Is your existing structure the optimal structure for you? What is best for you; a sole trader, partnership, LLP or limited company? Do you have, or should you have a group structure with subsidiaries? In particular the tax treatment is different for each type of business as is the risk carried. You may be better off, or subject to less risk if you restructure.
Our Solicitors are guided by your businesses’ values and objectives and will work with you to restructure it for the future.
We regularly advise on:
Tax efficient restructuring
Many successful businesses that have grown over the years have not looked at whether their structure is the most tax efficient way of conducting business. Do you want to be operating in the Corporation Tax regime, Income Tax or a combination of the two? If you are considering a business sale, what is the best structure for the company or for you as an owner?
Increase of share capital and allotment of shares
Increasing investment in this manner is often an efficient way to fund new ventures or to reward key employees. We will take you through the transaction from start to finish, including reviewing your company’s articles and setting up tax efficient share option schemes, such as an Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme.
Hive-up or down of assets in group structures
It makes sense to allocate assets in group companies to minimise tax, risk and administration. It is often the case that companies who have been through periods of change whether by expansion, merger or acquisition, benefit greatly from this kind of restructuring.
Company purchase of own shares
Sometimes a company may wish to reduce the number of shares in circulation, normally to buy out a retiring director or an exiting investor. We can guide you through this potential minefield to the completion of your objectives.
Seeking sources of equity and/or loan finance
If you are looking to bring in outside investment to help fund your business opportunities, we can advise on sources of finance such as EIS & SEIS schemes, angel investors, directors’ loans and debentures. We can also draft the agreements and company documents necessary to give all parties peace of mind.
Change from sole trader to partnership
If you are looking to form a partnership from an existing business we can create partnership agreements to define the relationship that you want to create.
Variations of partnerships for incoming or retiring partners
If you are looking to expand or reduce your partnership we can provide admission and retirement documents, we can also assess your existing agreements to make sure they properly deal with these issues.
Incorporation of sole trader / partnership into a limited company / limited liability partnership
Incorporation is an important step in the evolution of many businesses. Our solicitors will expertly guide you through the process and explain the many benefits that come with it and help you to avoid the pitfalls.
Get in Touch
Martin Reynolds is the Head of the Property and Commercial departments at Barrett & Co. Martin advises on a broad range of property and commercial matters including business sales and acquisitions, commercial property and high value residential transactions. To contact Martin and his team; call 0118 958 9711 or email [email protected]
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I approached several local companies about advice on an employment matter. Barrett and Co were, by far, the most responsive and flexible. The advice I received from Justin Sadler was timely, expert, professional and concise. Thank you for a great service. 
Andrew Carter
11/17/2020 - Based on my experience I would have no hesitation to recommend Barrett and Co to any friend or family member in need of legal services.
Further, any legal service is only as good as the people within it and the people at Barrett and Co are brilliant. They are helpful, communicative, understanding and patient. They explain the options and when legal language is required and necessary they are willing to sit down and explain what it mean in plain english. Great people and a Great service,
kevin bulcock
10/07/2020 - Paul was really responsive, supportive and answered all my questions in a really honest and professional way. It was a pleasure working with him and i would recommend him to anyone needing a solicitor. Thank you Paul
Lore S
10/06/2020 - I have worked with Justin Sadler several times and he always responds really well with easy to understand advice
sue bancroft
9/05/2020 - Vanessa drew up my will after a video consultation (due to Covid 19) and then I got it signed and witnessed in the office car park maintaining social distancing. My will was very straightforward but Vanessa ensured that all necessary areas were considered and addressed. I received a very professional, courteous service and I would certainly use Barrett and Co again.
Julie Haycock
9/03/2020 - Dealt with Chris Miller who was fantastic from the start. Clear assessment of the issues and risks with great guidance and proactive communications.
Chris is a very valuable asset and I would recommend him fully.
The only issue I had was with the bill which was not clear and had to be adjusted. We won the case with costs awarded but it still cost us the best part of £1400, not sure how that works....
Isanino World
8/16/2020 - Justin Sadler provided an excellent service in relation to an employment matter. His clear and concise guidance provided me all the necessary assurance and support to conclude the matter. The rest of the team at Barrett's, where also very professional and highly responsive in the short time I had available to reach a conclusion.
Barrett's certainly instilled a strong sense of trust and would definitely be my first choice for any future legal matters.
Garry Sissons
8/13/2020 - From start to finish these guys made me feel at ease during a turbulent time. First class service from all who I death with so I highly recommend them.
Mo Elliot
5/06/2020
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"Let me be the first to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you have helped us through to get us here. It has been an amazing journey and I have personally learnt so much and hope that I will be able to continue to learn from you. I hope that you understand that you are by no means now rid of me/us. I look forward to our meeting on Thursday regarding the GDPR process we are going to have to follow. Thanks again and you can certainly take a bow!!!"
August 2018– Willie Uys, Board Member, World Transplant Games Federation
"We have used Barrett & Co for a number of years for both commercial and employment issues. Most recently they have reviewed and updated a number of our precedent contracts to reflect the company's evolving business model. Simon, Justin & Rob are a pleasure to deal with and always focus on what we, as a client need to achieve. I would recommend Barrett & Co to any business, whether new or established, but especially those considering a brand new venture."
July 2015– Louise Dunn, Managing Director, Auriga Consulting
"Justin's professional advice to me was extremely valuable and was delivered in a timely and thorough manner. The matter was resolved with a very positive outcome and so I would not hesitate to recommend him."
February 2015– Peter
