Why choose me
Corporate law allows me to engage with a variety of clients on a daily basis, playing a role in managing the process of buying, growing or selling their businesses. I enjoy taking part in significant milestones for our clients at the start, middle and end of their journeys.
The experience of managing a variety of corporate matters from an early stage in my career has enabled me to ensure my clients’ projects run as smoothly as possible. As is sometimes the case, unforeseen issues emerge but in those cases I take pride in thinking outside the box and suggesting alternative solutions to problems faced on a transaction, often thinking of a solution that has not yet been thought of by the other side.
I have routinely worked with owners, managers and directors of SMEs and larger businesses, as well as private equity groups and other investment companies. My specialisms include private equity MBOs, M&A transactions and company restructuring, amongst others.
Outside of work, I really enjoy getting involved in sport, be it on the hockey pitch, on a run or watching in the crowd.
Corporate law allows me to engage with a variety of clients on a daily basis, playing a role in managing the process of buying, growing or selling their businesses. I enjoy taking part in significant milestones for our clients at the start, middle and end of their journeys.
The experience of managing a variety of corporate matters from an early stage in my career has enabled me to ensure my clients’ projects run as smoothly as possible. As is sometimes the case, unforeseen issues emerge but in those cases I take pride in thinking outside the box and suggesting alternative solutions to problems faced on a transaction, often thinking of a solution that has not yet been thought of by the other side.
I have routinely worked with owners, managers and directors of SMEs and larger businesses, as well as private equity groups and other investment companies. My specialisms include private equity MBOs, M&A transactions and company restructuring, amongst others.
Outside of work, I really enjoy getting involved in sport, be it on the hockey pitch, on a run or watching in the crowd.
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Questions my clients ask me
Buyers and sellers of companies face their own areas of risk depending on the type of industry and the people involved. For buyers, common risks could include historic litigation, unpaid tax obligations, supply chain weaknesses or employee management issues. The risks for sellers can range from having deferred consideration linked to unrealistic EBITDA targets or having to overcommit company resources on the sale process, undermining the stability of the company during that time. Through careful examination of the business in question or the proposed offer, and maintaining constant vigilance during the sale or purchase, we can ensure these risks are identified, nullified to ensure a successful completion.
With a significant business decision like this, we always recommend some sort of due diligence process be carried out before making a commitment. Two obvious places to start are the financials of the business and the people managing it. On the financials, you need to ask yourself whether the stated value of the target company aligns with its financial reality. Are there any inconsistencies with what’s been presented to you and have any assumptions or predictions been made that aren’t supported by your understanding of their business, the market they are in and the overall economic picture? When it comes to the people managing the business, are they committed to the future of the company and your plans for it or are their signs that the key performers will look to move on following your investment of acquisition? Does the business have any obvious gaps that you may need to fill?
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