Michael Prosser/ Solicitor

Michael acts for UK and foreign companies, institutions and management teams on corporate finance work, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and management buy-outs.

He has wide experience representing companies on both sides of the Atlantic.

tel. +44 20 7353 2732 - email: mp@gillhams.com

Legal Expertise

Michael has advised clients in a variety of industries and with over 30 years of experience, in corporate and commercial law, he has advised on many transactions in excess of £20 million.

Michael's experience includes general commercial agreements, such as joint ventures, agency agreements, distributorship agreements and service agreements.

Professional Experience

Mergers and Acquisitions

Acquisitions and Disposals of:

payroll and human resources management systems businesses
technology companies
publishing companies
chemical companies
pharmaceutical companies
courier service airlines

Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property companies in London

Joint Ventures

Joint venture agreement for major United States based brewing company amongst others

Initial Public Offerings

Public offering of securities by European telecom's subsidiary of is US parent
Demerger of UK subsidiary from its US parent

Management Buy-Outs

Management buy-out of travel group
Music industry buy-out

General Practice Areas

Corporate and commercial law
Directors' Duties
Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial Services
Joint Ventures
Competition Law
Employment

Specialist Corporate Expertise

Raising Share Capital
Share and assets purchase agreements
Demergers
Financial Assistance
Public Offerings
London Stock Exchange listing requirements
Group reorganisations
Share buy-backs and reductions of capital
Public company take-overs