Operating at the intersection of global reach and local expertise, Aurum is well-positioned to handle transactions across borders with a nuanced understanding of different legal environments. Our corporate and M&A lawyers have a proven track record of success in various jurisdictions, ensuring that each client’s business interests are protected and maximised, no matter where they operate.
Expertise in Corporate Transactions
Our approach builds upon the combination of our lawyers’ top-tier legal expertise, which translates into actionable insights and innovative strategies, coupled with their profound and comprehensive understanding of the specific needs of our clients’ businesses and the industries in which they operate.
Such a blend perfectly positions Aurum to offer its clients customer-tailored corporate structures and deliver first-class solutions that genuinely add value to their business. Our clients don’t even have to ask – the team is always eager to go beyond mere legal advice and share their expertise in business, organisational, and operational matters, proactively contributing to the strategic success of each project.
We pride ourselves on our ability to think creatively, offering innovative legal solutions that address the complex challenges of modern corporate transactions. Our dedication to creative problem-solving empowers our clients, equipping them with tailored legal strategies that effectively navigate the complexities and nuances of their transactions.
Selected services
Aurum’s corporate law and M&A practice offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to facilitate seamless, efficient, and legally sound corporate transactions. Our selected offerings include:
- Designing and implementing local and cross-border corporate structures, establishing legal entities like holding and operating units, branches, and R&D offices.
- Installing corporate governance frameworks, including anti-corruption and management procedures.
- Configuring shareholder relationships, implementation of protective measures, anti-dilution clauses, and other safeguarding mechanisms.
- Opening bank accounts and accounts with payment systems.
- Addressing compliance and regulatory issues.
- Performing initial tax assessments.
- Optimising intra-group cash-flow and financials.
- Designing M&A transactions.
- Advising on terms of proposed transactions.
- Developing transactional documents.
- Conducting due diligence in legal, corporate, and compliance areas.
- Corporate spin-offs, divisions and stock swaps.
- Facilitating business purchases via asset acquisition.
- Providing tailored strategies for complex M&A activities.
- Issuance of equity and shares.
- Equity offerings.
- Token and equity offerings (combination).
- Creation and management of option pools and incentive plans.
- Equity transfers, buy-backs, redemptions, and similar transactions.
- Convertible instruments.
- Securities laws compliance.
- Corporate reorganisations.
- Assessing and optimising existing corporate structures.
- Managing shareholders’ relations in the transition.
- Devising enhanced cash-flow, IP and asset structures.
- Handling pre-trial settlements.
- Issuing claims and cease and desist letters.
- Mediation.
- Litigating in courts and international commercial arbitration institutions.
- Representing clients in arbitration and court proceedings.
- Negotiating personal contracts.
- Consulting on corporate governance issues.
- Advising on personal liability matters.
- Addressing remuneration and compensation issues.
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In the dynamic world of corporate law and mergers & acquisitions, Aurum Legal stands as a beacon of legal prowess and strategic insight. Delve into our distinguished cases, explore our insightful publications, and discover the accolades that underscore our expertise in navigating complex corporate landscapes.
Acted as lead counsel to a blockchain data and mining centre operator in Oman in structuring and securing a $23 million equity and debt financing.
Advised an international sports association on the matters related to corporate structuring. Established the primary entity in Liechtenstein, devised governance frameworks in compliance with international standards, and supported the establishment of local branches globally.
Advised a group of companies headquartered in Switzerland on their corporate restructuring, formalised complex relationships between the shareholders, and structured a $20 million equity financing post-restructuring.
Advised a private equity investor on a $3 million Series A equity investment in a Web3 startup. Conducted comprehensive due diligence, negotiated the transaction terms, and successfully recalculated to increase the client’s equity share.
Served as the legal advisor to a cryptocurrency exchange operator during their strategic M&A transaction, which involved structuring the sale of the business, transferring operations, and assigning the underlying assets.
Acted as the lead counsel for a DeFi protocol developer, overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory aspects. Developed the project’s corporate structure and regulatory strategy, structured the protocol, designed and facilitated the private financing rounds.
Advised a DAO with over $100 millions in TVL on legal structuring and governance matters, and established the requisite legal wrappers.
Acted as lead counsel to a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange operating in the LATAM region on all matters related to corporate structuring, legal, compliance, and licensing. Facilitated obtaining the necessary government registrations and licences in target markets.
Advised an alternative finance company on the sale of their business, structured the M&A transaction, represented the client in negotiations with the acquirer and drafted definitive documentation for the deal.
