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Our entrepreneurial services are tailored to protect the interests of your start-up in the long term.  Our concise, clear, and jargon free advice will help you to identify and address any issues you may have, and support your new enterprise in reaching its full potential. 

We have extensive experience of acting for owner managers seeking to exit their businesses. Whether it is a full or partial exit, our team prides itself on providing specialist legal and commercial advice to ensure maximum value and minimum risk. 

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Ashan Arif

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  • 20 January 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Positioning Your Business for Growth and Exit in 2026

2025 proved another challenging year for SMEs in the UK, with regulatory reform for Companies, increased taxes and operating costs and geopolitical pressure making for a harsh trading environment, Yet, despite the gloomy economic outlook, dealmaking in the region remained robust.
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  • 15 January 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Quarterly Insights: Key Corporate & Commercial Topics – Q1 2026

Join Stuart Mullins and Jonathan Hayes as they explore the most topical issues and key developments our team has examined over the past three months. In Episode 1, they discuss Family Investment Companies, Legal Due Diligence, and Directors’ Duties.
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  • 22 December 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Corporate law in 2025 and looking forward to 2026

2025 has been a transformative year, with a massive paradigm shift from ‘deregulation’ to ‘transparency and accountability’ at Companies House.
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  • 18 December 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Deal Announcement: Clarkslegal’s corporate lawyers advise on the sale of Chatterbox Labs Limited to subsidiary of American tech giant

Clarkslegal’s corporate team, led by Senior Consultant Jon Chapman and supported by Senior Solicitor Emma Docking, advised the founders of Chatterbox Labs Limited on the sale of the AI security specialist to Red Hat, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM.
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  • 04 December 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Autumn Budget 2025 Breakdown: Key takeaways for business buyers and sellers

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin as they delve into the key updates from the Chancellor’s announcement, with a focus on what matters most for businesses looking to buy and sell.
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  • 03 December 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Why is carrying out a legal Due Diligence investigation necessary during an proposed acquisition?

Merging with or acquiring another company is a high-stakes endeavour. The purpose, process and common areas of investigation during a M&A transaction.

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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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