Choosing the right business structure is a critical decision that impacts taxation, liability, and operational flexibility. We assist entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses in structuring their companies efficiently and in compliance with UK and international corporate laws.

Our services include:

• Advising on the most suitable business entity, including private limited companies (Ltd), public limited companies (PLC), partnerships, LLPs, and joint ventures.

• Assisting with company incorporation, registration, and regulatory compliance.

• Drafting articles of association, shareholder agreements, and partnership agreements.

• Providing company secretarial services, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC regulations.

• Advising on business reorganisations, company re-structuring, and asset protection strategies.
  

Whether you are launching a new venture or restructuring an existing business, we provide strategic legal support to ensure that your corporate structure aligns with your commercial goals and long-term growth strategies.

Effective corporate governance ensures transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal obligations. At Greymore, we help businesses implement strong governance frameworks, ensuring directors, executives, and stakeholders operate within UK corporate laws and international best practices.

Our expertise includes:

• Advising on directors' duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and shareholder rights.

• Drafting corporate governance policies, risk management frameworks, and compliance procedures.

• Ensuring compliance with Companies Act 2006, corporate reporting obligations, and industry-specific regulations.

• Advising on boardroom structures, executive compensation, and investor relations.
  

With our practical, business-led approach, we help companies navigate regulatory complexities while ensuring long-term corporate stability and success.

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Our M&A team advises businesses on mergers, acquisitions, corporate disposals, and restructuring, ensuring transactions are strategically sound and legally compliant. Whether acquiring a new business, selling a company, or merging with a partner, we provide practical guidance on:

• Conducting due diligence and risk assessment before transactions.

• Structuring asset purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, and joint ventures.

• Negotiating sale terms, warranties, indemnities, and earn-out arrangements.

• Managing regulatory approvals, antitrust considerations, and compliance with competition law.

• Assisting with post-merger integration and corporate reorganisation.
  

We support both UK-based and international transactions, ensuring seamless deal execution while mitigating financial and legal risks.

We work with private equity firms, venture capital investors, and high-growth businesses to structure and execute investment transactions. Our corporate finance team supports companies in raising capital, securing investment, and structuring exit strategies.

Our services include:

• Structuring and negotiating private equity investments and venture capital funding rounds.

• Drafting subscription agreements, investment agreements, and shareholder agreements.

• Conducting due diligence and risk analysis for investors and investee companies.

• Advising on exit strategies, including IPOs, secondary buyouts, and trade sales.
  

With a strong focus on maximising investment returns and protecting financial interests, we ensure businesses secure funding while managing regulatory compliance.

Strategic collaborations through joint ventures and alliances enable businesses to expand, share expertise, and enter new markets. Our team advises clients on structuring and managing joint ventures, ensuring commercial viability and legal protection.

Our services cover:

• Structuring equity and contractual joint ventures.

• Drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance frameworks.

• Advising on intellectual property (IP) protection, profit-sharing, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

• Ensuring compliance with cross-border regulations and competition laws.
  

We help businesses establish legally sound partnerships, ensuring that strategic collaborations deliver long-term commercial success.

Raising capital and managing corporate finance transactions require a strong legal framework. At Greymore, we support businesses with debt financing, private placements, IPOs, and securities law compliance.

Our expertise includes:

• Structuring equity and debt financing transactions.

• Advising on corporate bond issuances, loan agreements, and convertible notes.

• Ensuring regulatory compliance with securities laws, FCA requirements, and corporate finance regulations.

• Drafting and negotiating financial contracts, investor agreements, and fund documents.
  

With experience in both private and public market transactions, we help businesses raise capital efficiently while minimising legal risks.

When businesses face financial distress, early intervention and strategic restructuring can safeguard assets and preserve business continuity. Our corporate restructuring and insolvency team provides legal support in:

• Advising on corporate rescue strategies, turnaround plans, and refinancing solutions.

• Assisting with administration, liquidation, and voluntary arrangements (CVAs).

• Representing directors, creditors, and shareholders in insolvency proceedings.

• Negotiating with lenders and financial institutions for debt restructuring.
  

We work to mitigate risks, protect business assets, and help clients restructure effectively during financial challenges.

Launching a start-up requires a strong legal and financial foundation. At Greymore, we provide tailored legal advice to entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and investors, ensuring their businesses are structured for growth, investment, and long-term success.

We assist with:

• Business incorporation, shareholder agreements, and partnership structures.

• Fundraising strategies, venture capital financing, and convertible loan notes.

• Drafting employment contracts, intellectual property protection, and commercial contracts.

• Ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for new ventures.
  

With extensive experience supporting tech start-ups, fintech businesses, and innovative enterprises, we help founders scale successfully while navigating complex legal landscapes.