Corporate and commercial

Business decisions call for clear-headed expertise, on hand when your business needs it most.

Corporate and commercial services

Company secretarial

Corporate finance

Debt finance and security

Energy

Intellectual property

International and cross-border

Mergers and acquisitions

Project and asset finance

Public markets

Restructuring and insolvency

The Legal Incubator®

Venture capital and emerging companies

For businesses of all sizes, legal support of all kinds

Our corporate and commercial team partner with ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs to unlock growth and overcome challenges throughout the business lifecycle. From startups to scale ups and established market leaders, we deliver strategic advice that empowers our clients to grow, adapt and succeed in an ever-changing commercial landscape.

As a full-service practice, we advise companies, founders, individuals and family offices on a wide range of transactions and day-to-day commercial matters. Our transactional experience spans early-stage funding, scale-up capital raises (debt and equity), project finance, M&A, IPO and reorganisations.

Our clients operate across a wide variety of dynamic sectors including technology, energy, sports and media, as well as more traditional industries undergoing rapid transformation, such as manufacturing (‘hard tech’), shipping, insurance, retail and leisure.

Working collaboratively across the firm, we provide a seamless service across employment, property and dispute resolution, ensuring every aspect of your business is managed with care and expertise. Most importantly, we know your business never sleeps – so if you need us at short notice, we’ll be there.

Notable transactions

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Notable Transaction

Hunters advises Wogen Resources on its acquisition of a majority stake in Peak Alloys

Notable Transaction

Hunters advises EARNZ PLC on a secondary issue, retail offer and the acquisition of Zero Carbon Group Limited under the new AIM Rules for Substantial Transactions

Notable Transaction

Hunters advises Bergman & Beving on its acquisition of A1S

Notable Transaction

Hunters advises Mondaq on its sale to Legal500

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Business services

All the ways we can support you in managing your business interests

Company secretarial

Running a business is demanding enough without the burden of company secretarial compliance. We offer seamless support tailored to your business.

Corporate finance

From seed funding to IPO, we can guide you through every funding round.

Debt finance and security

Secured or unsecured, across simple loans note or more complex LMA facility agreements, we help lenders and borrowers carry out transactions with confidence.

Energy

The energy industry is developing rapidly, driven by innovation, sustainability goals, and global demand. Staying ahead means understanding these shifts and acting accordingly.

Intellectual property (IP)

Exploiting and safeguarding intangible assets like brand names and logos, software and databases, technical innovations, trade secrets and knowhow, design and domain names.

International and cross border

Comprehensive advice on bringing a business to the UK, cross-jurisdictional trading or expanding overseas with the assistance of our JCA International network.

Mergers and acquisitions

We help you meticulously plan to buy, sell or integrate a business or company.

Project and asset finance

Sector-focused advice for lenders and borrowers in a range of large and complex energy, shipping and aviation, mineral extraction, transportation, housing and other projects and assets.

Public markets

Public markets bring opportunity, but also complexity. From IPOs and fundraising to listed company obligations, expert support is essential.

Restructuring and insolvency

From early stages to debt and equity restructurings, we support businesses in navigating restructuring, insolvency or other contentious issues.

The Legal Incubator

Specialist legal advice and assistance for pre-seed round start-ups and early stage businesses.

Venture capital and emerging companies

From start-up to scale-up, accessing the right funding is key to success. We support businesses through every stage of the investment lifecycle, providing clear advice on venture capital and early-stage finance.