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Corporate and M&A

Technology & start-ups lawyers in London and Thames Valley

 

We understand the difficulties facing start-ups and early-stage ventures. Our depth of experience gives us the knowhow to advise clients effectively and efficiently and help them grow and achieve their ambitions.

What does a technology lawyer do?

Technology lawyers provide legal advice related to technology and its impact on various legal areas such as intellectual property, data privacy, and technology transactions in the form of mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.

When should a start-up hire a lawyer?

Hiring a lawyer early in the life of a start-up can be crucial for laying a solid foundation and avoiding potential legal pitfalls. Our vast network of contacts allows us to make suitable and often significant introductions.

Our core legal services

  • Assisting with the selection of the appropriate legal structure, such as a company or partnership, to form your business.
  • Helping you secure intellectual property protection for your patents and trademarks.
  • Guiding you on the legal aspects of transactions involving due diligence.
  • Navigating industry-specific regulations to ensure you comply with all relevant standards.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

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Read, listen and watch our latest insights

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  • 11 April 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Share Sale – An Exit Strategy

If you’re planning to exit your business and want to sell your company to a third party, you should consider a share sale.

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  • 17 March 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Deal Announcement: Clarkslegal’s corporate lawyers advise on the sale of Cryostore Limited to hVIVO plc

Clarkslegal’s corporate team is pleased to have advised Malcolm Wilkingson and the exiting shareholders on their multi-million pound sale of family-owned business, Cryostore Limited, to listed company hVIVO plc.

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  • 10 March 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Are You Sale Ready?

If you’re at the stage of considering the ‘What Next?’ for your business then it is probably time to consider whether your business is ready to go through a partial or complete sale process.

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  • 25 February 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

A brief guide to business exiting strategies

In this article, we explore business exiting strategies commonly found in practice as well as alternative strategies to consider.

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  • 18 February 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Deal Announcement: Clarkslegal’s corporate lawyers advise on the sale of cloud-hosting and cyber security business

Clarkslegal’s corporate team is pleased to have advised the exiting shareholders of cloud-hosting and cyber-security businesses SIRE and GIBVault on their multi-million-pound sale.

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  • 07 February 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Talk & Golf : Thinking of Exiting your Business?

Join Stuart Mullins, Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, for a morning breakfast talk on preparing your business for exit, followed by a round of golf at the Eyston Course at Caversham Golf Club.

“We instructed Stuart Mullins at Clarkslegal to assist with a recent corporate transaction. We found him, the corporate commercial and the property team supportive, proactive and efficient in taking us through the transaction to completion. We would recommend Clarkslegal for corporate and commercial legal advice and support to any business.”

Tracy Keane, Director, Hydratec

“We are very pleased with the support and advice received from on the recent acquisition by BMW Group UK.  With clear, concise and timely advice and management, Ashan and his team helped us navigate through some complex arrangements and seamlessly bridged the gap between the legal and commercial issues”

Amit Kotecha, Senior Legal Counsel – BMW Legal Affairs UK & Ireland 

“I was impressed with the speed, turnaround and frequency of communication in my dealings with Stuart Mullins, in concluding my share purchase.”

Nigel Keene, Managing Director, Whiteknights Estate Agents

Ashan Arif is central to our working relationship – we have a high degree of trust and confidence in his work. He was interested in our business from the outset, clear about the firm’s capability and focus, and has provided high-value and cost-effective support.

Legal 500

“We would recommend Clarkslegal as a leading corporate legal advisor in UK M&A due to their ability to work under a closed budget while keeping the highest professional standards and delivering a top professional advise under total availability, impressive technical-legal know-how and capacity to focus on the key matters at stake.”

Santiago Corredoira-Jack , Partner, Granahan McCourt Capital

“I had an excellent experience working with Stuart Mullins. He was thoughtful, pragmatic, and extremely efficient. Thank you very much for all your hard work to get the deal across the line.”

Jerry Izard, Director, Independent Optics Ltd