About the Business

Crest Legal is a firm of solicitors which provides business legal services for entrepreneurs and senior managers of startups and other privately held business. Our clients are based throughout the UK and further afield. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

All advice is led by Tak Matsuda who has a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial transactions gained in leading City of London law firms and as a board adviser. We do not have high overheads of many law firms with employees working in physical office spaces in inexpensive locations. We have adopted technology for remote working in a smart way so that we can work flexibly.

We work on a range of corporate and commercial matters. We focus on the following:

  • ​Business sales, including MBOs, exit planning and shareholder buy-outs
  • Startups, particularly angel and VC investment rounds, SEIS and EIS, shareholders’ agreements and share incentive schemes
  • Commercial contracts, including terms and conditions.

If our client’s requirements do not match our experience, we always seek to make a valuable introduction to the right specialist lawyer.

Business Services

Startups

Startups

Startups have the potential to make real impacts in the market and achieve explosive growth. Quality legal advice is vitally important from the beginning for startups since any early mistakes can become quickly magnified. Our business solicitors will work with you to fulfil the legal needs for your startup, including term sheets, angel investment, SEIS and EIS, shareholders' agreement and share incentive schemes.
Selling Your Business

Selling Your Business

The sale of your business will be a realisation of your hard work over the years. You may be contemplating a sale to a trade buyer or someone who is already involved in the business, such as a management buy-out. Selling your business might be your “exit strategy” to cash in and to retire. You might be planning to stay with the business after the sale, working with the new owner bringing in money and ideas to expand the business.
The sale will take time, and there are a number of matters that you will need to deal with during the process. You will probably find it difficult to dedicate time and resources to the sale, whilst at the same time running the business. Together with your accountants, we will advise you on the best way to sell and value your business.
Location & Hours

86-90 Paul Street

London, EC2A 4NE
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