Joint Venture & Shareholder Agreements
A joint venture agreement can turbo‑charge growth, but only if everyone knows the rules of engagement. I work with founders to map decision‑making thresholds, dividend policy, drag‑along and tag‑along rights and watertight deadlock procedures before tensions arise.
Whether you’re granting sweat equity to a CTO in Hastings or formalising a family investment in Rye, I’ll craft documentation that balances control with flexibility, and means you rarely need to rely on the Companies Act default provisions.
Corporate Reorganisations & Restructuring
Business needs change: maybe you want to ring‑fence IP, prepare for external investment or pass shares tax‑efficiently to the next generation. I advise on everything to do with corporate reorganisations, from simple share splits to complex hive‑downs and employee‑ownership trusts, working hand‑in‑glove with your accountants to obtain advance HMRC clearance where necessary. My structured project plans reduce disruption, safeguard tax reliefs and ensure Companies House filings are spot‑on first time.
Smaller Company Sales & Acquisitions
Selling your smaller company, or acquiring a strategic competitor, should be exciting, not exhausting. I start by drafting a robust Heads of Terms that crystallises price, completion conditions and post‑completion restraints so you know exactly what you’re signing up to.
I then coordinate the due diligence timetable, chase accountants for financial disclosures and negotiate the share purchase agreement clause by clause. Because I’ve completed dozens of deals under £10 million, I flag warranty gaps early and maintain momentum, ensuring we meet your target completion date without last-minute price adjustments.
