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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
KEY CONTACT
KEY CONTACTS
Our lawyers have in-depth expertise of corporate transactions and deliver high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.
Giao Pacey
Partner
Ben Gisbey
Partner
Giao Pacey
Partner
They understand our business incredibly well and provide a range of specialists as needed.
Simkins have an excellent media practice constantly evolving with the changes in our industry.
Simkins provides a great range of experience and skills within the division so all areas of film production are covered.
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.
Really knowledgeable and practical team. Can turn things around quickly and always on hand if we have any questions.
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.
