Jonathan Hayes

Solicitor

Jonathan Hayes

Solicitor

Jonathan is a solicitor who provides corporate and commercial advice to a range of clients including start-ups, owner-managed businesses and large corporates operating in a variety of industries.

His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, commercial agreements and general company and corporate matters.

He completed his LPC at BPP, achieving a distinction. Prior to this Jonathan completed his BA Law at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, before receiving commendations for the GDL at BPP.

Jonathan Hayes

Solicitor

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19 May 2025
Corporate and M&A

Thinking of exiting your business? Part 2

In the second instalment of our three-part series, join Stuart Mullins from Clarkslegal and Nicky Goringe Larkin from Succession Planning as they discuss the complexities surrounding business financing, accounting practices, and valuation strategies, along with key insights into private equity.

07 May 2025
Corporate and M&A

Thinking of exiting your business? Part 1

In the first part of this three-part series, we explore why planning your exit strategy early can shape the way you build, grow, and eventually sell your business for maximum value. From mindset to strategy, we unpack how thinking about the end from the beginning can lead to smarter decisions and better outcomes.

06 May 2025
Corporate and M&A

Can a disclosure letter give rise to a misrepresentation claim?

Provided by a seller to a buyer, a disclosure letter is an important element in any business sale or purchase transaction.

11 April 2025
Corporate and M&A

Share Sale – An Exit Strategy

If you’re planning to exit your business and want to sell your company to a third party, you should consider a share sale.

17 March 2025
Corporate and M&A

Deal Announcement: Clarkslegal’s corporate lawyers advise on the sale of Cryostore Limited to hVIVO plc

Clarkslegal’s corporate team is pleased to have advised Malcolm Wilkingson and the exiting shareholders on their multi-million pound sale of family-owned business, Cryostore Limited, to listed company hVIVO plc.

10 March 2025
Corporate and M&A

Are You Sale Ready?

If you’re at the stage of considering the ‘What Next?’ for your business then it is probably time to consider whether your business is ready to go through a partial or complete sale process.

Contact Jonathan

‪+44 118 960 4611 contact@clarkslegal.com