Expert Legal Advice on Share Purchases, Sales and Transfers
Our London-based corporate solicitors offer clear, practical legal advice on all types of share transactions. We work closely with businesses, shareholders, investors and entrepreneurs, guiding you through each step of the process. Whether you’re buying or selling shares, restructuring ownership, or making an investment, we focus on protecting your interests and ensuring your transaction is legally secure, commercially sensible, and aligned with your wider goals.
We act on both simple and complex share transactions, including private company share sales, minority and majority acquisitions, and shareholder exits.
Our Share Transaction Services
We advise on the full lifecycle of share transactions, including:
- Share purchases and sales
- Private company share acquisitions
- Majority and minority shareholdings
- Share transfers between shareholders
- Management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs)
- Investor and venture capital share investments
- Employee and family share transfers
- Group reorganisations and restructurings
- Cross-border share transactions
Our solicitors work closely with tax advisers, accountants, and financial professionals to deliver a seamless transaction from beginning to completion.
How We Support You
We provide clear and practical advice and handle all legal aspects of your share transaction, including:
- Structuring the transaction to meet commercial and tax objectives
- Legal due diligence and risk assessment
- Drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
- Preparing disclosure letters and warranties
- Advising on shareholder agreements and articles of association
- Managing completion and post-completion filings
- Ensuring compliance with UK company law and regulatory requirements
Our approach is proactive and detail-focused, helping you identify risks early and negotiate protections where needed.
Acting for Buyers and Sellers
For Buyers
We help buyers protect their investment by conducting thorough due diligence, negotiating warranties and indemnities, and ensuring the share purchase agreement accurately reflects the agreed commercial terms.
For Sellers
We advise sellers on preparing the business for sale, managing disclosure obligations, limiting post-completion liability, and achieving a clean and efficient exit.
Why Choose Us?
- Extensive experience in UK share transactions across a wide range of sectors
- Commercially focused advice tailored to your business objectives
- Clear and transparent communication throughout the process
- Strategic risk management to protect your interests
- London-based expertise with national and international reach
We understand that share transactions can be high value and time-sensitive, so we work efficiently to keep deals moving while safeguarding your position.
When Do You Need Legal Advice?
You should seek legal advice as early as possible if you are:
- Buying or selling shares
- Bringing in new investors or shareholders
- Exiting a business or restructuring ownership
- Transferring shares for family, tax, or succession planning purposes
Getting legal advice early can save a great deal of time, money, and stress down the line. This early input helps ensure the transaction is structured correctly, key terms are clearly understood, and avoidable disputes are minimised—allowing the process to move forward smoothly.
Contact Us Today
We are a boutique Mayfair firm with over 30 years’ legal experience. Trusted by businesses, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals; we are fast, discreet, and highly responsive, often within 24 hours. Contact us today for expert advice.