Business Law

I advise businesses, founders and investors on corporate law matters throughout the lifecycle of a company, from governance and shareholder relations to transactional support. My work focuses on ensuring that corporate structures, documentation and processes are legally robust, commercially workable and aligned with the company’s growth strategy.
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Corporate governance and constitutional documents

Sound corporate governance provides the foundation for decision‑making, investment and growth. I assist clients with:

• articles of association, including bespoke drafting and amendments;
• alignment between articles and shareholders’ agreements;
• governance frameworks appropriate for the size, ownership and stage of the business.

These documents are particularly important in investment, exit and restructuring scenarios.

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Shareholder relations and shareholder agreements

I regularly advise on the structuring and management of shareholder relationships, including:

• drafting and reviewing shareholders’ agreements;
• allocation of control, voting rights and reserved matters;
• provisions governing share issues, transfers, exits and dispute resolution;
• balancing founder, investor and minority shareholder interests.

My approach is pragmatic, focusing on preventing disputes and preserving flexibility as the business evolves.

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Board processes, resolutions and corporate administration

I advise on the preparation and maintenance of key corporate records, including:

• board minutes and shareholder and director resolutions;
• support for significant corporate actions in accordance with constitutional documents;
• maintenance of statutory registers and company books, including PSC registers.

Clear documentation is critical both for legal compliance and for future transactions.

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Corporate transactions and due diligence support

Drawing on extensive experience across a wide range of corporate transactions, I support clients with:

• share transfers and related corporate actions;
• legal due diligence support on acquisitions, investments and restructurings;
• preparation and review of transaction‑related documentation, including share purchase agreements where appropriate.

My role often includes helping clients prepare for transactions by addressing governance and documentation issues proactively.

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Filings, completion and post‑transaction matters

Following corporate actions or transactions, I assist with:

• required filings with Companies House;
• updating statutory registers and internal records;
• advising on post‑completion obligations, including stamp duty considerations for share transfers.

This ensures that transactions are properly implemented and remain legally effective.

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Recent experience:

Participated in advising founders on the sale of their business through a competitive auction process to a foreign bidder, with a transaction value of approximately £25.6 million, including involvement in the legal due diligence process and assistance with the preparation and negotiation of transaction documentation.

Advised the founders and shareholders of a high‑growth, venture‑backed business on shareholder arrangements and corporate governance structures, including the drafting and implementation of a comprehensive shareholders’ agreement designed to support investment, scale‑up and long‑term alignment between stakeholders.

Regularly participated in advising clients on intra‑group reorganisations, including the preparation of transaction documents and corporate approvals at various stages of such restructurings, covering matters such as share option schemes, distributions, demergers, post‑completion steps and statutory filings.

Participated in advising clients on the establishment and operation of unapproved and EMI share option schemes, including the adoption of schemes, additional option grants and rollover arrangements in a transactional context.

Regularly assisted clients with company secretarial and corporate housekeeping matters, including incorporations, changes to corporate structure and identity, appointment and removal of directors and officers, and company dissolutions.

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