How we help
We help companies that want to raise capital – from a private investor, through an issue of shares or bonds, or by listing on the stock exchange. Before the talks begin, we put in order what investors will ask about first: the group structure, contracts, tax affairs and the books.
An investor looks at a company more closely than anyone has before. So we first examine it ourselves the way the other side will, and point out what is worth improving. The fewer unanswered questions, the calmer the conversation about valuation.
Our role
Raising capital is a joint effort by the company, an investment firm, the statutory auditor and advisers. Our part is the legal, tax and accounting side: conversion into a joint-stock company, amendments to the articles of association, resolutions, the investment agreement and the tax consequences for the company and its shareholders.
Once an investor has come in or the company has listed, it has new obligations – towards shareholders, the market and the regulator. We help organise them so that they become a routine part of the work of the management board and the finance team. We write about the transactions themselves on the Buying or selling a company page.
What we cover
- Preparing the company for talks with investors
- Putting the group structure in order
- Conversion into a joint-stock company and amendments to the articles of association
- Investment agreements and shareholders’ agreements
- Tax consequences of an issue for the company and its shareholders
- Support with the issue and the listing
When to talk to us
- The business needs capital to grow and you are considering bringing in an investor.
- You are thinking about issuing shares or bonds.
- You are planning a listing and want to know what to prepare in advance.
- An investor has sent a list of questions about the company.
