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Business Acquisitions and Mergers

At Fishers Solicitors, our expert team of mergers & acquisitions solicitors provide individuals and businesses with clear, practical advice on all mergers & acquisitions matters including company takeovers, management buy-outs, restructuring and reorganisation, and joint ventures.

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We have an enviable reputation for providing high-quality legal advice to businesses of all sizes across the Midlands. Mergers & acquisitions transactions often present technical challenges to our clients such as tax, regulations, pensions, and competition. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the law and regulations surrounding mergers & acquisitions transactions and we tailor our advice to suit our clients’ business needs and commercial strategy.

Our mergers & acquisitions expertise

Our mergers & acquisitions lawyers can advise across all types of transactions or restructures, including:

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
  • Management buy-outs
  • Restructuring
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Joint ventures
  • Raising capital

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Our commercial specialists will assist your merger or acquisition, making it as smooth as possible.

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Merger, acquisitions, and disposals

We can assist you in buying, selling, or merging with another company or business, including providing advice and guidance on Heads of Agreement, Sale and Purchase Agreements, financing strategy, due diligence, warranties, disclosure, and Board approvals.

 

Management buy-outs

Management buy-outs require expert advice to navigate the complex legal and financial issues which arise. We can assist you throughout the entire management buy-out process including carrying out due diligence, drafting Heads of Agreement, facilitating the deal, preparing all required documentation, preparing disclosure, drafting shareholders’ agreements, and advising on articles of association.

 

Restructuring

We can advise you on options for restructuring your business including standstill agreements, restructuring share capital, boosting tax efficiency, Newco transfers, equity injections, debt rescheduling, covenant waivers, and debt for equity swaps.

 

Corporate restructuring

Our dedicated mergers & acquisitions lawyers can help you turn your business around by advising on and facilitating a corporate restructure. Our corporate restructuring services include core strategy advice, divestitures, spin-offs, split-offs, and equity carve-outs.

 

Joint ventures

If you are entering into a joint venture with another individual or business, we can provide professional advice and representation on all types of joint venture structure including special purpose vehicles (SPV), partnerships and limited liability partnerships, and collaboration agreements, as well as guiding you through the associated tax and legal considerations.

 

Raising capital

Our mergers & acquisitions lawyers have years of experience assisting businesses and companies with raising capital and advising on funding sources. We stay on top of all the latest industry changes and knowledge, so you can be confident that the advice you receive is relevant and beneficial to the success of your business.

 

Why choose Fishers Solicitors for your mergers & acquisitions services

Obtaining expert advice from an early stage can make a significant difference to the success of a transaction. With vast experience dealing with businesses large and small, our team of mergers & acquisitions lawyers have a deep understanding of the legal complexities involved with company takeovers and can provide you with the comprehensive, professional advice on business strategy and the tactics you need to proceed.

 

We pride ourselves on our exceptional attention to our clients’ needs and commercial concerns. Fishers Solicitors is independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

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