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Corporate and M&A

Debt & funding lawyers in London and Thames Valley

 

Our corporate team advises on a wide range of banking and finance matters including corporate borrowing, project finance, acquisition finance, property finance, development finance, debt and restructuring, asset finance and trade finance.

We advise on straightforward loan arrangements to complex national and international financings and securities.

We can also help you with understanding and perfecting loan documentation and security documentation quickly to assist with immediate funding support. 

We are also able to advise on insolvency appointments and through our trusted network of insolvency and accountancy professionals can introduce you to other areas of expertise as and when needed. 

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“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

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Advisory & governance

Company secretarial

Employee Ownership Trusts

Entrepreneurs & owner managers

Mergers & Acquisitions

Structures & reorganisations

Technology & start-ups

Key contacts
Ashan Arif

Partner

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+44 118 960 4651
Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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  • 11 September 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Changes to the tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts

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  • 17 August 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Succession and exit planning: What you need to know – Reading

Our interactive seminar will cover succession planning and your exit strategy, what this means for SMEs, things you might want to consider and where to get support.

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  • 04 July 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Is a share buyback right for your company?

A share buyback, also known as a share repurchase, is when a company purchases its own shares and returns the value of those shares to the selling shareholder.  Effectively a share buyback is where a company invests in itself and decreases the number of shares in issue.  
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  • 06 June 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Business Succession and Exit Planning – London Event

This session will cover succession planning and your exit strategy, what this means for SMEs, things you might want to consider and where to get support.
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  • 25 May 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Management Buyout – Top 5 things to consider

A management buyout is a financial transaction in which a member of the management team purchases the company from its registered owner. MBO’s usually occur in private companies in an effort to enhance profitability and simplify strategies.
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  • Corporate and M&A

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“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 Clarkslegal’s corporate team led by 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.”

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