Our Corporate Law Services
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Who Our Corporate Solicitors Can Help
We act for a broad range of businesses and stakeholders, providing commercially focused legal advice and facilitating complex transactions.
Our Corporate solicitors regularly advise:
- Owner-managed businesses planning growth, succession or exit
- Management teams and boards navigating strategic change or investment
- Investors and private equity houses on acquisitions and equity investment
- Growing businesses and scale-ups raising finance or formalising structures
- Public limited companies and listed businesses, including AIM-listed companies
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations on governance and structural matters.
Our clients range from start-ups and SMEs to large owner-managed groups and public companies, operating in various sectors, helping them with agreements and legal requirements.
Talk to a Corporate Partner for comprehensive corporate law advice and assistance.
How Our Corporate Lawyers Can Help
Clients typically come to us when they are:
- Buying or selling a business, subsidiary or shareholding
- Raising investment or funding, including equity investment and shareholder arrangements
- Restructuring or reorganising their corporate group or ownership structure
- Planning an exit, succession or employee ownership transition
- Managing shareholder, governance or director-related issues
- Preparing for or operating as a public company, including capital markets transactions
Our role is to simplify complex legal issues, manage risk and deliver transactions efficiently, on time and with total cost transparency.
Cross-Disciplinary Support for Complex Corporate Matters
Corporate transactions rarely sit in isolation. Our Corporate team works seamlessly with specialist lawyers across Myerson to deliver joined-up advice on complex, high-value matters.
This integrated approach allows us to identify legal issues early, manage risks effectively, and keep transactions moving without delay while meeting legal requirements.
By working as one firm, from one site, we provide efficient communication, consistent advice and a smoother overall client experience.
Depending on your objectives, our Corporate solicitors regularly collaborate with colleagues in:
Our Corporate Law Experience
Our Corporate law team advises on a wide range of complex corporate law transactions across different sectors, ownership structures, and stages of growth. The examples below illustrate the breadth of our experience.
Lowbury Construction – Transition to Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
Myerson Solicitors advised Lowbury Construction, a long-established, family-owned construction business, on its transition to employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Established in 1975, Lowbury Construction specialises in civil engineering, utilities and building projects across the UK. With a workforce of 24 employees, the business has developed long-standing relationships with clients including local authorities, utility providers and educational institutions.
The decision to transition to employee ownership was driven by a desire to secure the long-term future of the business while preserving its existing management structure, culture and values. The EOT model enables employees to share in the company’s future success while ensuring continuity for clients and stakeholders.
Myerson’s Corporate team advised throughout the process, providing guidance on the structure and implementation of the EOT to ensure compliance with relevant legal and tax requirements.
Client comment
Peter Flynn, Managing Director of Lowbury Construction, said:
“In exploring our options for the future of the business, our ambition has always been to ensure continuity and, in doing so, protect the interests of our clients and our people. We felt that moving to an employee-ownership model was the best way to achieve this and we are delighted to have realised this ambition.”
Myerson comment
Simon Nolan, Senior Associate in Myerson’s Corporate Team, commented:
“This transition will help secure the long-term future and legacy of a well-established family business. With construction now the fastest-growing sector for employee ownership, it’s a model that clearly resonates with the industry.”
EFCIS – Strategic Minority Stake Sale to Australian Trade Credit Group
Myerson Solicitors advised EFCIS, a specialist trade credit insurance broker, on the strategic sale of a minority stake to a leading Australian trade credit insurance group.
The transaction was designed to strengthen EFCIS’s international position and support its long-term growth strategy. Myerson’s Corporate team provided comprehensive advice on the structure and negotiation of the investment, working closely with the shareholders to achieve a commercially favourable outcome.
The wider Myerson team also advised on commercial and employment aspects of the transaction to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of business operations.
Myerson comment from Ryan Fletcher:
“This deal represents a significant milestone in EFCIS’s growth and highlights the increasing global collaboration within the trade credit insurance sector. We look forward to seeing EFCIS and its new strategic partner thrive in their future collaboration.”
NoBlue – Private Equity Buyout and Merger with Elevate2
Myerson Solicitors advised the founders and management team of NoBlue on its private equity buyout by FPE Capital, alongside the simultaneous acquisition and merger with Elevate2 to form a newly structured group, “NoBlue2”.
Founded in 2000, NoBlue develops and implements tailored cloud-based software solutions using NetSuite. The business operates internationally, with offices in the UK, Spain, the US and South East Asia, and was awarded Oracle NetSuite Partner of the Year for the EMEA region in 2022.
The transaction involved complex structuring, management buyout considerations and the coordination of multiple workstreams. Myerson’s Corporate team led the deal, with support from Employment and Commercial specialists.
The buyout and merger enabled the business to secure investment, consolidate operations and continue its growth trajectory under a new group structure.
The transaction was led by Senior Associate Ryan Fletcher, supported by Corporate Partner M Akeel Latif and Associate Charlotte Peers, alongside colleagues from Myerson’s Employment and Commercial teams.
