Payne Hicks Beach advises companies, founders, shareholders, investors and family businesses on shareholder agreements that provide clarity, protect interests and support the long-term success of a business, including in relation to family succession.
We advise on ownership and control, decision-making, funding, profit distribution, share transfers, minority protections and exit arrangements. Our focus is on creating bespoke agreements that reflect each client’s commercial objectives while anticipating potential areas of risk or disagreement.
With particular expertise in privately-owned and family-controlled businesses, our partner-led team combines technical excellence with commercial judgement. We provide discreet, pragmatic advice on new agreements, existing arrangements and changes in ownership (including family succession), helping clients safeguard value and relationships.
Our Core Services
- MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
- BANKING & FINANCE
- INVESTMENTS, FUNDRAISINGS & PRIVATE EQUITY
- FAMILY OFFICES & FUNDS RESTRUCTURING
- REORGANISATIONS & RESTRUCTURINGS
- JOINT VENTURES
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS
- MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES
- LUXURY ASSETS
- FINANCIAL SERVICES
- PARTNERSHIPS
- COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
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Our corporate team gives clear, pragmatic and commercial advice. We combine these essentials with our commitment to delivering a first-rate, personalised and responsive service to our clients.
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Our corporate solicitors are consistently recognised by Chambers HNW and Legal 500 for specialist expertise, strategic advice and handling high-complexity transactions.
Mergers & Acquisitions are at the heart of our corporate practice and our corporate team has a wealth of experience advising on all types of M&A transactions, including sales and purchases of companies, businesses and joint ventures.
We guide our clients through all the legal aspects of M&A transactions, from Heads of Terms through to completion. We often work together with our clients’ other professional advisers, such as corporate finance advisers and accountants, and recognise the importance of working with them as a team to achieve our clients’ objectives.
We understand that privacy and discretion are of critical importance to our clients. We are committed to ensuring your company’s privacy and reputation are protected throughout the process.
