Our Knowledge, Your Business
If you’re involved in private equity as a means of funding a business, Irwin Mitchell can help you reach agreements that are equitable, straightforward and legally robust.
We have extensive experience in all aspects of the private equity process, and look after a wide range of major blue-chip clients who return to us time and again for expert advice.
Experts In Private Equity
Private equity is a preferred means of funding for many businesses in the UK and beyond. It is particularly important for the mergers and acquisition (M&A) sector as a source of funding for corporate deals. A private equity fund will provide cash in return for an equity stake - and, typically, the types of business attractive to private equity investors are potentially high-growth companies.
Private equity firms will raise funds from sources such as pension funds, wealthy individuals and borrowings - and will use these funds to invest in companies that have the potential for high growth.
Our team of corporate lawyers are specialists in private equity, having advised on many transactions involving venture capital and private equity funding. We act for private equity funds, management teams looking to effect buy-ins and buy-outs, and companies looking to raise capital through private equity investment.
The nature of a private equity investment means that there is always much for discussion and negotiation with regard to any investment, and we will deal with matters such as:
- The level of control that the private equity investor has over the operation of your business, and the way in which this may vary according to how your business performs
- When and for what price you may be forced to sell shares if you cease to be involved with the business – good leaver vs bad leaver
- The structure of the board of directors and the investor’s right to appoint directors
- The nature and extent of warranties that the company and its directors may be required to give, and the way in which we can limit your liability under those warranties
- The special share rights that the investor may require, for example enhanced dividend rights
- The undertakings you will have to give to the investor about the way you will manage your business
Working With Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal services to businesses. Our clients range in size from small enterprises to large corporations.
We offer commercially-focused expertise in complex, high-value work, and an exceptional portfolio of commoditised legal processes. Our legal guidance is designed to be assimilated by your business seamlessly and transparently.
Our clients value the proactive, straightforward approach, creativity and close partner involvement that make Irwin Mitchell one of the country’s most successful and respected law firms.
Further Information About Our Private Equity Services
To arrange a discussion with no obligations, call 0870 1500100 or send us an online enquiry.