Buying, selling or merging a business involves countless moving parts, from due diligence to regulatory approval. Our corporate solicitors streamline the entire process, handling negotiations, documentation, and compliance checks so you can focus on the strategic vision. We ensure every detail is covered, protecting your interests whilst keeping deals on track.

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Our team can assist with incorporating Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), transferring the business and assets from a general partnership to the LLP, preparing a members agreement setting out the right obligations of the members of the LLP and advising on the appointment and retirement of members.

Collaboration drives innovation, but partnerships need proper legal frameworks. Joint ventures require careful structuring to protect intellectual property, define profit-sharing, and establish clear governance. With extensive experience drafting and negotiating UK and cross‑border joint venture agreements, our solicitors ensure your collaborative ventures are built on solid legal ground, allowing you to focus on achieving shared objectives without worrying about potential conflicts.

Company directors face significant legal responsibilities, from fiduciary duties to regulatory compliance. Understanding these obligations isn’t optional. It’s essential for avoiding personal liability. Our team provides clear guidance on directors’ duties, helping you fulfil your responsibilities while protecting both yourself and your company from potential legal issues.

There are many practical and legal considerations when choosing a particular corporate or partnership structure, including the type of funding to be provided, how the business is managed or controlled and how any potential exit may be achieved. We can assess the various options and help you to make the right decision.

Sometimes your business outgrows its current structure. Whether you’re expanding internationally, bringing in new investors, or preparing for sale, restructuring requires careful planning and legal expertise. Our team helps you reorganise efficiently, ensuring compliance with all regulations whilst positioning your company for its next phase of growth.

Clear shareholders’ agreements and articles of association prevent disputes before they start. These documents define roles, responsibilities, and procedures for everything from decision-making to exit strategies. Our corporate solicitors draft comprehensive agreements that balance all parties’ interests, creating a solid foundation for long-term business relationships and protecting your investment.

Securing investment or loans involves complex legal documentation and due diligence requirements. Our team advises on all aspects of lending including advising on loan-related documentation such as facility letters, guarantees and intercreditor deeds, as well as on any related security documentation (including debentures and legal charges). We help you understand exactly what you agree to before you sign.

We deal with the incorporation of new companies and can help companies with routine Companies House filings and maintenance of their statutory registers after incorporation.

We deal with the incorporation of charitable companies limited by guarantee and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO). We can also advise on the transfer of assets from an unincorporated charity to a charitable company or CIO.