At Morton Fraser Lawyers we have highlighted clarity as our guiding principle.
This directs the way we communicate, the way we advise, the way we conduct relationships with our clients and the way we are totally transparent and upfront about our charges. This applies to all our services from the straightforward to the more complex.
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A clear future together.
Thinking of setting up a fund of investors for a project - maybe to invest in property or another sector? Want to raise investment funds for a company? Are you possibly even thinking of "crowdfunding" for a project? These are all potentially regulated activities under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and taking expert advice at an early stage can keep you on the right side of the law.
Iain is a partner and the head of our Corporate sector. He is also a member of the Sports Law team and the non-contentious Restructuring and Insolvency team.
Our Funds Team will guide you through the corporate fundraising implications and regulatory regime and will assist you with the preparation of an "offer document" to potential investors. We also advise on structuring, acquisition and bank funding of the project or target assets. We're experienced at working with our clients' other professional advisers to achieve their goals.
We act for a range of London and Scottish clients who instruct us on UK and worldwide deals. We've advised on property and corporate funding promotions in the UK, Central Europe and the Middle East. We advised on establishing The Hothouse Club - which invests in the food and drinks sector - and Apollo Informal Investments - which is an 'angel investment' club.
We offer fixed fee packages where we can be clear on the scope of our services. If this isn't possible we'll provide a clear indication of the likely fee based on the expected scope of work. We'll also consider discounted fee arrangements where projects don't complete as expected.
'Extremely quick and dedicated service. Great academic insight into the legal issues but tailored to deliver the right commercial result. Very solid and dependable service'
'Strong partner leadership. Real interest in getting to understand your business. Advice born of relevant experience'.
'The practice (asset finance and Corporate) is very well regarded. Morton Fraser is a large but independent Scottish firm with a very hands-on approach which helps to drive matters forward effectively. Very good and in-depth knowledge of the law together with a strong appreciation of the commercial backdrop/reality.'
