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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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  • 10 December 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

Discretionary right in contract

Most people would assume that, if a contract gives one party a right to do something “in its absolute discretion”, that is the end of the matter.

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  • 01 August 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal advises BMW Group UK on recent acquisition

Head of Corporate, Ashan Arif supported by Kirstin Parker, Caroline Lendrum and Martha Craven, advised BMW Group UK on its recent acquisition from H.R. Owen. Details of the transaction are confidential.

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  • 20 June 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal wins Strike Out Application following new Contract Law ruling

In a hugely significant judgment for businesses, the Supreme Court has tightened the flexibility traditionally enjoyed by contracting parties to vary the terms of their contracts (Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange 2018).
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  • 12 June 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

The rise of Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)

House of Fraser is the latest high-profile CVA in the retail sector but it’s not just the retail sector which has been inundated: the latest government statistics show that there has been an 85.5% increase in the use of CVAs.
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  • 05 March 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

The seven biggest threats to your business – and how to minimise them

Business owners face a host of risks, so you need to prepare for the worst.
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  • 08 November 2017
  • Corporate and M&A

Changes to the PSC Regime

Since the PSC Regulations came into effect in June 2016, changes to a company’s PSC information have been filed annually at Companies House on the Confirmation Statement.
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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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