Preparing your business for investment or sale

As your business evolves, opportunities for investment or expansion can arrive. While these bring exciting prospects, they also bring new layers of legal and commercial complexity. Whether you’re preparing to attract investors, considering a partial sale or an exit, or acquiring another business, having the right legal structure in place makes all the difference.

We can help your business navigate equity investments and other corporate transactions with clarity and control to protect your position and maximise your business value.

How we help

Our support covers every stage of a transaction, from preparation to completion:

• conducting a legal due diligence to assess your business’s readiness for the transaction;

• identifying and resolving issues that could affect investor confidence, your business valuation or your liability;

• drafting and negotiating share purchase or investment agreements; and

• preparing the necessary corporate resolutions and managing all necessary filings with the Companies House and the Land Registry.

Why it matters

Investment and ownership changes are pivotal moments in a business’s journey. Without careful preparation, they can expose founders to avoidable risks such as warranty claims or shareholder disagreements that destabilise the company long after the deal is done.

By carrying out a legal audit early and addressing any gaps, we not only make your business more attractive to investors but also protect you from future liability. The goal is simple: to ensure that every agreement reflects your objectives and supports your business’s stability, reputation, and long-term value.