Corporate

We work with clients across a wide range of sectors to deliver critical corporate transactions in the most pragmatic, commercial and efficient way possible.

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Overview

Our corporate group acts for a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and cutting-edge start-ups, through to multi-national and publicly listed companies.

We represent clients on corporate transactions in a wide range of industries, including the media, entertainment and leisure sectors.

We can advise at all stages of a company’s life cycle, from incorporation through to all stages of development and growth, in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, equity fundraising rounds, debt financing, joint ventures, international expansion and IPOs. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, commitment and pragmatic approach to structuring and completing any given transaction, and clients praise our lawyers for their business-focused advice and hands-on approach.

Expertise

Our areas of expertise include the following:

  • Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
  • Private equity and venture capital investment
  • Debt finance
  • EIS and SEIS
  • Company re-organisations
  • Management buy-outs and buy-ins
  • Listed company work
  • Joint ventures
  • Partnership arrangements
  • Company secretarial services
  • Advice on corporate governance

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Our lawyers have in-depth expertise of corporate transactions and deliver high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.

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They provide carefully considered support and guidance, adding value at every stage of the process. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Chambers & Partners
Every lawyer I have worked with has been friendly, approachable and willing to listen.
Chambers & Partners
Simkins have an excellent media practice constantly evolving with the changes in our industry.
Legal 500
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The two individuals I dealt with at Simkins were exceptional. They had specific industry knowledge and skills and were prepared to work cross-border. Their approach was collaborative while still protecting their clients' interests.
Legal 500
Collaborative, pragmatic, and good people to deal with.
Legal 500
The team is responsive, only requiring short notice when crises arise. They are technical experts and knowledgeable, but also commercial and pragmatic, as well as personable and easy to work with.
Legal 500

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