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Corporate and M&A

Restructuring lawyers in London and Thames Valley

 

When you need restructuring legal services

There are various occasions when restructuring legal services are needed, but the main ones are:

  • When your company is in financial distress
  • When merging or acquiring another company
  • When making substantial changes to the company’s operations

How our restructuring lawyers can help

We have a great deal of experience in share for share exchange, subdivisions, share buy backs, demergers, and general restructuring support.

Understanding the restructuring process

The current state of the company is evaluated, to consider areas that may need improvement or change. A detailed plan must be set outlining the restructuring strategy including timeline goals and any resources needed, and this should be communicated to stakeholders.

The plan is implemented and continuously monitored to ensure progress is being made and the restructuring is achieving the desired outcomes.

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

Restructuring and insolvency FAQs

The main difference is that a restructuring lawyer assists companies in reorganising their operations, finances or structure to improve efficiency or avoid bankruptcy, whereas a bankruptcy lawyer represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings and in managing the legal aspects of discharging or reorganising debts, or liquidating assets.

The duration of the process depends on the size of the company and the complexity of the changes, however, this can take anywhere between a few months to several years.

Failing to secure more favourable terms when negotiating with creditors and other stakeholders, violating laws and regulations leading to legal disputes, and not identifying opportunities for tax benefits or other financial aids.

We work closely with tax advisers and accounting professionals to ensure the process is completed smoothly and in line with clearance advice.

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“We instructed Stuart Mullins at Clarkslegal to assist with a recent corporate transaction. We found him, the corporate commercial and the property team supportive, proactive and efficient in taking us through the transaction to completion. We would recommend Clarkslegal for corporate and commercial legal advice and support to any business.”

Tracy Keane, Director, Hydratec

“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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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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“I was impressed with the speed, turnaround and frequency of communication in my dealings with Stuart Mullins, in concluding my share purchase.”

Nigel Keene, Managing Director, Whiteknights Estate Agents

“Stuart Mullins was great at understanding what my needs were and responded in a timely manner every time. It was great to talk to someone who understood our situation and moved my transaction to completion efficiently and diligently. I really appreciated the extent to which Stuart explained everything to me regarding the transaction agreement, which gave me so much confidence when speaking to the purchaser”.

Jan Tupper, Proprietor, Arniss Equestrian Ltd

“We would recommend Clarkslegal as a leading corporate legal advisor in UK M&A due to their ability to work under a closed budget while keeping the highest professional standards and delivering a top professional advise under total availability, impressive technical-legal know-how and capacity to focus on the key matters at stake.”

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