"They are very good to deal with - very pleasant, pragmatic and co-operative."
Chambers UK, 2019Private Funding: Advice at every stage of the business lifecycle
At a glance
Our job is clear; to structure the investment in the most commercial and tax efficient way, but to consider the risks and put provisions in place to cover the worst case scenario. We help investors and companies avoid the unexpected.
Your team
Michael DawesPartner
Lesley GregoryChairman
Nick AlfilléPartner/Head of Corporate
Rumit NanjiPartner
Greg ScottPartner
Andrew TitmasPartner
Krishen PatelDirector
Negin KalkanSenior Associate
Vivian KlafSenior Associate
George PendarvesAssociate
Max BinneySolicitor
In detail
At Memery Crystal our team acts on behalf of funds, private investors and investee companies. We work on specific investments for specific deals, nationally and internationally.
Our client portfolio includes entrepreneurs and institutions, advising them on every stage of their business lifecycle, from seed capital to development capital and eventual exit through sale or IPO.
We also work with companies and management on management buy-outs and buy-ins, often involving reconstructions and reorganisations.
Recent matters
Advised on a $20m bridge financing for Alufer Mining by Pala Investments and Resource Capital Fund.
Acted for a property client on a joint venture to develop and operate a hotel in Central London.
Acted for a leading Russian exhibitions company in relation to a £40m joint venture with an English public company.
Acted for a private investment fund in respect of a term loan facility to a Burundi-based mining company.
Advised on an African agriculture JV between Sierra Rutile and Carmanor.
Advised on a €31million private financing for the Grupo Pefaco West African gaming business.