Corporate and Compliance
Contemplating buying a company? Starting a business venture with new partners? Need adjusting group structure or expanding into new geography? We will advise on the best solution and help implement it.
Need to improve on compliance? We offer tailored AML compliance and KYC policies. We have worked through details of EU, UK and US sanctions regimes and are able to design group sanctions policies relying on best international practices
Corporate structure is the foundation of a resilient business. It may grow from a single seed to be a mighty tree with many branches. It is our job is to care after the planting, the growth and throughout maturity. We are there to ensure that you are have all the advantages available within the legal framework.
International expertise
Transactions in 50+ jurisdictions
Transactions in 50+ jurisdictions
Protecting every interest
Structuring ownership for majority holders and protecting minority interests. Creating employee participation schemes and designing incentives
Structuring ownership for majority holders and protecting minority interests. Creating employee participation schemes and designing incentives
Supporting at every stage
From household names to A-series companies
From household names to A-series companies
Ensuring robust compliance
Actively engaging in AML, KYC and sanctions compliance. In-depth experience in managing multi-jurisdictional scenarios and specific exposures
Actively engaging in AML, KYC and sanctions compliance. In-depth experience in managing multi-jurisdictional scenarios and specific exposures
Services
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Shareholders' Agreements
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Shareholders' Agreements
Agreements between shareholders (members) can be used to achieve the balance of power among the parties, provide solutions to disagreements, set out funding requirements and offer protections upon exit or dissolution
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Joint Ventures
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Joint Ventures
Besides the obvious contractual framework, we will advise on a suitable (corporate) vehicle, competition and licencing requirements as may be pertinent to your business
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Share Purchase Agreements and Asset Acquisitions
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Share Purchase Agreements and Asset Acquisitions
It is critical for the acquisition documents to reflect the business environment. And in this regard, we bring to the table exceptional commercial acumen to focus on, and adequately address, the relevant risks
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Due Diligence
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Due Diligence
We can work with both buyers and sellers and offer a range of options. From simple due diligence on incoming investors to in-depth on-site reviews at major operating enterprises
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Country Set-Ups, Corporate Structures and Groups
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Country Set-Ups, Corporate Structures and Groups
If you are looking to expand operations or restructure your group, we can draw on wealth of experience. Among others, we can set up and grow country operations for complex operating businesses or implement business relocations
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Sanctions, KYC & AML and Corporate Policies
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Sanctions, KYC & AML and Corporate Policies
Do you need to develop a board structure to balance out shareholders’ interests? Do you need to define a clear envelope for decision making? We have advised both corporates and directors on the appropriate structures and potential liabilities
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Corporate Governance and Director Duties
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Corporate Governance and Director Duties
Many jurisdictions require that businesses collecting personal data take certain steps to protect and ensure transparency for the data subjects. We advise on the required policies, contractual framework and data storage arrangements
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Data Protection
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Data Protection
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