Our Practice
As your business grows, your legal and commercial needs become more complex. We support you at each stage, from restructuring ownership and completing acquisitions to resolving disputes and putting the right agreements in place.
Services
Business Structuring and Governance
Guidance on how companies and corporate groups are structured, and how relationships between shareholders and directors are formalised.
- Corporate restructuring and entity rationalisation
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Board governance and director advisory
- Succession planning
- Management services agreements
- Investment holding companies and special purpose vehicles
Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions
End-to-end support for buyers and sellers in business transactions, covering structure, due diligence, negotiation, and documentation.
- Business sale and purchase agreements
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
- Pre-transaction restructuring
- Employee share schemes (ESOS and ESOW)
Dispute Resolution
Representation and counsel on commercial disputes involving shareholders, directors, and contractual counterparties, with a preference for resolution without litigation.
- Commercial dispute advisory and mediation
- Shareholder deadlocks and minority oppression matters
- Director removal and board disputes
- Pre-litigation contract review
- Voluntary liquidation
Commercial Contracts and Employment
- Employment contracts
- Service and retainer agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Franchise and licensing agreements
- Review and annotation of inbound contracts
“Mirabilia Media Holdings Pte Ltd (formerly M&C Saatchi) worked closely with HC Consultancy during our acquisition of M&C Saatchi Indonesia from M&C International Holdings. Helen and her team provided essential support throughout the process, with their corporate secretarial team guiding us at every step. We have since rebranded the company as Moonfolks and highly recommend their expertise in corporate matters.”
Anish Daryani (Director), Mirabilia Media Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Should A Business Seek Corporate Advisory Services?
When facing decisions with legal or commercial consequences – restructuring ownership, entering a joint venture, managing a shareholder dispute, or preparing for a sale. The right advice at the outset prevents significantly larger problems later.
What Is The Difference Between Corporate Advisory And Corporate Secretarial Services?
Corporate secretarial services cover statutory obligations such as annual filings and ACRA compliance. Corporate advisory covers the legal and commercial decisions that sit above that layer, how a transaction should be structured, what a shareholders’ agreement should provide for, or how a dispute should be approached.
At What Stage Of A Transaction Should We Engage An Advisor?
As early as possible. Structural issues such as tax exposure, liability allocation, and minority protections are far easier to address before terms are agreed than after.
How Are Shareholder Disputes Typically Resolved?
Most disputes are resolved through negotiation, with reference to the shareholders’ agreement or company constitution. Where that fails, mediation is the next step. Litigation is a last resort.
Does Hc Consultancy Advise On Cross-Border Transactions?
Yes. The practice advises on transactions and structures involving foreign parties, including foreign businesses entering Singapore and local companies with regional operations or overseas acquisitions.
What Is A Management Buy-Out And When Does It Make Sense?
A management buy-out occurs when a company’s existing management team acquires the business from its current owners. It is a common exit route for founders or shareholders who wish to step back while ensuring continuity of leadership. The process involves valuation, financing arrangements, and careful structuring to protect the interests of both the outgoing owners and the incoming management team.