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55LEGAL provides sophisticated legal advice at an unmatched value proposition, built upon a proven understanding of the local ecosystem. We are specialised but strive to stay focused on the bigger picture. We work in both national and cross border contexts, leveraging a network of skilled friends in other jurisdictions.
We also act as external general counsel and partner with inhouse legal teams on streamlining the legal function.
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Legal advice
M&A | Corporate
Acquisitions, being acquired, divestitures
Mergers, spin-offs, carve-outs
Joint venture, shareholder agreements
PE & VC transactions
Management incentive plans
Ongoing corporate advice on general meetings, share buyback, board composition, shareholder rights, directors duties and liabilities, annual reports, disclosure obligations, articles of association
Advice, design and set-up of corporate structures
Restructurings, distressed and non-distressed
Fund raises, equity and debt financing
Governance and shareholder engagement
Corporate decision-making structure, board composition, shareholder rights, director duties and liabilities
Board assistance in strategic transactions
Shareholder agreements
Family charters
TAX | TAX LITIGATION
Transaction tax structuring, design and implementation for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs and reorganizations including joint ventures
Structuring private equity and venture capital investments
Ongoing tax advisory for corporate transactions
Tax litigation for individuals as well as corporate tax payers
HNWI wealth structuring and tax planning
Commercial
Commercial agreements (non regulated)
GTCs
Business licence
real estate
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General Counsel Services
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External GC
We act as external general counsel to operational companies from various sectors with a one-stop-shop approach, offering both advice and introduction to specialty lawyers and other consultants where needed, delivering a coordinated and streamlined approach to each project.
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GC advisory
We see the legal function as a value driver for business and help legal directors in setting up and optimizing a business’ legal function and legal operations, with a strong focus on technology.