For Entrepreneurs & Private Capital
Advising the Architects of Private Enterprise
Our corporate practice is dedicated to advising entrepreneurs, the companies they build, and the private capital that fuels their growth. We act as strategic partners through the entire lifecycle of a business, from initial structuring and funding rounds to strategic acquisitions and ultimate exit. Our advice is informed by our partners’ own commercial experience, giving us a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities our clients face. We provide the sophisticated counsel of a large City firm with the agility, personal attention, and commercial pragmatism of a specialist boutique.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We advise founders, management teams, and private investors on the execution of complex M&A transactions. Our focus is on the private market, where we guide clients through strategic sales, management buy-outs, and acquisitions. We provide partner-led counsel at every stage, from negotiating heads of terms and conducting meticulous due diligence to drafting and finalising share and asset purchase agreements. Our goal is to ensure our clients realise maximum value while mitigating risk.
- Advising on strategic sales to corporate and private equity buyers
- Structuring and executing management buy-outs (MBOs) and buy-ins (MBIs)
- Conducting legal due diligence
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including share purchase agreements (SPAs)
- Navigating issues of joint tenancy and transfers of equity
Venture & Growth Equity
We advise high-growth companies and the investors who back them on venture capital and growth equity financings. We guide founders through the complexities of term sheets, investment agreements, and shareholder rights, ensuring they are well-positioned for future growth. We also act for family offices and HNW individuals making direct investments, providing the due diligence and transactional support necessary to deploy capital effectively.
- Advising on seed, angel, and later-stage venture financing rounds
- Structuring investments and drafting shareholder agreements
- Advising on employee share option schemes (ESOPs)
- Corporate governance for high-growth companies
Family Business Governance & Succession
We provide sophisticated advice on the unique legal structures that underpin family-owned enterprises and private partnerships. We work closely with families to design and implement robust shareholder and partnership agreements that protect the business, clarify governance, and provide a clear framework for succession. Our counsel is sensitive to family dynamics while remaining focused on the commercial imperatives of preserving and growing the enterprise for future generations.
- Drafting bespoke shareholder and partnership agreements
- Advising on joint venture structures
- Corporate reorganisations and restructuring
- Succession planning for family-owned businesses