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Corporate lawyers in London & Thames Valley

Our corporate lawyers provide strategic commercial advice on corporate issues and mergers & acquisitions from start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations, to maximise value and manage risk.

We can support you in acquisitions, fundraising, re-organisations,  buying and selling businesses, buy ins, buy outs and exits, including Employee Ownership Trusts. Our corporate law team can quickly get to grips with the key issues and delivering on key objectives.  

Our clients benefit from our extensive experience in acting for start-ups and early-stage companies along with well-established national and international businesses. 

They are always readily available and respond very quickly to queries. Always happy to go the extra mile whatever the situation and can be contacted at all times.

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  • 04 March 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Treasury Shares – An Opportunity to be Treasured

Under section 658 of the Companies Act 2006 (‘CA 2006’), there is a general rule against companies acquiring and owning their own shares.

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  • 07 February 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

The Importance of S3 of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

All entities which enter into business-to-business contracts should be aware of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 to ensure that their terms of business are legally binding

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  • 06 February 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal’s Corporate team advise the exiting shareholders of leading human microbiome company

Corporate lawyers advised the shareholders of leading human microbiome company, Invivo Healthcare, on their multi-million pound sale.

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  • 24 January 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal advises Kinectrics Inc on its acquisition of Cheshire based engineering firm

Canadian multinational, Kinectrics Inc was successfully advised by Clarkslegal’s corporate team on its purchase of Engineering Analysis Services for an undisclosed sum.

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  • 24 January 2024
  • Corporate and M&A

Clarkslegal act for Granahan McCourt Capital on acquisition of Strategic Imperatives

Clarkslegal’s corporate team, led by Ashan Arif and Jacob Montague, has advised Granaham McCourt Capital on its multi-million-pound acquisition of Strategic Imperatives.

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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.

“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 Clarkslegal’s corporate team led by 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.

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