M&A could occur when either one company seeks to buy another one outright (an acquisition) or two companies agree to come together and combine their operations (a merger). An acquisition can be an indication that the company doing the buying is profitable and doing well.

In contrast, in some cases two companies coming together (a merger) may be an indication that both are struggling financially, or are finding market conditions challenging. This isn’t always the case but is worth considering. A merger can also be a way for a company to grow and expand while eradicating a competitor.

Both publicly listed and private companies may be involved in M&A activity. The purpose may also be to add new ranges to an existing group of products or services.

• Drafting and negotiating the agreements. This will involve many parties including both businesses, the other legal team plus any external financial advisors.
• Due diligence. This is a vital part of the process and allows information to be gathered to check if there are any hidden liabilities or issues that need to be considered.
• Organising the financing by liaising with banks and finance firms.
• Completing the transaction.
• Ensuring that all post-completion regulatory activity and registrations are finalised.

We have specialist knowledge in M&A transactions and can provide support for the whole process from enquiry through to completion.

Many ask us ‘what’s different about you?’ and we like to reply, ‘because we go the extra mile’. We see our work as building and maintaining good business relationships rather than just earning fees. How we do this is by keeping in constant contact with our clients and intermediaries. From pre to post instruction we ensure that our clients are informed of all legal issues that may impact their business and therefore lives. That is why we provide daily or weekly updates to ALL of our clients whether there is anything to tell them or not (we don’t charge for this we just see it as part of our service). We like our clients to rest peacefully knowing that when we are instructed, and we say ‘we will take it from here’ they know we mean it.

The world is changing, and many individuals are realising that lifestyle is as vital to them as is income. We are the lucky ones who can hand pick lawyers who can provide the best quality advice but at outer city costs. Our offices are in North West London which may not be the most salubrious in the market but at the same time this allows us to charge our clients for what they pay for, our advice NOT our office space.

ALL our lawyers have previously worked in large city-based law firms and continue to practise and offer  the same high level service  they provided to clients in the City but without the pressure and demands often dictated by City law firm. This allows us to be competitive on our fees without compromising our service.

All in all, our clients win, which is the way we like it.

All our clients benefit from the same high level of care and attention whether the instruction is big or small. At the outset of each matter, we discuss the entire process with our clients, including the costs, potential outcomes and issues associated. This is to ensure clients are fully aware, knowledgeable and are in control always. Supporting and ensuring we provide the highest level of services, we offer our constant contact process with the partner or barrister leading  your file, a document log in for matters which are for larger and more complicated instructions and on-going support post transaction should our clients require it. Our aim is not just to get the work done, but to make our clients’ lives easier as we do it, which is why we ensure that our clients have regular access to the resources they need from us.