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Corporate and Commercial

Corporate and Commercial Lawyers

Invested in the journey of your business. 

Postnuptial Agreements & Prenuptial Agreements

Supporting your business journey with clear, practical legal advice. 

Your business doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. 

As your company grows and evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities around you. From shifting market conditions to changes in legislation, we understand that staying ahead means constantly adapting. We’re here to help you navigate those changes with clarity and confidence. 
 

Do you need legal advice but don’t know where to start? 

We take time to understand your business and where you’re heading. Our proactive approach means you stay a step ahead, steering your business with clear understanding of the risks and opportunities in every decision. 
 
In all your dealings with us, you will have direct access to senior lawyers who are invested in the journey of your business. We have the confidence to be clear, precise, and straightforward, so we won’t sit on the fence with ambiguous answers. 

We give you corporate and commercial advice that translates to the board room, and we give you transparency on costs for every transaction or matter. 

Our Services

Buying and selling businesses

We help you achieve your business goals and commercial objectives through mergers & acquisitions (M&A), strategic growth and exit planning. This may include employment, property or tax considerations. 

Management buy-outs

MBOs are a common solution when your management team is ready to take ownership. We provide clear, practical advice to ensure a smooth process.

Equity fundraising

Helping you find the funds you need from the right places.  

Joint ventures

From JVs to investor agreements, we give pragmatic advice on the right structure, negotiation, and risk management to protect your interests

Shareholder agreements

Clear Articles of Association and shareholder agreements help you avoid governance issues down the line. We’ll make sure everyone understands their rights and responsibilities from the start.

Share options

Structuring share options to support employee motivation and retention while adhering to legal frameworks.

International businesses

Regularly advising international companies means that we understand what’s needed when you’re setting up a business in the UK. 

Business contracts

Contracts are the cornerstone of your business. We can give advice on the day-to-day legal matters that affect your business

Directors’ duties

Knowing your duties are as a director help you run your business effectively while staying compliant with company law.

Company secretarial

Providing services such as registered, statutory filings and other administration, we can help ensure the smooth operation of the company.

Limited Liability Partnerships

Helping secure your business with the correct shareholder agreements for an LLP or other company structure

Venture Capital

Ensuring you secure the right funding while maintaining compliance and keeping growth front of mind.

Tech focus

Aligning your innovation and regulation with a tech-focused approach to ensure progress.

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What our clients say
Harender and Hal Branch are without doubt the best client handlers I know. Clearly they are hugely experienced and always deliver but it is their ability to relate to me as a client that is the game changer. It is their personal touch that I have very much valued. I could not recommend them more highly.
Impressive... always on hand with expert advice and always ready to help. I cannot recommend Branch Austin McCormick enough, fantastic firm!
Competency, knowledge, expertise and savoir faire.
Robyn became a trusted confidante, and solved our issues efficiently, with empathy and discretion.
Robyn helped us settle our matter, across language and cultural issues, and avoided us going to court, and contained costs.

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