Secure your exit with our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) experts at Accelerate Law. We specialise in full-service M&A transactions, management rollovers and incentives, post-transaction integration and strategic joint ventures. Our typical deals range from distressed M&A for startups which have generated value, but are unable to continue operating, to competitive acquisitions up to £30m in enterprise value, typically involving some conditional, target-based payment arrangements for founding teams.
At Accelerate Law, we understand M&A deals are more than just transactions for the parties involved. For founders and shareholders, an M&A deal is the landmark moment which they have been relentlessly building towards, and is the catalyst for both personal and professional growth. Our experienced M&A lawyers understand the personal importance of selling their business or making strategic acquisitions for our clients. We are here to guide you through the complexities of structuring, negotiating, and executing successful M&A and corporate deals.
Whether you are looking to sell up, expand your market presence or consolidate your industry position, our dedicated M&A team is your trusted partner in proactively delivering innovative and pragmatic solutions. We offer end-to-end tailored advice throughout M&A and corporate law processes, starting right through from due diligence, risk assessment, deal structuring, deal negotiation and closing, to post-transaction integration, ensuring that every transaction is concluded to the highest standard, securely and with long-term success in mind.
Expertise includes:
Deal Structuring
M&A (up to £30m)
Distressed acquisitions
Value-in-kind
Due Diligence
Regulatory Expertise
Contract Drafting and Review
Dispute Resolution
Strategic Planning
What our clients say
Accelerate Law helped me throughout my time operating Alva, from commercial contracts to HR matters. Then, they massively stepped in to support me in the sale process for my business. Simon provided me with strategic advice from everything from customer messaging of the transition, to the legal support for the entire transaction. He went over and above in every way, and can genuinely say I don't think the transaction would have happened without his support. He's become a trusted friend, as well as a legal professional, and is absolutely my go to for legal questions. I have, and actively do, recommend Simon to others. Simon and Silvia are an excellent pair, and really understand what it's like to be an early stage founder. They're flexible, affordable and high quality. Honestly, there's nothing not to recommend.
Annie Coleridge
Co-Founder, Alva
Accelerate Law gave us the agile, startup style legal support that helped us level up our operations as we moved from ‘startup’ to ‘scaleup’ and targeted an exit. With more and more commercial deals, shareholders to manage, and a growing team to incentivise, Accelerate Law’s flexible in-house model worked perfectly for Arthur Online. When we were being acquired by a large multinational, Simon and the team’s advice and guidance was crucial throughout the M&A process. Right from the due diligence phase, throughout negotiating deal terms and documents to completion, the team worked intensively with us to get the deal done before the new year. A great experience and we’ll see you on our next venture!
Rochelle Trup
Co-Founder, Arthur Online (exited to Aareon AG)
As the founder and shareholder of an engineering company, I found myself in a complex situation. I was being threatened with legal action unless I committed to a large set of demands and payments within an excruciating timeframe. The close-knit Accelerate Law team took a personal interest in listening to my story and quickly ploughed through all the documentation. They put my mind at ease immediately and began to work through rectifying the situation. The Accelerate Law team’s quick and effective help meant that I had the time and the mindset to properly investigate, understand and rectify the issues with the company. Accelerate Law exhibit the strength of character and professionalism that is so important when you really need help! I cannot recommend Accelerate Law enough.
Martyn Harris
Founder, AsystsU
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