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We work with owners, investors and entrepreneurs to support every stage of business — from day-to-day contracts to major restructures and deals. Whether you’re buying, selling or growing, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.

Restructuring and Reorganisations

Shaping your business for the future.

Business structures evolve — through growth, tax planning, succession or shareholder change. We’ll help you plan and implement reorganisations efficiently, protecting continuity and value at every step. Whether you’re restructuring a group, simplifying your share structure or managing succession, we’ll guide you through with expert legal support and strategic insight.

We advise on:
• Group reorganisations and demergers
• Company restructures and share capital reorganisations
• Share buybacks and redemptions
• Company restorations
• Corporate governance and directors’ duties
• Tax clearance applications

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Restructuring & Reorganisations

Shaping your business for the future.

Business structures evolve — through growth, tax planning, succession or shareholder change. We’ll help you plan and implement reorganisations efficiently, protecting continuity and value at every step. Whether you’re restructuring a group, simplifying your share structure or managing succession, we’ll guide you through with expert legal support and strategic insight.

We advise on:
• Group reorganisations and demergers
• Company restructures and share capital reorganisations
• Share buybacks and redemptions
• Company restorations
• Corporate governance and directors’ duties
• Tax clearance applications

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Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Making deals happen, smoothly and securely.

Acquisitions and disposals are high-stakes moments. We act for buyers, sellers and investors to structure, negotiate and complete deals with clarity and care. From heads of terms to due diligence and completion, we’ll protect your interests and keep the deal moving forward.

We advise on:
• Business and asset sales and purchases
• Share sales, purchases and reorganisations
• Heads of terms and exclusivity agreements
• Share purchase agreements and disclosure letters
• Due diligence (both buy-side and sell-side)

Private Equity

Supporting growth through smart investment.

Whether you’re raising capital or investing in a business, we provide the legal and commercial insight to protect value and avoid pitfalls. We advise founders, investors and management teams on every stage of the investment lifecycle — from term sheet to exit.

We advise on:
• Venture capital and private equity investment rounds
• Shareholder and investor agreements
• Preference shares and convertible instruments
• Legal due diligence and transaction structuring
• Exit strategy planning and share transfers

Partnerships

Setting the right terms from the start.

A successful partnership depends on trust, clarity and good structure. We advise on forming, managing and exiting partnerships and LLPs — with clear documentation to avoid disputes and support your shared goals.

We advise on:
• Partnership and LLP formations
• Drafting and reviewing partnership/LLP agreements
• Partner admissions, retirements and changes
• Dispute resolution and negotiated exits
• Converting partnerships into limited companies

Commercial Contracts

Solid contracts. Strong relationships.

Contracts underpin your business — with customers, suppliers, agents and collaborators. We draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements that work in the real world and protect your interests.

We advise on:
• Terms and conditions of sale or supply
• Agency and distribution agreements
• Manufacturing and supply contracts
• IT agreements and IP licensing
• Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Consultancy and service agreements

Company Secretarial

Keeping your company compliant.

We’re here to help you stay on top of your legal obligations, maintain statutory records, and implement company decisions correctly and efficiently.

We advise on:
• Company incorporations and structure changes
• Statutory compliance and annual filings
• Maintenance of statutory registers
• Preparing shareholder and board resolutions
• Company name changes and share allotments

We are very glad that James and his team were recommended to us because they were exceptional. We would definitely recommend them further.

Rating: 5

My elderly father became gravely ill part way through the sale of his property. The team at Vincent Sykes understood the urgency to complete the sale quickly and did everything they could to get us there. They are professional and from the advice they gave I have every confidence in their legal experience. This has taken so much pressure off us as a family allowing us to focus on him in his last weeks and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them in the future.

Rating: 5

Everything was exactly as consulted, a comfortable experience, and the outcome was very prompt.

Rating: 5

We received an excellent, professional, timely service from Vincent Sykes Solicitors. Would definitely recommend!

Rating: 5
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