Top solicitors services in London today? We are a boutique law firm based in London and Essex. We are committed to delivering a remarkable client experience without charging at the very high hourly rates and fees of larger law firms. Our top priority – as a client-centred law firm – is to provide our clients access to trusted legal advisors for life. Discover extra details at law firm. An essential component of our business is being open, honest, and accountable with our clients, and operating at the highest professional standards.
Our unique selling point is that we understand what clients want from their lawyers. We will manage your transaction proactively, with careful attention to detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture. While working with us you will have access to our strong network of other professionals such as accountants, independent financial advisers and bankers. Management Buy-Out and Buy-In transactions often arise out of shareholder or board disputes but can also have a friendly and informal nature.
A share buyback is often (but not always) used during shareholder exits and is an effective way to extract cash from the company to realise the value of the shareholding or alternatively to return excess cash to a shareholder. Share buyback transactions can be highly tax-efficient but must comply with the strict provisions of Part 18 of the Companies Act 2006. Any breach of such provisions will result in the transaction being void which means it will be treated as it never happened i.e., the seller will be treated as if they continue to own the shares and the payment for the shares is liable to be returned to the company (which the company might find it difficult to recover). In addition, every officer of the company will commit a criminal offence. In other words, getting things wrong can have serious adverse legal and tax implications. Find even more details on birdilaw.com.
Similarly, if you are an investor, it is important to undertake suitable levels of due diligence into your investment targets to ensure that your legal interests are protected, including your entry and exit strategies. A common misconception is that companies can market or promote their investment proposals to anybody. However, financial promotions (including investments) are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). FSMA controls the way that businesses may seek investment and requires businesses to obtain the appropriate certifications from investors before they receive business plans and investment proposals.
How we can help with the Settlement of Disputes: Settling a dispute on acceptable terms can save you and your business a lot of time, money and stress. A key ingredient to a successful settlement is creating solutions that are acceptable to all sides to the dispute. We understand how to deal with the pressure of a legal dispute, when it is appropriate to apply it on the other parties and when the other party is trying to apply it. It is essential to ensure that the wording of the negotiated terms of settlement reflect the scope of the claims that are settled. A common mistake is forgetting to ensure that a settlement is made on an “all claims” basis, rather than merely setting the dispute based on the existing factual situation. We will discuss and advise on the extent of the settlement terms to make sure that the wording has the intended meaning.