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Business problem

Our management team wants to buy the business

An MBO puts managers on both sides of the table. Clear conflict management and independent advice keep the process credible for lenders and outgoing owners.

2,200 SRA-regulated firms match this type of work.

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What this usually involves

  • Structuring newco, funding and security
  • Managing directors' conflicts of interest
  • Deferred consideration and vendor loan notes

Firms that handle this work

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Brachers LLP

SRA: AuthorisedProfile claimed

SRA number 488062 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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360 Law Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 638684 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Lightwater
Sectors
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  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3c Legal Services Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 645985 · Recognised body

Offices
St. Albans
Sectors
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  • Banking and finance
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Intellectual property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3cs Corporate Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 597935 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
London
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A H Brooks Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 564342 · Recognised body

Offices
Leek, Stoke-On-Trent
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Holt Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633334 · Recognised body

Offices
London
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A R Brown & Co (Worthing) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 647619 · Recognised body

Offices
Goring by Sea
Sectors
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  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A S Greenstreet Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 382238 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Williams & Co

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 388358 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
London
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A.S. Matthews Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 561754 · Recognised body

Offices
Manchester
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A&L Goodbody

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 554448 · Recognised body

Offices
Dublin, London
Sectors
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  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A&R Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633377 · Recognised body

Offices
Hayes
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Common questions

How are MBOs funded?
Typically a mix of management equity, bank or asset-based lending and deferred consideration from the seller.
Do we need separate solicitors?
Yes, the management team and the selling shareholders should be separately advised.

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