Venture Capital and Growth Equity
We advise funds, syndicates and institutions. Our familiarity with the complex legislation around government backed venture capital schemes means our lawyers can advise comprehensively on tax efficiencies and regulatory compliance.
Our focus is you
Our specialist corporate lawyers advise funds, syndicates, companies, institutions and angel investors, as well as companies taking investment, on venture and growth equity investments including investment under SEIS/EIS. We often work alongside our specialist banking and finance team who can advise on debt investment alongside the equity.
Our core service offering includes:
- Seed, A Round and on going transaction structure advice
- Legal due diligence and investigation
- Correspondence with HMRC on advance assurance applications (SEIS/EIS)
- Document preparation and negotiation
- Transaction execution through completion
Our lawyers are well placed to introduce clients to specialist SEIS and EIS specialist tax advisors if appropriate.
We have offices in London and across the South-east including Crawley and Gatwick, Brighton, Guildford, Hassocks and Horsham.
Please note that visits to our office is by appointment only. If you wish to contact one of our venture capital experts you can do via our online enquiry form.
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Sectors
ACQUISITION
Insurance Group
DMH Stallard supported a serial acquirer client in the insurance broker sector on a number of transactions.
SALE
Bolney Wine Estate
DMH Stallard advised the shareholders of Bolney Wine Estate on the sale of entire issued share capital of the company to Freixenet Copestick Limited (the UK arm of Henkell Freixenet).
SALE
Atelier Ten
Advising the shareholders of Atelier Ten, a leading environmental design consultancy, on their sale to Singapore government-backed Surbana Jurong Group. The transaction involved a phased ownership transition over four years, earn-out consideration and a structure designed to support the next generation of the firm’s employees whilst enabling the founding directors to step down over time.
Share sale
Raw Cut Ventures Ltd
Advised the sellers on the sale of shares in Raw Cut Ventures Ltd, a leading TV production and distribution business to AIM listed Zinc Media Group plc.
Corporate
Share sale
Blockbusters Contracts Limited
Acting for the shareholders of Blockbusters Contracts Limited on their share sale to London Drainage Facilities, a leading provider of planned, emergency and drain repair services across London and the South East.
Corporate
Acquisition
GoodFood Vibes (aka Jet Drinks)
Acted for GoodFood Vibes (aka Jet Drinks) in the acquisition of the business and assets of Nix&Kix Limited (a soft drinks company based in the Netherlands).
Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
Sale
The Drinks Company
Advised The Drinks Company (an importer and distributor of spirits and specialties, best known for its distribution of the Sierra Tequila brand) on their sale to Stocks Spirits Group.
Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
Investment
NexGen Tree Shelters
Acted on an investment by the British Wool Marketing Board into NexGen Tree Shelters (a manufacturer of eco-friendly biodegradable tree guards / shelters).
Share sale
Sale of SOWGA to Pareto
Acted on the sale of SOWGA to Pareto (a national provider of compliance and technical services to the built environment, backed by Pictet PE).
Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
Sale
Sale of CP Cases
Acted on the sale of CP Cases (a market leading designer and manufacturer of high end protective cases) to Swedish conglomerate / investment business Lagercrantz (acquiring an 87% stake in the business).
Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
News and insights
Insights
An overview of the environmental regulator’s approach to the enforcement and prosecution of environmental offences which outlines the potential penalties and other implications for a businesses who breaches environmental legislation
25/02/2015
