Committed to your business’ success.
I assist with:
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Business Sales/ Disposals
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Business Purchases/ Acquisitions
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Management Buy-outs (MBOs)
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Share transfers, share buybacks, share-for-share exchanges and capital reductions
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Group restructures and demergers
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Shareholders, Partnership and Investment Agreements
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Succession planning
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Exit planning
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Employee Ownership Trusts
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Employee share schemes and incentivising employees
I am based in Leicestershire and serve Leicester, Market Harborough, the East Midlands, Warwickshire and beyond.
If you’d like to discuss a business matter please feel free to contact me on 07359 989311 or at Robert.Flannagan@acuitylaw.com.
Expert Legal Services

Business Sales
I specialise in dealing with share and asset sales. I deal with sellers of SME and owner-managed business across various industries. I understand that selling a company is a significant milestone and look to be on hand to guide you through this process. I’m committed to getting transactions over the line quickly with sensible and fair sale agreements. I provide quality and reliable legal advice and support for a fair price.

Business Purchases
I specialise in dealing with share and asset purchases. I advise buyers of business across a wide range of industries and sectors. I’m committed to getting transactions over the line quickly with sensible and fair sale agreements. I aim to be on hand promptly to answer questions, provide solutions and guide buyers through their acquisition. I provide quality and reliable legal advice and support for a fair price. I deal with deferred and earn-out consideration and completion accounts adjustments

MBOs
Are you selling to your management team as part of your retirement or exit or are you buying from your employer? I look to make sure the sale/purchase process is suitable and proportionate to the deal. An MBO buyer will have inside information about the company but this may likely be their first purchase. An MBO seller may be willing to agree more pragmatic payment terms but may require comfort and protection in relation to the operation of the business Structured effectively

Share Transactions
I can assist you with share transfers, shareholder exits, share buybacks, share-for-share exchanges and capital reductions. I work closely with your accountant to make sure that these are structured and documented correctly so you can proceed with peace of mind.

Group Restructures
Creating company group structures and holdings companies. Intra-company transactions and restructures. Demergers and multi-step reorganisations.

Business Agreements
Shareholder Agreements. Partnership Agreements. Investment Agreements. Joint Ventures Articles of Association

Exit Planning
Getting your affairs in order in good time should result in a quicker transaction. It reduces the time spent during the deal compiling information for due diligence, which can be challenging for owner managers running the day-to-day business. Identifying problem areas at an early stage prior to sale discussions gives the time and opportunity to consider options and take appropriate remedial action. Taking legal and financial advice should help business owners maximise the value they can achieve.

Succession Planning
Family companies. Planning for next generations. Incentivising and retaining employees.

Employee Ownership
Share schemes. Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs). Growth and freezer shares. Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).





