Corporate lawyers
At Cripps, our expert team of corporate, commercial and employment lawyers want to see your business – and the people behind it – thrive.
We’re more than corporate lawyers. We’re personally invested in your success, providing an expert sounding board and strategic partner. A trusted pair of hands in changing times, not just doing the deal, but ensuring it’s the best deal for you. All to exceptional standards and service.
With decades of experience in corporate law, we offer a wealth of knowledge and advice which benefits entrepreneurs and businesses locally and globally. We’re by your side, whether you’re starting out, expanding or maturing. Wherever you are in your business lifecycle, from mergers & acquisitions to financing, and commercial to employment matters, we identify opportunities, explore options, manage risks and tackle issues before they become threats. Cutting through the noise and getting to the issues, we understand your risk appetite and know what to fight for.
Business lifecycle
Early stage
We know the obstacles you are likely to face in the early stages of your business. We’re here to act as a sounding board and guide you right from the outset. We’ll help ensure you have the legal fundamentals in place. Whether establishing appropriate governance structures or key contractual arrangements, or helping with your first equity fundraising round or banking facility, our expert team is on hand to help you.
Growth
Taking your business to the next stage can be exciting, but comes with its own challenges. Our specialist transactional lawyers can help as you scale up your business. We can guide you through fundraising rounds, debt financing, private equity investment, business acquisitions, partnerships or joint ventures, or simply assist you with a new business set up, even expanding internationally or investing in the UK. Whatever your ambition, we’re here to make sure you achieve it.
Operational management
As your business grows, optimising your day-to-day legal arrangements can add real value to your business in the long term. We can help you draft and negotiate key commercial, technology and employment contracts, protect your IP, understand your data protection obligations, deal with conflicts, and help with all things real estate related, including property acquisitions and disposals. All are essential to creating a stable business and minimising the risk of disputes down the line. Whatever issue arises, we’re here to help.
Exit
When the time finally comes to pass the baton on, we will work with you to understand what your priorities are and how best to achieve them. Whether you are considering a full or partial sale, winding down, transitioning to the next generation of the family, looking to undertake a management buy-out or buy-in, or establish an employee ownership trust, our specialist transactional lawyers can expertly guide you. Whichever course you ultimately decide on, we’ll ensure a smooth transition for both you and your business.
How our corporate law team can help
Our experienced corporate lawyers are invested in facilitating your growth, we will help you in all aspects of running a business from people and operational management to investment and expansion.
Our corporate law key contacts
Our corporate law experience
Advised the shareholders of Chillibyte, a specialist digital marketing agency on its sale to Broadlight Group Limited.
Advised on the acquisition of large tenanted industrial warehouse premises for £3.95M for Sussex based property investment company, Jericho Management Company Ltd. The deal involved both acquisition and refinancing of a number of properties across their portfolio.
Lyon Pub Company
Advised the Lyon Pub Company launch its first venture as successful restauranteur Henry Harris and David Strauss joined forces with their new venture refurbishing and relaunching The Three Compasses in Farringdon.
Advised a national leisure park owner on multiple acquisitions of leisure parks across the country.
Advised a hydrogen energy startup on its structure, protection of IP and funding (seed, series 1 and series 2 investment rounds); series 2 raising £26 million.
Advised an insurance broking business on multiple acquisitions and the shareholder on the sale of the business to private equity as well as his rollover investment and its realisation.
Advised a specialist logistics business on its restructuring, divestment of non-core businesses and then its shareholders on their sale of a minority interest to private equity.
Advised an insurance and compliance business on its set up, funding and ongoing buy and build strategy.
Advised a substantial family-owned tyre distribution business on governance, structure and acquisitions. Then worked with the shareholder group to manage their diverse interests.
Advised Mobeus Equity Partners on its VCT investment in Connect Childcare Group Limited.
Our client successes
Attention-first advertising, powered by predictive eye-tracking
Cripps’ client Lumen is using predictive eye-tracking technology to drive better performance for advertisers, publishers and brands.
Utilising technology to maximise efficiency
Cripps’ client GB Railfreight is one of the fastest growing railway transport logistics companies. We help them grow their technology operations to match.
Partnering with ambition for the long term
Find out how we support our client, Holiday Extras, in their legal business needs.
360° data protection support
Providing comprehensive data protection assistance for a property management company, working alongside their on-site shopping centre teams and adapting to their specialist requirements.
How we made a difference
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Awards and accreditations
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