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Corporate and M&A

Restructuring lawyers in London and Thames Valley

 

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

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

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

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  • 19 December 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Goodbye 2023, hello 2024 and changes to Companies House

As 2023 draws to a close, we look to the future, and it appears changes to corporate law and practice will be enacted next year, under the authority of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

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  • 12 December 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

How to sell my business

Watch Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, and Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, as they discuss selling and buying a business, the options available, and where to get support.

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  • 17 November 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Should AI delete humans out of the legal sphere?

AI could potentially streamline routine legal tasks. However, there are consequences to consider when it comes to AI in the legal sphere.

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  • 14 November 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

A Brief Reminder of the Separate Legal Personality of Companies, Limited Liability and Derivative Claims

It is long-established under English law that private companies limited by shares have separate legal personality to their shareholders and directors.

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  • 08 October 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

When do Company Directors have to consider creditors?

Due to the economic challenges the UK is currently facing, it is especially important for company directors to consider and uphold the directors duties imposed on them by the law.

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  • 11 September 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

Changes to the tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts

The government published a consultation on 18 July 2023 seeking the public’s views on its proposals to reform the tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts and Employee Benefit Trusts. Parties are invited to express their opinions via email via the government website until the consultation closes on 25 September 2023.

“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 

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.

Legal 500

“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.”

Santiago Corredoira-Jack , Partner, Granahan McCourt Capital