Finance and business strategy

Whether you want to raise finance, join forces with someone else, buy or sell a business, it pays to be aware of the legal implications.

Raising finance - overview

Investment, bank loans and other forms of funding can help successful businesses grow. Identifying the right financing for your business.

Floating your business - overview

Floating your company’s shares on a stock market can allow a company to raise additional equity finance or provide an exit for existing investors.

Dealing with insolvency - overview

If your business cannot pay its debts, it is insolvent. Taking action helps minimise the risk of insolvency and the consequences for those involved.

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Article

Becoming a PLC without a listing

It's a common misconception that to become a plc you have to float your company on the Stock Exchange. Discover how you can become a PLC too.

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Article

Essential guide to floating your company

Floating your company can help you raise business finance or realise the value in your business. Read our guide to floating your company on one of the UK stock markets.

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Article

Essential guide to insolvency

If your company has debts it can't pay, it's insolvent. By understanding your options, you can take steps to improve the situation. Read our guide.

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Article

Essential guide to valuing a business

The worth of a business is based on how much profit a buyer can make from it, and the potential risks. Read our guide to valuing your business.

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FAQs

Insolvency FAQs

Frequently asked questions about insolvency, including how you can reduce the risks and what to do if you or your business becomes insolvent

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FAQs

Joint ventures FAQs

Different ways two or more businesses can work together, and the most important legal and other issues that need to be addressed.

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FAQs

Obtaining venture capital FAQs

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.