Our distinctive approach combines industry-leading expertise with commercial pragmatism, aimed at providing clients with actionable, forward-thinking legal counsel. We pride ourselves on being not just advisors but strategic partners in our clients’ businesses, assisting directors, senior executives and shareholders to achieve exceptional outcomes.
We excel in a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures. Our experience also extends to private equity, capital raising and corporate restructuring.
We are experts at establishing and structuring new ventures and providing the legal framework to make these ventures operationally effective within a dynamic market.
We take immense pride in being a proactive part of our clients’ innovation journey, regularly advising on a broad spectrum of matters such as strategic investments and crafting robust commercial agreements.
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We offer our clients a highly tailored approach to strategically important commercial matters.
Our services span the negotiation and documentation of a variety of corporate and commercial arrangements, be they complex, bespoke contracts or standard-form terms. Our expertise includes, technology and software licensing, sale and purchase agreements, procurement and tender and strategic alliances.
Our team is ahead of market trends and regulatory developments in areas such as e-commerce, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and competition laws. We offer informed advice that not only adheres to current best practices but also anticipates emerging trends and regulatory changes.
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We frequently assist boards and senior executives to adhere to good corporate governance practices to mitigate current and future risks, and deliver their strategic objectives.
We have an extensive track record in dealing with a range of governance-related matters—from the intricacies of disclosure rules and directors’ duties, to the issuance of shares, options and debt instruments, including via trusts and employee share schemes.
Our advisory services include all aspects of corporate governance such as, maintaining statutory registers and records, calling and convening general meetings of members, administering board and board committee meetings and responding to regulators’ investigations.
We also offer insights into emerging areas of concern, such as modern slavery, corruption and whistleblowing. Our goal is to empower boards and executives to make informed decisions and stay ahead of legislative changes and societal expectations.
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Borgeaud & Co is a specialist legal practice providing corporate, commercial and governance advisory services to private sector enterprises.