Corporate & Commercial

The Firm’s corporate and commercial clients encompass all manner of entrepreneurs and companies including manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and developers. These clients operate in a diverse range of commercial sectors such as retail, manufacturing, hospitality, financial services and many more.

Examples of recent transactions include acting for clients in the:

• acquisitions and disposals of the entire issued share capital of target companies owning retail pharmacies, properties and fast-food outlets, as well as dealing with associated bank financing and any lease extensions;

• transfer of several properties individually owned to a corporate entity for tax efficiency;

• hive-up of an established popcorn manufacturing business into its parent company, which specialised in the manufacture of potato crisps; 

• acquisition of a food distribution company;

• acquisition of a substantial business centre with restaurants and a gym;

• acquisition of a chain of fast-food outlets;

• development and creation of a food waste disposal unit; and

• perfection of bank security requirements particularly in light of the ever-changing law in relation to the execution of documents, and in particular third-party legal charges and guarantees.