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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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+44 118 960 4651
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  • 15 July 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Preparing your professional services firm for sale

In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin as they explore the complexities of valuing and preparing professional services firms for the market, whether for sale, merger, venture, or fundraising.
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  • 08 July 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Share buybacks and what to do when they are void!

A share buyback is when a company purchases its own shares from a shareholder. However, for a limited company to successfully purchase its own shares, it must comply with Part 18 of the Companies Act (CA) 2006.
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  • 03 July 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Get your tech business market ready for sale

In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin to learn how to maximise your tech business value and get your tech business market ready for sale.
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  • 04 June 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Authorised Corporate Service Providers – what you need to know!

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) intends to enhance the transparency of corporate structures with an aim to reduce economic crime.

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  • 27 May 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Thinking of exiting your business? Part 3

In the third and final episode of our three-part podcast series, join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin as they discuss the sectors that are currently popular for business exits, as well as those that may have difficulty attracting buyers.
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  • 19 May 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Thinking of exiting your business? Part 2

In the second instalment of our three-part series, join Stuart Mullins from Clarkslegal and Nicky Goringe Larkin from Succession Planning as they discuss the complexities surrounding business financing, accounting practices, and valuation strategies, along with key insights into private equity.
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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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