Corporate & Commercial
Industry, size, location, and history all play a crucial role in the challenges an organisation faces and the opportunities that arise. From working day in and day out with a range of companies, private banks and financial institutions, we understand that every corporate client is unique. We help you manage the growing complexity and scope of regulations and transactions, and the resulting impact on your business. The services we offer reflect the wide range of advice that companies need to ensure their businesses thrive.
Corporate law and corporate governance
Our team’s varied areas of expertise, with a particular strength in providing cross-border advice, extend from traditional corporate and M&A transactions to tax and wealth planning as well, meaning that we look at the bigger picture and are able to provide solutions that match your objectives.
Additionally, how you run your organisation is a balancing act and the system of rules, practices and processes you have in place must address the interests of all your stakeholders. Getting corporate governance wrong can have devastating effects on a company’s image and financial stability. We help you make sure you have the right corporate governance structures and processes in place.
National and international commercial contracts
Companies rely on clear, unambiguous contracts to meet their day-to-day business requirements and to reach their strategic goals. We take advantage of the experience across our lawyer teams to ensure we cover you from all angles to prepare and negotiate the best possible agreements for your organisation.
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Corporate Transactions and Services
We advise clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, particularly those involving a European component.
Corporate transactions
- Corporate restructuring and reorganisation of groups of companies
- Commercial contracts and ventures such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity investments, spin-offs, and global transfers of assets and liabilities
- Company formation, incorporation, amendments to articles of association, foreign company registration and transferring a registered office to another country
- Corporate governance reports, practices and disclosures as well as updating bylaws and internal regulations
- Tax obligations, compliance and corporate tax planning, including the use of specific foreign investment vehicles for tax planning structures
Commercial contracts
- Buy, sell and supply goods and services
- Manufacture and distribute goods
- Franchise or license the right to produce and sell goods
Corporate Governance
- Existing corporate governance structures and practices, as well as different options and approaches
- Shareholder agreements, voting, dividend policies, the reallocation of company share capital, and transferability of shares or interests
- The necessary documents, codes of conduct, memorandums, and shareholder and director documents
- Board of directors meetings, company secretary services, duties and liabilities of directors, and remuneration
- Advising stakeholders (shareholders, senior management, boards of directors, etc.) on corporate governance and compliance requirements
Corporate Areas of Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Tax Planning and Compliance
- Corporate Real Estate
- Data Protection & eCommerce