Corporate

Our Corporate Law Team is highly experienced across a full scope of corporate transactional work and a wide range of industry sectors.
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Corporate

Meet your Corporate team

Dedicated professionals ready to assist you.

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Chief Executive Officer
Alex Canham PNG
Managing Partner, Head of Corporate
Chris-Gemson-PNG
Partner
Joel-Gocool-PNG
Legal Director
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Legal Director
Ed Beedham PNG
Senior Solicitor
Sophie Protheroe PNG
Senior Solicitor
Dylan Cutifani PNG
Solicitor
Bethany-Goodhew PNG
Solicitor
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Solicitor
Harry Winkley PNG
Solicitor
Lucinda-Cameron-PNG
Solicitor
Sam French PNG
Solicitor
Matthew Roberts PNG
Senior Apprentice Solicitor
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What our clients say about us

Excellent level of service provided by Alex, Joel and the team. Our sale was not particularly straightforward, quality advice provided in a timely manner. I am not sure we could have completed our sale without them. Would highly recommend!

A big thank you to Alex and his team in particular Melissa who worked diligently and at all times looked to serve our best interests. They were constantly available to provide reassuring advice through a sometimes difficult transaction and fraught period. Despite the tight deadlines and significant workload I was delighted with their performance.

Having worked closely with Yavan and the team for several years now, this re-finance project was particularly important for Futura – allowing us to continue with our steep growth trajectory without compromising our focus on service excellence and continual improvement. In such a fast-paced environment, it is essential for us to work with key strategic partners like Herrington Carmichael, who have a deep understanding of our business, people and aspirations.

Yavan and team supported us through the process ensuring we had the right level of guidance and regulatory control for every decision through this process, we felt fully supported and couldn’t have achieved the outcome without them.

We appointed Herrington Carmichael to act for us in the sale of our Chartered Financial Planning business. From the outset we were impressed with Alex and Lucinda's professionalism. This impression was backed up by helpful and knowledgeable support from them and their team throughout the sale process. All aspects of the sale discussions were dealt with carefully and efficiently resulting in a satisfactory outcome for us as sellers.

We would like to express my thanks for the work carried out by Alex, Lucinda and the entire team at Herrington Carmichael during a recent transaction.....Their clear communication, thoroughness, and proactive approach ensured the transaction was completed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. It was a pleasure working with them. They went above and beyond to safeguard our interests and provide clear guidance. We felt supported at all times, thanks to their commitment and expertise. Based on our experience, we would have no hesitation in recommending Alex, Lucinda and the entire team at Herrington Carmichael to others seeking a reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated legal resource.

Client

First class service, with great communications all along, I liked the way the DD report came in under a traffic light style format to highlight those higher risk areas, and when the pressure was on at the very end, Beth and Chris went above and beyond to make sure this one could happen on Tuesday. We (well, Chris and Beth) got it over the line by lunchtime on Tuesday. Thank you once again, Team Herrington, for the professional, human, and reassuring approach.

Simon Arnold
Finance Director, Grundon Waste Management Ltd

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our services and processes.

Navigating the intricacies of structuring a business can be difficult, but the implications can be significant. Your structure may also need to change as your business develops and matures. Our Corporate Team can advise upon the most commercially suitable structure to ensure that the framework of your business matches your goals and corporate objectives.

There are many benefits associated with Shareholder Agreements for businesses. The most common reasons we see shareholders wanting to set up an agreement include: Outlines the key expectations of the shareholders and sets out clearly each shareholder’s rights and obligations including when the shares in the company can be sold (which is not covered under the Companies Act 2006) Greater clarity on rights and obligations which provides protection for shareholders and helps avoid lengthy and costly disputes A Shareholder’s Agreement is a private and confidential document unlike Articles of Association which are a publicly filed document listed at Companies House. Any agreements between shareholders which are of a sensitive nature may be more suitable for a Shareholder’s Agreement

There are many ways to value a business and different industries prefer different methods. Accountants should be able to carry out a strict financial valuation for you however please note, it is worth engaging corporate finance advisors who have experience in the relevant industry to determine a valuation on the market.

Funding from a private equity or venture capital investor will always be conditional upon their taking an equity stake in the company. The provision of funds can come with access to stronger management and opportunities to maximise expertise and grow the business itself. The key advantage compared to debt is that the other shareholders are not liable to repay the investor in the event that the company is not profitable and their return will generally be limited to the exit proceeds which are available. Please get in touch if you are considering funding options.

Companies may undergo a restructuring for various reasons, which may include: Adapting to changing market conditions Improving operational efficiency Addressing financial challenges Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the company’s long-term viability and create value and this may be done using methods such as acquisitions, demergers, or financial reorganizations. Legal frameworks, such as the Companies Act, provide guidelines for these processes, ensuring transparency, protecting stakeholders’ rights, and facilitating the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic business environment.