As a self-employed consultant solicitor who has around 10 years’ experience in dealing with acquisitions and disposals, I may be able to provide a cost-effective option to business owners while still providing a quality legal service. I aim to be on hand promptly to answer questions, provide solutions and guide business owners through their transaction.

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I am based in Leicestershire and serve Leicester, Market Harborough, the East Midlands, Warwickshire and beyond. I advise SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a variety of industries and sectors.

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Shareholders or Investment Agreements

​I can put in place agreements to offer key contractual protection for founders or investors. Drafted properly these will outline decision making and responsibilities, set transfer procedures, exit events and leaver provisions and provide key undertakings and commitments.

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Exits

I can deal with shareholder exists. Handled properly this can avoid disputes and help protect the company’s value. It may be possible to make effective use of the company’s reserves through a share buyback, or a share-for-share exchange and exit may provide for more flexible terms.

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Restructuring your business

I can help restructure to protect key business assets, prepare the business for growth or demerge different parts of a business.

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Succession and sale planning

I can work with you in relation to succession planning and next steps for family-owned businesses.

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I can discuss with you the process of selling a business, exploring what a sale might look like and getting sale ready.

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Share schemes

I can assist with establishing a share scheme to attract, retain and incentivise key personnel. This can range from tax-efficient schemes like EMI options or bespoke arrangements to protect capital value such as growth or freezer shares.