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When it comes to choosing the best advisers for your business, you need a team of corporate solicitors like ours that’s responsive, experienced and connected. We immerse ourselves in your world and get to know your organisation inside out so that during a merger, acquisition or sale, we won’t sit on the fence – we’ll give you a clear view of the risks and opportunities, and provide the advice you need to make each decision.

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Company Formations Due Diligence Reporting Employee Ownership Trusts Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals Pensions Private Equity and Venture Capital

How can I make sure this transaction will happen?

Pick your advisers carefully and trust them. Our team have a wealth of experience working with businesses of all sizes from a variety of sectors, so we’ve seen all kinds of transactions –we’ll use that experience to make sure everything goes to plan.

How long will it take?

It’s hard to say how long a transaction might take, but we are experts in organising the parties early, agreeing strong timelines, generating momentum and, most importantly, keeping the deal going.

How much will it cost?

Each brief is different, with a multitude of variables, but we’ll always be open and honest about the costs before we start to work with you.

Richard Wilkey, Head of National and London Corporate Teams

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Whether you’re progressing a merger or acquisition, selling your business or looking to raise funds, we’ve seen it all, both in the UK and internationally. As one of the largest corporate law teams in the West Midlands and South West, our partners specialise in a wide range of sectors, working with businesses of every kind locally, nationally and globally. We’re not just corporate lawyers – we’re trusted advisers to our clients, and we’ve built up a vital support network for them that covers all aspects of their business by connecting them to funders and strategic opportunities.

Chambers: “They represent real value for money and are a pleasure to work with because you can trust them.” “Superb to work with and absolutely excellent…They are very agile and have a strong skill set, so are able to bring in knowledge where needed.” “They are professional and approachable, offering good commercial advice and legal support.”

In Cheltenham – Chambers: “Professional, attentive, responsive and hard-working.”

In Thames Valley – Chambers: “They’re a really reliable and strong firm. I am happy to be working with them.” “From an M&A perspective, they have a very strong practice.”

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From PLCs and healthcare organisations to family-run or owner-managed businesses, our experience extends across the board, and we’re proud to work with companies of all sizes. No matter where you are, we’ll do what it takes to seal the deal. We’ve even flown half way around the world and back in 48 hours to ensure a transaction was completed.

HCR Corporate team advises Cheltenham-based PR company become an EOT

When Cheltenham-based PR company Camargue decided to change their business structure, they opted for an employee-owned trust (EOT) – and they asked our Cheltenham Corporate team to provide expert advice on how best to do it.

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Pub purchase made easy thanks to lawyers’ expertise

When Joanne Vogler and James Redding wanted to buy their first pub - the Queen Matilda in Stroud, Gloucestershire - they turned to HCR to guide them through the process.

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Historic Cotswolds pub sells thanks to Ben Thomas and team

When the owner of a Grade II listed Cotswold pub decided to retire after 15 years, he turned to HCR’s real estate and corporate solicitors for help.

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HCR corporate team help law firm become employee-owned trust

Tim Ward helped to secure an employee owned trust (EOT) deal that has been hailed as a “major legal first for the West Midlands”.

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