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Corporate & commercial

corporate & commercial

The regulatory and funding landscape for private and public businesses continues to evolve. We appreciate the need for managers to focus on preserving and developing their business and for funders to support and facilitate growth. We provide a straightforward approach to our corporate finance and commercial advice which puts your business needs first.

We assist with securing funding for your venture, shaping the structure of your business, guiding you through the minefield of legal compliance and dealing with any corporate transactions along the way.

Our experts are business people as well as lawyers; engaging with and understanding your pressures. We provide pragmatic and relevant advice to help protect and grow our clients.

what we do...

Specialist legal services - corporate finance, public takeovers, private equity, growth capital, venture capital, corporate governance, commercial contracts and disputes, property, employment, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, competition, business and debt recovery, outsourcing and procurement, regulatory, tax, share schemes, data protection, licensing, contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, information technology, construction, health and safety, pensions.
Clients - range from a wide range of sector, including blue chip multi-nationals, central government, local authorities, charities, health trusts, owner managed businesses and small and medium sized enterprises, retailers, brand owners.

Experienced team - our large and experienced team provides pragmatic advice to ensure your deals are successfully completed and commercial value-adding solutions are delivered.
Risks and opportunities - we deal with a broad range of non-transactional work, can help you develop strong routes to your markets whilst protecting your business from potential risks and exploiting your commercial opportunities.

How to navigate Brexit - think like a startup

With Brexit continuing to hit the headlines, we speak with Jon Snade and Nicole Sykes, Head of EU negotiations at the CBI, for an insight into the short and long term consequences of a no-deal Brexit on the UK’s technology sector, business and economy.

Watch this three minute video to hear what early stage and high growth tech businesses based in London are saying about Brexit uncertainty.

recent experience

Advised the SDL Group on the strategic acquisition of Graham Penny Auctions, following this they became the largest auction operation outside of London.
Instructed by the London Taxi Company in a trade mark infringement and passing off action, we are seeking to enforce its 3D trademarks which represent the iconic shape of the famous London taxi in the High Court, regarded by our client to be a key asset of its business. We are working with our client to ensure this asset is properly protected.
Advised PCT Healthcare Ltd on their £80m acquisition of WR Evans (Chemist) Limited. The acquisition by PCT Healthcare Ltd, which owns and operates a chain of retail pharmacy stores across the Midlands and North West of England, will transform the Group into the third largest independent pharmacy chain in the UK.
We provide a fully outsourced solution to Mace, a global construction company, developing and implementing an extensive global brand protection programme, including; advising on brand protection strategy, instructing and co-ordinating the filing and prosecution of all trademark applications, reporting and advising on issues arising in respect of the various applications, negotiating coexistence arrangements and dealing with infringing third party use of identical or similar brands.
Advising a UK subsidiary of a multi-national corporate group on UK and cross border corporation tax issues and reliefs on incorporating a trading branch of the company located in another EU country.
Advised the management team of Green Hedge Energy UK on a £30m investment from private equity firm Zouk Capital.

what our clients say....

We operate in a fast moving, highly innovative sector and the confidence shown by Zouk Capital in the business through its investment will be critical in helping us to deliver our long term strategic vision. We are delighted with the support provided by Jon and his team at Browne Jacobson which has been first rate.

Adrien Lebrun, Engineering Director, Green Hedge

Very happy with the service from a very switched on team. Declan Cushley and Barker Brettell did a great job and this work was and continues to be appreciated by my directors.

Amy Chapman - Group Legal Director, Mace Limited

what the directories say...

Clients say: "They are a very commercial team that are always available and working hard."

One impressed source reveals: "They are a positive influence on proceedings and I would recommend them to others looking for potential advice."

A client comments: "Everyone is professional, helpful and organised. I have full confidence in them."

Chambers 2020

The firm's 'flexible, proactive and commercial approach' is underscored by its innovative 'Grow' programme, which has successfully attracted a base of early-stage disruptive tech clients, providing them with ongoing legal support as well as the provision of fixed-fee rates for more substantive legal queries.

Legal 500 2020

Sources say that they are "competitive on value for money and provide prompt service that meets timescales."

Chambers 2019

Browne Jacobson LLP 'has good industry knowledge and excellent experience and knowledge of clients’ businesses – the advice is always set out in ways that non-lawyer clients can understand’.

Legal 500 2018

One source notes: 'They're very reasonable to deal with,' and have 'quite a civilised way of doing business,' adding that 'their administration is all very good,' and 'messages get through without fail.'

Chamber 2018

Clients say: 'It's a fairly low-maintenance relationship,' in which 'all the administrative aspects have worked well, and we have good, regular contact with the relationship manager.'

Chamber 2018

'I would say they lead the pack in the East Midlands in terms of reputation and quality of work,' notes a source.

Chamber 2018

Browne Jacobson LLP’s ‘outstanding’ team advises international corporates on restructurings, sales and acquisitions, and management buyouts. The firm also has an impressive private equity practice, which assists private equity houses with acquisition funding.

Legal 500 2017

fast, friendly and efficient’ team

Legal 500 2017

They have a very strong reputation.

Chambers 2016

They are very engaged in getting a good conclusion for their client. They think clearly and waste no time.

Chambers 2016

related resources

Legal updates

Government response to transparency in supply chains consultation published

The publication follows recent media coverage regarding allegations of exploitation in the garment industry - what changes are proposed?

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Legal updates

Recent changes to HMRC's policy on VAT and contract termination payments

On 2 September HMRC announced a change in its policy on the VAT treatment of compensation and damages payments in the context of early contract termination.

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Brexit resources

Brexit overview: your commercial contracts and Brexit

Although there is significant uncertainty over how Brexit will affect organisations trading across the EEA, we can help you put together an appropriate action plan.

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Brexit resources

Brexit overview: your corporate structure and Brexit

We can help you navigate uncertainty, mitigate any legal risks and even find ways for your organisation to capitalise through a more efficient corporate structure.

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