Daniel Bastide
Partner
Search Funds and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Lawyers
The UK is fast becoming an epicentre of search fund deal activity. This is fuelled by more entrepreneurs and investors identifying the potentially lucrative returns associated with the search fund model which often outperform traditional private equity strategies.
Choosing the right services for you
Our Search Fund and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) lawyers have years of experience in providing expert advice and guidance on a variety of search fund transactions, in particular:
- Incorporation of the search fund company
- Raising funds (for the search and the acquisition)
- The acquisition of a target business
- Providing advice and guidance through the lifecycle of the search fund/target business
- An exit.
Speak to a Legal Partner
Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.
Contact our Specialists
Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
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Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentYour next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we're often asked about search funds.The search fund concept originated out of Harvard and Stanford business schools in the 1980s. Put simply, a search fund is an investment vehicle in which investors back an entrepreneur seeking to acquire and run an established business, with a proven track record and strong growth potential. The entrepreneur will usually assume the role of CEO and will run the business until an exit.
Our commitment to you
Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.
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