Corporate transactions
Deals that work in the real world.
We help founders, investors, and leadership teams get transactions done cleanly, confidently, and without unnecessary drama.
What we enjoy doing
Our corporate team acts as a true partner — providing senior, pragmatic advice that helps you make confident decisions, structure deals effectively, and see the bigger commercial picture. We've advised everyone from early-stage start-ups to seasoned investors and boards of established tech businesses. Whatever the scale, you'll get clear, senior guidance focused on moving your deal forward.
Venture capital and private equity
Whether you're a founder raising your first round or an investor backing a high-growth opportunity, we guide you through every stage of the investment cycle:
- Pre-seed convertibles (SAFEs, ASAs, and convertible notes) and angel rounds
- Institutional funding rounds - Series A, B, C and beyond
- Term sheets and investment agreements
- Due diligence and disclosure
- Shareholder arrangements and post-completion steps
- EMI share schemes and employee incentives
We also help businesses become investment-ready - reviewing legal structures, contracts and IP assets so you can approach investors with confidence.
Mergers & acquisitions
If you're preparing for an exit or making a strategic acquisition, we help you get the deal done smoothly and sensibly:
- UK and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures
- Deal structuring and transaction documentation
- Due diligence and disclosure
- Employment (TUPE) and data protection considerations
- Integration planning and post-deal governance
We've worked on both buy-side and sell-side deals, so we understand what really matters to counterparties - and how to keep momentum without losing control.
How we help
No in-house lawyer
Corporate transactions can feel overwhelming when you've never done one before. We guide founders through the process step by step - explaining what's happening, why it matters, and what you actually need to focus on. You'll get a senior lawyer who's done this hundreds of times, working directly with you from start to finish.
Sole counsel
Funding rounds and M&A don't wait for quieter times. When a big transaction lands on your desk alongside everything else, we can step in with senior support - whether that's leading the deal or backing you up on specific workstreams. No associates learning on your time; just experienced corporate lawyers who hit the ground running.
Legal teams
Mistakes in corporate transactions can be costly. If corporate isn't within your team's specialisms, a transaction isn't where you want anyone to start learning on the job! We're happy to sit alongside your team members and guide them through the process.
What's it like to work with us?
We came to ClearCube with a complicated investment deal, and as founders who had never been through anything like this before, we really relied on their guidance. They were incredibly supportive throughout, taking the time to walk us through each step in a practical way. They were responsive, always available when we had questions, and clearly explained the implications of each option. Their practical advice made a challenging process feel much less intimidating, and we felt supported all the way.
We have worked with Matt Cunningham for many years as our UK legal partner. He is responsive, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with – a legal partner you can trust, which is a rare thing to say.
Let's talk
Whether you're planning your first raise or preparing for exit, we'd love to hear what you're working on. Drop us a line - we're always happy to have an initial conversation.
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