

服务范围说明

Our business legal support focuses mainly on practical documents, agreement review, letters of demand, payment arrangements, tenancy documents and selected pre-dispute or non-contentious matters. If your matter requires full-scale litigation, specialist corporate advice or complex tax advice, we will let you know so that you can consider the appropriate next step.

我们的商业法律支持主要集中在实用文件、合约审阅、律师信、付款安排、租赁文件及部分争议前阶段的文件处理。如事项涉及复杂诉讼、专门公司法或税务问题,我们会根据情况说明是否需要进一步专业协助。

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are common questions clients ask about business legal documents, letters of demand, agreements and related commercial matters. These answers are general in nature and may differ depending on your documents, facts and intended outcome.

Yes, subject to document review and instructions. We will need to understand the facts, amount claimed, supporting documents and what outcome you hope to achieve before preparing a suitable letter.

You may first send a short summary, the relevant agreement, invoice, payment record, WhatsApp or email correspondence, the amount involved and any urgent deadline. If you are unsure, send us the main document and we will guide you on what else may be needed.

Possibly, but the available WhatsApp messages, emails, invoices, payment records and other written evidence will need to be reviewed. The next step depends on what can be shown from the available records.

Yes, we can review and explain key terms, risks and practical issues in the agreement. The scope of review depends on the type and complexity of the document.

Yes, where suitable, we can assist with preparing practical agreements to record scope of work, payment terms, responsibilities, timeline, termination and other key points.

Yes, we may assist with reviewing the documents and preparing a letter of demand or other suitable correspondence where appropriate. The next step depends on the amount involved, documents available and the debtor's response.

If parties agree to instalment payment, it is often useful to record the arrangement in writing, such as a settlement agreement, acknowledgment of debt or payment schedule. The document should state the amount, payment dates and consequences of default clearly.

Yes, we can assist with selected commercial tenancy documents, review of tenancy terms, termination letters, deposit issues or rental-related correspondence, depending on the facts and documents involved.

We may assist with selected employment-related documents, such as undertakings, resignation settlement documents, handover letters or basic employment-related correspondence, depending on the nature and complexity of the matter.

We may assist with preparing appropriate handover, demand or undertaking documents depending on the facts, documents and the nature of the items or data involved. The matter should be reviewed carefully before any step is taken.

PEK & Co. focuses mainly on practical document support, selected dispute support and non-contentious matters. If full litigation is required, we will advise accordingly so that you can consider the suitable next step.

The scope and fee direction depend on the type of document, urgency, complexity, number of parties and whether the matter involves review, drafting, correspondence or further legal steps. You may first send the basic details and relevant documents so that we can identify the likely scope of work.

No. A letter of demand is a formal written notice setting out a claim, stating a position and giving the other party an opportunity to respond. It does not automatically start court proceedings. Whether to take further legal action depends on the other party's response, the documents and evidence available, the amount involved, cost considerations and your actual objectives.

Yes. Written records such as WhatsApp messages, email correspondence, invoices, quotations, delivery orders, payment records and any written acknowledgment of debt may be relevant depending on the facts. If you do not have a formal signed agreement, the available records are often the starting point for understanding what can be established. We will review what documents are available before advising on a suitable next step.

No. An initial enquiry or explanation of your situation does not mean you have formally engaged the firm, and does not automatically attract fees. If document review, drafting, a letter of demand or further steps are required, we will explain the scope and fee arrangement before proceeding. Formal engagement is only confirmed when both parties have agreed on scope and terms.

Get in Touch

Need Practical Legal Support for Your Business?

Whether you need a document prepared, an agreement reviewed, a letter of demand or guidance on the right next step, you are welcome to contact us with a short summary first.

如果你有合约、欠款、租赁、付款安排或商业文件需要处理,可以先把情况简单发给我们。