Corporate & Commercial Advisory

Clear business arrangements help parties understand their responsibilities before a disagreement arises. We advise companies, directors, shareholders and business owners on corporate and commercial matters, with particular attention to how an arrangement will operate in practice.

More about Corporate & Commercial Advisory

• Our work in Corporate & Commercial Advisory: Our work includes reviewing proposed transactions and business terms, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on the rights and obligations recorded in those documents. We can assist with shareholder arrangements, directors’ service agreements, assignments of debt and other agreements used in ongoing business relationships. We also help clients consider decision-making processes, reserved matters, payment obligations, exit arrangements and steps to take if a party does not perform.

Core Elements of Corporate & Commercial Advisory

• Corporate advice must account for both the parties’ agreement and the applicable legal framework, including the Companies Act 2016 where relevant: We work with clients to identify the decisions that should be documented and the risks that should be addressed before signing. Our drafting aims to use precise terms that the parties can follow in day-to-day operations. Where an issue has already arisen, we advise on the available options and the likely effect of the existing documents.