First Choice Facilities plc – Sale to Tyco / ADT Fire & Security
Myerson Solicitors advised on the sale of First Choice Facilities plc to the UK subsidiary of American-owned Tyco, ADT Fire and Security plc.
First Choice Facilities operated a national network providing safety, security and access control systems to a broad client base, including local authorities and blue-chip organisations.
As part of the transaction, Myerson’s Corporate team advised on all aspects of the sale process, including liaising with the Takeover Panel and managing the company’s re-registration from a public limited company to a private limited company.
The transaction required careful coordination with regulatory bodies and close collaboration with Myerson’s Employment and Property teams to ensure a smooth completion.
The transaction demonstrates Myerson’s experience advising on complex public company related transactions involving heightened regulatory scrutiny and multi-disciplinary legal input.
Advising Latitude Law on its acquisition by Clarke Willmott
Client Intro
We acted for Latitude Law, a specialist immigration law firm founded in 2007 by Managing Partner Gary McIndoe. It has a 14-strong legal team and offices in Manchester, London and Brussels, and advises businesses, business owners, high net worth individuals and private clients on a broad range of immigration matters.
Case Overview
We advised Latitude Law on its acquisition by national law firm Clarke Willmott, supporting the firm and its management team through all stages of the transaction.
The deal saw the Manchester-based practice join Clarke Willmott and create a dedicated UK immigration law capability within the national firm’s commercial services offering.
It marked an important next stage in Latitude Law’s development and gave the firm and its team the chance to become part of a larger national practice.
As a long-standing client of Myerson across several practice areas, Latitude Law needed advisers who understood both its business and the reasons behind the acquisition. We gave clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice throughout, helping the management team work through the transaction and reach a successful outcome.
The team was led by Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial M. Akeel Latif, with Senior Associate Simon Nolan.
M. Akeel Latif, Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial said:
“It has been a pleasure to advise Gary and the Latitude Law team on this important transaction. Latitude Law has built an excellent reputation in the immigration market, and this deal represents an exciting next stage in its development as part of Clarke Willmott.”
Gary McIndoe, Managing Partner, Latitude Law said:
“Choosing the right advisers for this transaction was incredibly important to us. Akeel, Simon and the wider Myerson team understood our business and what we wanted to achieve from the outset. They provided clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice throughout the process, and we felt we were in trusted hands at every stage.”
Why Work With Our Corporate Lawyers?
- We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years.
- Our Corporate Team has been ranked Band 2 in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide, with Department Head M. Akeel Latif ranked as Band 1.
- You will receive city-quality corporate law advice at regional prices.
- Price transparency - we provide our clients with an estimate at the outset of any piece of work, with ongoing updates throughout the matter.
- Our Corporate Partner-led service ensures you receive the very best legal advice and commercially minded support.
- We have a large team with corporate finance experience across a diverse variety of business sectors, including financial services. Our team focuses on achieving your objectives and meeting your deadlines, especially in legal matters pertaining to public companies.
- We are a full-service law firm operating from a one-site office, which means our teams communicate effectively and efficiently, and our Corporate Lawyers can draw on support from other specialist lawyers, such as property and employment lawyers.
- Our Corporate Solicitors use technology and AI effectively to ensure that we are working as efficiently as possible and that geographical distance is no bar to us from providing you with excellent client service.
- Our Corporate Team were named “Team of the Year (Cheshire)” at the 2025 North West Rainmaker Awards.
- Myerson was shortlisted for ‘Large Deal of the Year (£50m+)’ at the Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards 2026 for advising AQA on its acquisition of Realise Training Group, highlighting the strength of the firm’s Corporate team in delivering high-value, complex transactions across the UK.
- We were the winners of ‘Corporate Team of the Year 2021’ at the Manchester Legal Awards.
- Take a look at the Myerson Promise for further benefits of working with us here.
Our Corporate Approach
We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and commercially minded.
Our Corporate solicitors provide:
- Clear, jargon-free advice
- Practical solutions grounded in commercial reality
- Flexible pricing models, including fixed fees and retainers
- Ongoing support beyond individual transactions
- We also guide on cross-border transactions and governance through our International Business Law services.
An Introduction To Our Corporate Law Team
Testimonials
Legal 500, 2027
Just really humble and down to earth but extremely knowledgeable, Chris Moss is second to none and is always at the end of the phone. I could not rate him highly enough; he is the best commercial lawyer I have ever worked with in my 20-plus-year career.
Paul Hinchliffe - Managing Director, Bott & Co Solicitors
I would like to thank the team for their expertise, guidance and support throughout our transition to employee ownership. The move required careful planning across a range of legal, tax and governance matters. Simon Nolan and the wider Myerson team worked closely with us throughout the process, providing clear advice, practical solutions and reassurance. Their experience and collaborative approach helped us successfully navigate a complex transaction. We are extremely grateful.
