Corporate and M&A

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Entrepreneurs & owner managers

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.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.”

Chambers and Partners

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Advisory & governance

Company secretarial

Debt & funding

Employee Ownerships

Mergers and Acquisitions

Structures and reorganisations

Technology & start-ups

Exiting your Business

Key contacts

Ashan Arif

Partner

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Email Ashan

+44 118 960 4651

Stuart Mullins

Partner

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Email Stuart

+44 118 960 4672

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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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Corporate and M&A

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

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Corporate and M&A

The Autumn Budget 2025: Key considerations for business buyers and sellers

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Corporate and M&A

Directors Duties: Honesty and Goodfaith

In June the Court of Appeal found that a director had failed to comply with their statutory duty.

“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”

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“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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Contact Ashan

+44 118 958 5321 contact@clarkslegal.com