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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
Stuart Mullins

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+44 118 960 4672

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  • Corporate and M&A

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  • 06 September 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

How to exit your business – Reading Seminar

Due to popular demand, Nicky Goringe Larkin and Stuart Mullins, will be hosting a repeat of the ‘How to exit your business’ seminar at Clarkslegal’s Reading office.
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  • 19 August 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

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  • 08 July 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Navigating corporate transparency: ECCTA reforms series

This is the second article in a series exploring the changes brought by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
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  • 21 June 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal proudly supports National Employee Ownership Day

The 21st June 2024 is the annual Employee Ownership Day, which is celebrated nationally by many businesses and the Employee Ownership Association. 
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  • 30 May 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

How to exit your business

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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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