Corporate lawyers
At Cripps, our expert team of corporate, commercial and employment lawyers want to see your business – and the people behind it – thrive.
We’re more than corporate lawyers. We’re personally invested in your success, providing an expert sounding board and strategic partner. A trusted pair of hands in changing times, not just doing the deal, but ensuring it’s the best deal for you. All to exceptional standards and service.
With decades of experience in corporate law, we offer a wealth of knowledge and advice which benefits entrepreneurs and businesses locally and globally. We’re by your side, whether you’re starting out, expanding or maturing. Wherever you are in your business lifecycle, from mergers & acquisitions to financing, and commercial to employment matters, we identify opportunities, explore options, manage risks and tackle issues before they become threats. Cutting through the noise and getting to the issues, we understand your risk appetite and know what to fight for.
Business lifecycle
Early stage
We know the obstacles you are likely to face in the early stages of your business. We’re here to act as a sounding board and guide you right from the outset. We’ll help ensure you have the legal fundamentals in place. Whether establishing appropriate governance structures or key contractual arrangements, or helping with your first equity fundraising round or banking facility, our expert team is on hand to help you.
Growth
Taking your business to the next stage can be exciting, but comes with its own challenges. Our specialist transactional lawyers can help as you scale up your business. We can guide you through fundraising rounds, debt financing, private equity investment, business acquisitions, partnerships or joint ventures, or simply assist you with a new business set up, even expanding internationally or investing in the UK. Whatever your ambition, we’re here to make sure you achieve it.
Operational management
As your business grows, optimising your day-to-day legal arrangements can add real value to your business in the long term. We can help you draft and negotiate key commercial, technology and employment contracts, protect your IP, understand your data protection obligations, deal with conflicts, and help with all things real estate related, including property acquisitions and disposals. All are essential to creating a stable business and minimising the risk of disputes down the line. Whatever issue arises, we’re here to help.
Exit
When the time finally comes to pass the baton on, we will work with you to understand what your priorities are and how best to achieve them. Whether you are considering a full or partial sale, winding down, transitioning to the next generation of the family, looking to undertake a management buy-out or buy-in, or establish an employee ownership trust, our specialist transactional lawyers can expertly guide you. Whichever course you ultimately decide on, we’ll ensure a smooth transition for both you and your business.
How our corporate law team can help
Our experienced corporate lawyers are invested in facilitating your growth, we will help you in all aspects of running a business from people and operational management to investment and expansion.
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Our corporate law experience
Acting for William Nash Plc on a capital reduction demerger to separate a property portfolio from the principal property holding company. As the company was a public company the capital reduction element of the demerger required the approval of the High Court.
Advised on the reorganisation and subsequent sale of nursery group Davidson-Roberts Ltd to Family First Nursery Group. The project team worked closely with Grant Thornton UK LLP and the Company’s accountants to structure and implement a demerger in preparation for the sale in line with shareholder objectives.
Acting for Hillborough Properties Ltd, a caravan park on the Kent coast in relation to a three-cornered demerger with a transfer of shares and capital reduction with 9 steps in preparation for the sale of certain group entities.
Acting for US-based Chromalloy in relation to the implementation of a cross-border group restructure to simplify the intercompany loans. The project involved two separate restructurings covering multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, the EU, the U.S. and Bermuda, and included obtaining National Security & Investment (NSI) approval.
Supported Holiday Extras with the management of HR issues relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and the gradual reopening of the travel sector.
Provided employment advice to Berry Gardens in relation to the sale of its sales, packaging and distribution entity, Berry Gardens Limited, which was acquired by Driscoll’s.
Negotiated the employment contracts relating to Uniguest’s latest acquisition of MediaStar Systems and negotiated a change of role and terms and conditions for a senior employee.
Provided complex advice and support to Cadogan on employment status / IR35, agency workers, holiday pay and TUPE in relation to its acquisition of membership interest in The Draycott Hotel LLP.
Advising US private equity-backed Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC on multiple sales of international group companies.
Advising the shareholders of E-Cloth Limited, a developer and marketer of environmentally conscious cleaning products, on the sale of the company to US private equity firm Camano Capital.
Our client successes
Navigating a successful outcome for a holiday park
When a family-owned UK holiday park required expert advice to undergo a group reorganisation and ultimate sale, it turned to Cripps to help navigate and advise on the complexities involved.
Landing a positive exit for a self-storage business
Learn more about how we advised Easistore on its corporate reorganisation and subsequent sale to Nuveen Real Estate.
Recommended offer for AIM-listed technology company
Discover how we assisted our client, AdEPT Technology Group plc, in navigating its sale as a publicly listed company
Cementing a solid future for J Clubb
Discover how we restructured the assets of J Clubb to allow its sale and future growth.
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