Corporate, Finance & M&A
Experienced navigators of corporate transactions
Our experienced corporate team can help you navigate safely through the process of buying or selling a company or business. We have assisted on transactions at both ends of the spectrum, from the very large to the very small. The underlying principles are often the same; identifying the target business, carrying out a clear and informative investigation, highlighting the key legal issues, and above, all being commercial.
We also act for vendors. Often, a business sale is the culmination of a lifetime’s work that will determine the success of a project. We recognise the importance of a successful exit and our experienced team are here to help secure the best outcome for our clients.
Exits can take many different forms and may also need input from our tax advisers.
What we do
PRE SALES PREPARATION
We prepare an information pack for prospective buyers.
SALES STRATEGY
We assist in setting up controlled auctions and structured bidding processes to maximise value for vendors.
WARRANTY RISK
We can advise on providing warranties to the buyer to ensure the obligations are balanced.
TAX ADVICE
We offer tax advice to enable you to maximise the value of your sale proceeds.
Legal Due Diligence
A complete legal audit of the target business.
TAX INVESTIGATION
Investigating the tax status of the target company and advise on how to structure the purchase from both a UK and international perspective.
Having a UK based team of international lawyers available is invaluable when seeking to resolve cross-border as well as domestic legal challenges.
KEY CONTACTS
Partner
TEL: +44 (0)20 7592 8932
MB@BIRKWELLS.COM
Partner
TEL: +44 (0)20 7592 8936
JJ@BIRKWELLS.COM