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Corporate and M&A

Technology & start-ups lawyers in London and Thames Valley

 

We understand the difficulties facing start-ups and early-stage ventures. Our depth of experience gives us the knowhow to advise clients effectively and efficiently and help them grow and achieve their ambitions.

What does a technology lawyer do?

Technology lawyers provide legal advice related to technology and its impact on various legal areas such as intellectual property, data privacy, and technology transactions in the form of mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures.

When should a start-up hire a lawyer?

Hiring a lawyer early in the life of a start-up can be crucial for laying a solid foundation and avoiding potential legal pitfalls. Our vast network of contacts allows us to make suitable and often significant introductions.

Our core legal services

  • Assisting with the selection of the appropriate legal structure, such as a company or partnership, to form your business.
  • Helping you secure intellectual property protection for your patents and trademarks.
  • Guiding you on the legal aspects of transactions involving due diligence.
  • Navigating industry-specific regulations to ensure you comply with all relevant standards.
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“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

Chambers and Partners

Related services

Advisory & governance

Company secretarial

Debt & funding

Employee Ownership Trusts

Entrepreneurs & owner managers

Mergers & Acquisitions

Structures & reorganisations

Key contacts
Ashan Arif

Partner

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+44 118 960 4651
Stuart Mullins

Partner

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+44 118 960 4672

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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”

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 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.”

Legal 500

“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

“I had an excellent experience working with Stuart Mullins. He was thoughtful, pragmatic, and extremely efficient. Thank you very much for all your hard work to get the deal across the line.”

Jerry Izard, Director, Independent Optics Ltd

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0118 958 5321
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