Mr Preston
Chris Moss's advice and support was exceptional. I would highly recommend.
Legal 500, 2027
They have extensive experience and care about the commercial outcomes for their clients.
Legal 500, 2027
Andrew Brown is always right on it and delivers for his clients.
Legal 500, 2027
A great team with whom to work for its practicality, availability, and responsiveness, coupled with technical excellence.
Legal 500, 2027
Exceptional legal knowledge but immensely approachable and personable. I love the culture of the organisation and how they give their junior members responsibility, and I love the way they interact with each other; it never feels hierarchical. They are always transparent on billing, and there are never any surprises. I feel that they have invested real time in getting to know our business.
Legal 500, 2027
Each member of the team delivered what they set out to do while also being available for meetings at short notice aimed at resolving technical issues. Each team member was highly responsive at all times, allowing the transaction to flow at a fast pace. Similarly, each team member was able to cut through the noise and focus the shareholders of our client to make key decisions at important points.
Gary McIndoe - Managing Partner, Latitude Law
Choosing the right advisers for the sale of our law firm was incredibly important to us. Akeel, Simon and the wider Myerson team understood our business and what we wanted to achieve from the outset. They provided clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice throughout the process, and we felt we were in trusted hands at every stage.
Mr. Maitland, VendiTech
Myerson has been exceptional to work with, combining a high level of professionalism with a pragmatic, commercially minded approach. Communication is always clear, timely, and responsive, which gives us real confidence when navigating complex decisions. Chris, Charlotte and Richard provided invaluable support across multiple areas of our business. Their guidance has been instrumental to our continued success and has played a key role in giving us strong confidence around compliance as we scale and evolve.
Gary Johnson, CDL
The strength that Myerson brings to CDL and its group companies is an intimate understanding of our products and services and how they are utilised in the various sectors of our evolving marketplace. CDL and Myerson have worked together for over 10 years and in that time CDL have been fortunate to attract, court and secure many new contracts including large banking and global organisations.
Tim Webb, RTA Claim Solutions
Myerson have been hugely professional and supportive in providing expert legal advice to the business. For us, their quality of service and expert knowledge of commercial business was equally as important as their undoubted legal capabilities. We hope to be able to continue to work with them over the long term.
Tony Sampson , J2 Retail Ltd
Unphased by the ‘big names’ and frequently head to head with much larger firms, they have always worked effectively on our behalf as both a business and as shareholders, and have represented us extremely well in many complex and difficult situations. Myerson partners and lawyers have an excellent grasp of the commercial realities of our business – something that is equally as important as their undoubted capabilities as lawyers.
David Hibbert, Stax Trade Centres PLC
We were introduced to Myerson back in 1986 with a view to them advising us on our MBO. Myerson have always been there with clear, easily presented counsel as to how to deal with every aspect of business life. We respect their honesty and integrity and have no qualms in recommending them to any up and coming entrepreneurs.
Mr. Roberts, Communications Plus Ltd.
Chris Moss, Melisa Chaplow and Charlotte Peers have been exceptional. Thank you.
Mike Forsyth - Founder and Chairman, Safer Sphere
Myerson Solicitors acted for us in a complicated Management Buy-Out transaction. Akeel, Palma, Simon, Andrew, and the team supported completion in a tight time frame with the utmost professionalism and diligence. They coordinated and cooperated seamlessly with the wider advisors and stakeholders, ensuring full protection and compliance with the transaction. We have worked with Myerson on a number of legal aspects for over 5 years, and would highly recommend their services.
Colin
Supported my business from the outset. Always there when needed. Superb integrity and pricing. Always gets the job done effectively with open dialogue and communication at every point. Yes I highly recommend.
Chambers UK Guide 2026
The Corporate team at Myerson is the perfect size for a balance between expertise and personal service.
Chambers UK Guide 2026
Myerson's Corporate team is attentive, available and technically knowledgeable.
Chambers UK Guide 2026
Myerson's Corporate Team were good to deal with and we worked well together.
Legal 500, 2024
Responsive, always willing to provide some direction, guidance and support, even at short notice, and, due to the familiarity of the business across the team, there are multiple contact points which means there is always somebody to speak to who understands our company and objectives.
Legal 500, 2024
The whole team is responsive and highly approachable, taking time to understand the business and framing legal matters in a manner understandable to the audience – working with a range of people across our business.
Legal 500, 2024
They have always looked at the whole picture and taken time to understand my business, so advice is tailored. No time-wasting and treated like I am their only client.
Legal 500, 2024
Well resourced and able team that expertly and adequately handle whatever we throw at them as our retained commercial lawyers.
Legal 500, 2024
Smaller boutique corporate team who are very responsive, professional and add value to corporate transactions.
Beyond Exceptional
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to receive numerous awards and recognitions that celebrate the achievements of our team, individuals, and the positive workplace culture we’ve built together.
Meet Our Corporate Commercial Solicitors
Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or City firms. Our corporate solicitors are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.
Contact Our Experts
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