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Whatever the circumstances, we have extensive knowledge of the legal process involved in Management Buy-Out and Buy-In transactions and will provide specialist advice to you which is suitable to your particular circumstances. 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.
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 more details at birdilaw.com.
A failure to comply with FSMA is a criminal offence and could result in any earnings you make being treated as the proceeds of a crime under the money laundering regulations. Notwithstanding this serious point, ensuring that you comply with FSMA will verify and increase your credibility and professionalism from your investor’s perspective. Not doing so could have the opposite effect. We are well-versed in advising and project managing matters involving: Pre-Seed (including family and friends) and Seed (including angel investment) Funding; Term Sheets and Cap Tables; Founders’ and Investment Agreements (including negotiation of warranties and indemnities); Bespoke Articles of Association to comply with EIS/SEIS legislation if applicable; Share Options (including sweat equity options); Loan Note Instruments and Finance Documentation; Company Secretarial tasks.
As your legal advisors, we will discuss the legal merits and a costs-benefit analysis of your case. We will also advise on how we think the dispute can be settled, including tactical moves to put pressure on your opponent to settle the dispute. So, how can you try to resolve a dispute outside of the courts? Well, here are some popular methods: Negotiation – trying to agree terms of settlement with your opponent by way of “off the record” correspondence and contractual negotiations. Mediation – a neutral third party is brought in to facilitate a settlement at a meeting or series or meetings. Expert Determination – the parties agree to be bound by the opinion of a chosen professional expert.