Spin-outs And Start-ups
Spin-outs
We have considerable experience in spin-out deals where we have acted for many companies ‘spinning-out’ of universities, companies, the NHS and other institutions.
Our expertise is based on:
- Our knowledge of what universities and other institutions will and will not accept and how these organizations work
- Knowing what any future investors will want to see in relation to any newco structure
- Being experts in business start-ups
- Having considerable expertise in technology and intellectual property transfer deals
MBM Commercial was effectively spun-out of a larger full service law firm in 2005 - so we have “been there and done that”!
Spin-out deals that we have advised on include deals in the following fields:
- Information technology
- Telecommunications
- Healthcare
- Life sciences
- Drug discovery
- Biotechnology
- Green energy
- Semi-conductors
- Fund management
- Legal services
Start-ups
We are recognized as a leading specialist in the field of business start-ups. Our corporate practice includes large numbers of businesses in a variety of fields who we have helped start-up over the years.
We have helped introduce our start-up clients to the people they need to know to help secure funding, customers, contacts and members of their team. This is part of our added-value.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide a high level of service in manner which is both efficient, cost effective and commercial to our start-up clients. We are able to agree fixed fees from the outset to help ensure that our fees can qualify for grant support, all of which can help make things easier to get your business off the ground with the right legal foundations in place.
In 2005 the founding partners of the firm started up MBM Commercial as a separate specialist law firm after being spun out of a much larger law firm. So we know all about the issues of starting up a new business and getting it off the ground successfully.
Start-ups deals which we have worked on include:
- Online businesses
- Technology and telecoms companies
- Life science companies
- Consultancy companies
- Service and training providers
- Energy companies
- Data management companies
- Healthcare companies
- Dental, GP and pharmacy businesses
- Investment funds and angel syndicates
- Financial service companies
What do others say about us?
MBM Commercial is also listed in the independent Chambers UK Guide on law firms. Their 2010 entry on the firm states:
“This practice is best known for its high-level equity advice to small start-ups in central Scotland, and is praised by clients for its immensely efficient senior partners who can be relied on to get the deal completed. Its broad clientele includes a strong following of technology sector companies. The team handles a large volume of M&A and private equity transactions.”
MBM Commercial are also ranked no. 1 law firm in the 2010 Deals and Dealmakers - which tracks all major-start-ups in Scotland who are able to secure funding.
Client Testimonials
The Spin-out and Start-up Team
Stuart Hendry - Partner
Kenny Mumford - Partner
Sandy Finlayson - Partner
Douglas Campbell - Associate
| 
