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corporate - specialisms

We understand that boards need high-quality, commercially-aware legal support as they deal with constant change.  Whether our clients are growing, diversifying, down-sizing or fundraising, we aim to assist them achieve their business objectives in a cost-effective and pro-active way.

In providing our advice, we seek to understand our corporate clients' markets, strategies and goals, and then to deliver accordingly.  We want to be seen as a trusted adviser and business partner, understanding what our clients need and value.  We appreciate the benefits of our being flexible and adapting to circumstances

Our team works from three offices in the UK, offering a full range of legal services in the corporate arena, including:

  • acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses, and other M&A 
  • IPOs and other securities offers, with an emphasis on AIM and PLUS 
  • joint ventures, shareholders agreements and other co-investment arrangements
  • MBOs and venture capital investments
  • reorganisations, restructurings and start-ups
  • advice on corporate governance, directors' duties and other company law issues

Our corporate team is supported by specialist lawyers with expertise in tax, anti-trust, regulation, intellectual property, employment and all other areas required to effect transactions successfully.

"The firm has the size and resources to cover all the specialities in-house but is small enough that clients can get the right level of senior help when they need it." "It provides a well-considered commercial view to problems and assists in getting all the parties to a negotiated solution." (Chambers UK 2010, Corporate, London)

The team at Beachcroft may be small, but it is frequently involved in complex and sizeable deals.."A very partner-led service - the point of contact is the one who heads up the team."  (Chambers UK 2010, Corporate, South-West)

This practice has been at the centre of some impressive recent deals, and clients are impressed with the excellent client service, sound advice and good value for money they receive (Chambers UK 2010, Corporate, North-West)