Corporate Transactions

Capability for every stage of the process. For every size of business.

Our senior solicitors don’t just provide oversight. They lead and manage every transaction. This means we can provide the sophisticated expertise you’d expect from a leading City practice, but with the responsiveness and personal attention of a close-knit team.

You’ll have direct access to someone who knows your business, understands your priorities and is invested in the outcome. Every matter is approached in the context of where you are now and where you want to go – providing clear answers and focused advice while avoiding unnecessary complications.

Support that doesn’t end at closing

We’re by your side from initial structuring through to completion. And for what comes next. 

We take a long-term view, helping you understand what a deal means in practice – whether that's navigating changes in ownership, managing investor relationships or adapting to new ways of working after completion.

Our support includes:

• Share and asset sales and purchases
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Management buyouts and buy-ins
• Equity investments and funding arrangements
• Group reorganisations and pre-sale structuring
• Earn-outs and deferred consideration arrangements

For established businesses

We partner with founders and shareholders of established enterprises, providing structured guidance that looks to protect your position and secure competitive terms. This includes:

• Planning retirement or succession
• Selling all or part of the business
• Fundraising through private equity investment
• Restructuring ownership between family members or management

For entrepreneurial and growing businesses

We partner with ambitious businesses pursuing growth. We provide efficient, outcome-focused support for fast-moving decisions. This includes:

• Strategic acquisitions
• Attracting equity investment
• Gradual share sales and staged exits
• Internal reorganisations to support expansion

For private equity and family offices

We partner with ambitious businesses pursuing growth. We provide efficient, outcome-focused support for fast-moving decisions. This includes:

• Strategic acquisitions
• Attracting equity investment
• Gradual share sales and staged exits
• Internal reorganisations to support expansion

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The case for continuity

The people you meet at the start of your relationship with us stay with you. Our experienced partners remain closely involved and accessible throughout, giving you direct access to someone who knows your business, understands your priorities, and is invested in the right outcome. So you always know where you and your affairs stand.

Fees and pricing

We are transparent about costs and will discuss fees at the outset of any engagement.

Corporate transaction fees depend on the nature and complexity of the matter, including transaction size, structure and timescale. We provide clear estimates at the beginning of a matter and keep clients informed as work progresses, ensuring costs remain proportionate and predictable.

Frequently asked questions

What legal documents are involved in selling a business?

A sale typically involves agreeing heads of terms, conducting due diligence, negotiating a share or asset purchase agreement, disclosure letter and ancillary documentation and completing the transaction. Particular attention is given to warranties, indemnities and any deferred consideration or earn-out provisions. Proper legal oversight is essential, as poorly drafted agreements can lead to future disputes or unexpected liability.

What are earn-out agreements and how do they work?

An earn-out agreement allows part of the purchase price to be paid after completion, usually based on future performance. Careful drafting is essential to ensure clarity around calculation, control and dispute resolution.

What risks do business sellers face after completion?

Sellers may remain exposed under warranties or indemnities for a defined period. We structure transactions to manage and limit this exposure where possible.

What should business buyers focus on during due diligence?

Due diligence identifies legal, financial and operational risks within the target business. The findings inform both pricing and the protections included in transaction documentation.

If you are considering a sale, acquisition, investment or restructuring, we would be pleased to discuss how we can support you. Please contact our team using the enquiry form below or by calling one of our offices directly.