Grant Saw’s team of solicitors combine their legal expertise with the client’s requirements for a successful Mergers and Acquisitions transaction. They act on behalf of a diverse range of clients who wish to dispose of or buy assets belonging to a business or shares in a limited company.

The terms “mergers” and “acquisitions” are both used with alternate meanings. In an acquisition, one company will purchase another company. A merger is a combination of two firms joining, which results in a new legal entity under the same umbrella of one corporate name.

A purchase deal is considered a merger when both CEOs agree that joining will be the best for both companies. Hostile takeover deals target companies that do not want to be purchased and are regarded as acquisitions. The transaction deal is classified as a merger or acquisition based on whether the acquisition is friendly or hostile. The difference between the two is how it is communicated to the target company’s board of directors, employees, and shareholders.

The legal process surrounding Mergers and Acquisitions can be stressful and the help from experienced solicitors will help make a smooth transaction possible. Solicitors may be instructed to represent a growth company that seeks a chain of company acquisitions, sell the business of a retiring owner or negotiate a solution to a shareholders’ dispute.

Many complications arise during the Mergers and Acquisitions process and the solicitors of Grant Saw emphasise the importance of working with the right advisors who can structure and deal with the transactional process accurately and correctly from the beginning. The solicitors work closely with their clients to make sure they accomplish their personal or commercial objectives and ensure a smooth transaction.

“With our many years of experience dealing with mergers and acquisitions we believe our team of experts can handle these transactions effectively and at a lower cost without compromising on quality than any other larger firm in London,” said Ray Crudgington, Managing Partner, of Grant Saw Solicitors LLP.

Grant Saw Solicitors have always worked closely with industry experts and developed lifelong relationships such as accountants, tax advisors, business brokers, corporate finance specialists and commercial lenders.

With the recommendations of the industry experts, Grant Saw Solicitors LLP are confident they can assist with share sales and purchases, business and asset sales and purchases, pre-transaction structuring, the management or employee buy-outs, corporate finance, share buybacks, corporate reorganisations, restructuring and demergers, succession and exit planning. Their advanced IT infrastructure has well-planned practices for efficient project management and the careful handling of sensitive information.

About us:

Grant Saw Solicitors in London were established in 1851 with offices in Greenwich and Blackheath, offering a variety of legal services to individuals and businesses. They received recognition for excellence in industry standards and are proud owners of numerous awards and accreditations. Practice Management Lexcel, Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), the family law accreditation and Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). In 2013, they received the global ISO 9001 recognising a standard given to firms that determine high excellence. As members of Lawn, a national network of law firms, they provide advice, ideas, and resources. With their friendly and modern approach combined with traditional excellence, they provide superior services to their clients. Full details can be found at https://grantsaw.com.