Services

Corporate Advisory

Establishing a corporate vehicle is more than just a legal necessity, it is a strategic decision for a business' operational success and growth. From a business perspective, a company is usually the most tax efficient way of operating; they are also an important means of protecting the founders from personal liability in respect of claims, and in some instances, fines and penalties.

We assist with all corporate matters including:

• A legal health check for your business to identify any issues;
• Company formation;
• Group restructuring;
• Administration;
• Regulatory compliance including governance;
• Share capital issues;
• Directors' duties; and
• ESG.

Private Mergers & Aquisitions

Transactions involving the the combining of companies or the transfer of ownership can be complex and time critical, and it is important to see the broader picture, not just the transaction at hand. With our experience and understanding of the potential impact on your business, we are able to provide clear, actionable advice on how best to proceed, thereby executing your deals with confidence. Factors you will need to think about include:

• Jurisdiction;
• Tax consequences;
• Liabilities;
• Assignment or novation of contracts;
• Share or asset sale;
• IP licensing; and
• Regulatory requirements.

Private Client

When it comes to  wealth management, your personal affairs deserve as much attention as those of your business. Drawing on both professional and first hand experience, we provide clear and practical legal advice on matters such as:

• Estate planning for digital assets, including the drafting of wills;
• Domicile and residency; and
• Navigating KYC/AML processes.

We can also draw on our global network of trusted advisors for additional local support should you need it.

Regulatory

In order to adhere to the law, mitigate risk and build trust with regulatory bodies regulatory compliance is imperative for the long term success of your business. We will ensure you comply with all necessary requirements, with advice on:

• FCA applications;
• Registrations;
• Authorisations;
• The regulations your business is or might be subject to;
• AML, registrations and authorisations and AML.

We are also able to prepare legal opinions on regulatory compliance including token status under any applicable securities law.

Data Protection/GDPR

Data protection legislation sets out to protect individuals' rights with respect to the processing of personal data. We provide specialist advice on all aspects of data protection law, such as:

• Compliance measures, including policy documents;
• Data subject rights and claims;
• International data transfers;
• Cyber security;
• Incident response; and
• Data breach notifications.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights law turns innovative or creative ideas and designs into valuable business assets. Whether you are looking to protect your own position, or avoid the infringement of the rights of others , we can advise on all aspects of intellectual property rights including:

• Patent applications;
• Trademark applications;
• Copyright issues;
• IP licensing agreements;
• Avoiding infringements of third party IP;
• Design protections; and
• Internet domain names.

Tax Advisory

Income and capital is subject to taxation, whether generated by digital or more traditional income streams. We advise on the various UK tax regimes and tax matters involved with:

• Personal tax;
• Changes of residence;
• Employers' tax obligations;
• VAT; and
• Corporate tax.