Corporate law

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) present significant opportunities for growth, innovation, and market expansion. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a successful transaction and will offer expertise across all types of transaction – whether you are selling, buying or investing – we will guide you through each stage of the process with a focus on maximising value and managing risk in the most cost-efficient way.

From initial due diligence through to finalising the documentation and achieving completion, we will provide you with practical and strategic advice and manage the project to ensure a smooth outcome in accordance with your goals. Our job is to guide you through the legal journey of a project in a way which is clear, concise and understandable. Our team will help you to overcome hurdles and mitigate risk by offering our industry based and commercial knowledge and perspective.

Private equity and venture capital can unlock the potential for rapid growth and innovation, providing the funding and strategic insight which may be required to elevate a business.

Whether you are looking to access private equity or venture capital funding, or you are a funder looking to make an investment or acquisitions, we work with a broad network of intermediaries and advisors on deals and would treat your business with the utmost care.

Restructuring or reorganising your business can be essential to achieve growth, enhance efficiency, succession planning or adapt to market changes.

Our team provides strategic support to ensure each step of the reorganisation aligns with your business goals and meets legal requirements.

We will work with you on all aspects of the restructuring process, from asset transfers to adjustments in corporate structure. Whether you’re planning a merger, demerger, or internal reorganisation, we offer practical, clear guidance to help you manage risks and streamline the project.

Preparing for the future of your business, whether through succession planning or an outright sale, requires careful strategy and insight. Our team is here to support you in protecting your legacy and offer expert advice to guide you through a smooth transition, whether you’re handing the business to the next generation, key employees, or external buyers.

We will help you pre-empt and address potential challenges with our commercial and proactive approach to advice, so you can move forward with confidence, knowing that your business’s future is in capable hands and your exit is secured by providing practical advice at each stage of the process.

A management buyout (MBO) can be an effective way for a seller to exit their business by transferring ownership to an existing leadership team. This option can ensure continuity and offer an opportunity for the business to remain with a trusted team who already have the knowledge and expertise to achieve future growth. Our team of lawyers are experts in acting for both sellers and management teams and will guides you throughout the MBO process by helping you structure a deals that protects the business’s future and achieves both parties’ objectives.

Our approach ensures that the transition is smooth, strategically sound, and secures your desired outcome.

Entering into a joint venture can be a powerful way to expand capabilities, access new markets, and share resources but it requires careful planning to ensure alignment between the parties to achieve long-term success. We will support you in structuring joint ventures that protect your interests and foster productive partnerships. From drafting agreements to defining roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements, we provide clear, commercial and practical guidance to create a strong foundation for your venture.

Implementing an employee share scheme can be a useful method of attracting, retaining, and motivating talent to aligning your team’s interests with the long-term success of your business.

There are a number of available options – each with different requirements such as thresholds for eligibility and advantages or disadvantages such as in respect of tax. We provide expert guidance in choosing, designing and implementing the most appropriate share scheme which is tailored to your business’s objectives and is compliant with legal requirements – all while maximising the scheme’s appeal and value to employees.

Distressed sales and acquisitions can turn challenging times into new opportunities. Whether you are seeking to acquire valuable assets at a reduced cost or looking to sell under challenging circumstances, we understand the nuances and we’ve got your back.

We’re here to guide you through every stage of the process, including conducting due diligence and negotiating terms to achieve your objectives. We can help you with pre-pack administrations, asset sales, and complex restructuring as part of distressed acquisitions or disposals.

Effective corporate governance and compliance are the cornerstones of a successful and sustainable business. We can help you establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure your business meets its legal obligations and help you to adhere to the extensive and complicated statutory and regulatory requirements governing businesses in the UK.

We act as an extension of your executive team, safeguarding your business’s interests and breaking down complicated compliance requirements in a jargon-free way that makes sense.

We provide support to help you manage the administrative and statutory responsibilities of running a company, freeing you to focus on your strategic priorities. Our team can help you with maintaining statutory registers, preparing and filing confirmation statements, and managing Companies House filings. We also assist with board meeting documentation, shareholder resolutions, and corporate record-keeping.

Launching a new business is an exciting venture, but it also involves navigating a range of legal, financial, and structural decisions that will lay down the foundation for success. Every business is unique, and often decisions regarding choosing the most suitable legal structure for your start-up can be daunting, however our team can help guide you through this process and will ensure you are equipped with the legal knowledge and understanding to make the right decision and safeguard your interests.

We want to support you throughout your business journey and from incorporation to compliance, we make sure your business is set up for growth and resilience, addressing potential risks before they arise.

Having been a startup back in 2011, we’ve experienced the journey ourselves and understand the whole process from first-hand experience.