Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate
Mergers & Acquisitions Solicitors — Strategic Corporate Legal Support
At Gurve Legal, our corporate team advises businesses, investors, founders and shareholders on the full spectrum of mergers, acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring. Whether you are buying a company, selling your business, merging with another entity or undertaking an internal reorganisation, our lawyers provide strategic, commercially minded legal guidance designed to protect your interests and ensure a smooth, efficient and well-managed transaction.
We understand that M&A deals are high-value, time-sensitive and often transformative for the businesses involved. Our approach combines technical legal expertise with practical commercial insight, helping clients navigate complex negotiations, regulatory requirements and due diligence processes with confidence.
End-to-End M&A Support
We manage the entire lifecycle of an M&A transaction — from initial discussions through to completion and post-completion obligations. Our services include:
- Heads of Terms and early-stage negotiations
- Legal due diligence across corporate, financial, employment, property and IP matters
- Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
- Asset Purchase Agreements (APA)
- Warranties and indemnities
- Disclosure letters and documentation
- Funding, investment and structuring advice
- Regulatory and compliance issues
- Completion mechanics and post-completion support
Our proactive and structured approach ensures your deal progresses with minimal disruption to your day-to-day business operations. We liaise with accountants, tax advisors and other stakeholders to ensure every element of the transaction is aligned and executed effectively.
Buyer-Side Support
For business buyers or investors, a detailed understanding of what you are acquiring is essential. Our legal experts conduct thorough legal due diligence to identify areas of risk, potential liabilities and contractual exposures.
We review matters including:
- Corporate structure, constitution and governance
- Commercial contracts and third-party relationships
- Employment matters and TUPE implications
- Financial and tax exposures
- Intellectual property ownership and licensing
- Real estate assets and lease obligations
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
We then provide clear, practical advice on mitigation strategies, deal structuring options and negotiating positions. Our aim is to give you full visibility before you proceed — helping you make informed decisions and secure favourable terms.
Seller-Side Support
If you are preparing to sell your company, our objective is to streamline the process and maximise your valuation while minimising legal and commercial risk. Pre-sale preparation is essential, and we work with founders and shareholders to ensure the business is ‘transaction-ready’.
We support sellers with:
- Pre-sale legal housekeeping and document organisation
- Data room preparation and document collation
- Responding to buyer due diligence enquiries
- Negotiation of price, terms and conditions
- Drafting and reviewing the SPA or APA
- Warranties, indemnities and limitation protections
- Completion planning and post-completion support
Our team ensures clarity throughout the process, reducing the risk of delays caused by missing information, unclear records or unexpected liabilities.
Regulatory, Structuring & Compliance
Many M&A transactions involve regulatory considerations, sector-specific approvals or complex tax and structuring issues. We advise on:
- Group restructuring and reorganisation
- Shareholder approvals and corporate governance
- Competition law considerations
- Financial regulatory compliance
- Tax-efficient structuring in collaboration with your accountants
Our advice is designed to keep your transaction compliant, efficient and commercially advantageous.
Why Choose Gurve Legal
- Experienced corporate legal practice with multi-sector experience
- Clear, commercially driven and practical advice
- Fast, responsive communication throughout the transaction
- Transparent and fixed-fee pricing where possible
- Strong focus on risk mitigation, negotiation strength and deal efficiency
Speak to Our M&A Solicitors
Whether you are buying, selling, investing in or restructuring a business, Gurve Legal provides strategic corporate legal support to guide you through every stage of the transaction. Our team works to ensure your deal completes smoothly, securely and with your commercial interests firmly protected.
Contact Gurve Legal today to discuss your M&A requirements.