Reliable solicitor services in London today? We currently have two offices across London and Essex, but we regularly act for individuals and business in other areas of the UK. You can view our locations map here. Outside of the law, Kush has an avid interest in Formula 1 and property refurbishment. He has watched the Friends box set a number of times (but, then again, who hasn’t….?). See more info on solicitors. We strive to understand the specific needs of our clients and, using our knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering real-life and practical solutions.
Our unique selling point is that we understand what clients want from their lawyers. We will manage your transaction proactively, with careful attention to detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture. While working with us you will have access to our strong network of other professionals such as accountants, independent financial advisers and bankers. Companies may decide to reorganise or restructure in a variety of circumstances, ranging from pre-exit planning, prior to fundraising or if the company is in financial difficulty. We offer specialist advice in such circumstances to ensure that your proposals are structured in the most efficient way and carried out in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
Well-advised clients will benefit from lawyers who can structure their transactions in a legally compliant and effective way. We frequently find defects in the way in which share buyback transactions are structured e.g.: Deferred payments: it is generally unlawful to fund a share buyback in deferred or instalment payments (including leaving the balance outstanding on loan account). Distributable profits but no cash (or vice versa): share buybacks are commonly funded out of a company’s distributable profits, but profit does not automatically mean that enough cash is available to fund the payment for the shares. Similarly, having cash in the bank does not automatically mean that enough profits are available to complete the share buyback transaction. See extra information at https://www.birdilaw.com/.
Similarly, if you are an investor, it is important to undertake suitable levels of due diligence into your investment targets to ensure that your legal interests are protected, including your entry and exit strategies. A common misconception is that companies can market or promote their investment proposals to anybody. However, financial promotions (including investments) are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). FSMA controls the way that businesses may seek investment and requires businesses to obtain the appropriate certifications from investors before they receive business plans and investment proposals.
How we can help with the Settlement of Disputes: Settling a dispute on acceptable terms can save you and your business a lot of time, money and stress. A key ingredient to a successful settlement is creating solutions that are acceptable to all sides to the dispute. We understand how to deal with the pressure of a legal dispute, when it is appropriate to apply it on the other parties and when the other party is trying to apply it. It is essential to ensure that the wording of the negotiated terms of settlement reflect the scope of the claims that are settled. A common mistake is forgetting to ensure that a settlement is made on an “all claims” basis, rather than merely setting the dispute based on the existing factual situation. We will discuss and advise on the extent of the settlement terms to make sure that the wording has the intended meaning.