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Corporate and Commercial
Corporate and Commercial Lawyers

Supporting your business journey with clear, practical legal advice.

As your company grows and evolves, so do the challenges and opportunities around you. From shifting market conditions to changes in legislation, we understand that staying ahead means constantly adapting. We’re here to help you navigate those changes with clarity and confidence. 

Invested in the journey of your business.  

Your business doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. 

We take time to understand your business and where you’re heading. Our proactive approach means you stay a step ahead, steering your business with clear understanding of the risks and opportunities in every decision. 

Do you need legal advice but don’t know where to start? 

 
In all your dealings with us, you will have direct access to senior lawyers who are invested in the journey of your business. We have the confidence to be clear, precise, and straightforward, so we won’t sit on the fence with ambiguous answers. 

We give you corporate and commercial advice that translates to the board room, and we give you transparency on costs for every transaction or matter. 

Our Services

Buying and selling businesses

We help you achieve your business goals and commercial objectives through mergers & acquisitions (M&A), strategic growth and exit planning.

Management buy-outs

MBOs are a common solution when your management team is ready to take ownership. We provide clear, practical advice to ensure a smooth process.

Equity fundraising

Advising investors and investee companies on equity fundraising documentation.

Share options

Structuring share options to support employee motivation and retention while adhering to legal frameworks.

International businesses

Regularly advising international companies means that we understand what’s needed when you’re setting up a business in the UK. 

Company secretarial

Providing services such as registered, statutory filings and other administration, we can help ensure the smooth operation of the company.

Limited Liability Partnerships

Helping secure your business with the correct shareholder agreements for an LLP or other company structure

Venture Capital

Ensuring you secure the right funding while maintaining compliance and keeping growth front of mind.

Tech focus

Aligning your innovation and regulation with a tech-focused approach to ensure progress.
Our Services
Team

Key contacts

Contact our Corporate and Commercial Team

Harender Branch

Partner and Head of Corporate

Martin Donoghue

Partner - Corporate and Commercial

Tara Tatti

Associate - Corporate and Commercial

Steven Daultrey

Consultant - Corporate

Victoria Stausholm

Consultant - Corporate and Commercial
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What our clients say
Harender was really helpful in supporting us through this deal, ensuring our objectives were met throughout – and getting it done on time, and on budget. Her understanding of our business needs, and ability to translate things into plain English to help us make decisions was invaluable.
I would most definitely recommend Branch Austin McCormick LLP. All stakeholders were looking at an exit strategy and successful sale of our company. I must say Harender and her team guided us through the process from start to finish and always there to answer any questions and protect our interest.

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