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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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Read, listen and watch our latest insights

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  • 20 March 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Drag-Along & Tag-Along Rights: Why Every Company Needs Them

When starting a company, very few founders are aware of the potential issues around shares, share ownership and the implications of that when selling their company.
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  • 16 March 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Shareholder Disputes: Managing Shareholder Buyouts and Exits – Episode 3

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin for the third and final episode of our Shareholder Disputes series, where we move from prevention to resolution—exploring what happens when a founder’s exit becomes unavoidable.
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  • 23 February 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Shareholder Disputes: Planning for the Worst – Episode 2

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin for the second episode of our podcast series on shareholder disputes, where they explore what happens when business partners disagree.
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  • 20 February 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

EMI Schemes – following the 2025 Autumn Statement

In an economic landscape where attracting, retaining and incentivising key employees is key to commercial success.
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  • 02 February 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Shareholder Disputes: Navigating the Challenges – Episode 1

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin as they delve into the complex world of shareholder disputes. 
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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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“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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