GOODWYN HERRERA SOLICITORS
Share Buy Backs
A share buy-back allows a company to repurchase its own shares, reducing the number in circulation and reshaping ownership. This can be a useful way to return value to shareholders, tidy up the shareholder register, or provide an exit route for departing investors. But it’s also a highly regulated process that must be handled carefully to avoid tax and compliance pitfalls.
At GWH Solicitors, we help companies and shareholders navigate buy-backs with clarity, ensuring the process is fair, efficient, and legally compliant.
Why Companies Use Share Buy-Backs
Restructuring ownership – consolidating shares to give remaining shareholders greater control.
Providing exits – giving shareholders a way to leave the business cleanly.
Rewarding investors – returning surplus cash to shareholders.
Preparing for future growth – reshaping the shareholder base to attract new investment.
How We Can Help
Advising on legality and compliance – ensuring the buy-back complies with the Companies Act and other regulations.
Structuring the buy-back – guiding you through on-market, off-market, or employee-related buy-backs.
Drafting documents – preparing contracts, shareholder resolutions, and filings.
Managing tax implications – working with advisers to ensure the transaction is efficient.
Why Do Business With Us
At GWH Solicitors, we provide more than just legal paperwork — we provide reassurance that your buy-back is watertight and in your best interests.
Practical clarity – simplifying a technical and highly regulated process.
Balanced advice – protecting both the company and its shareholders.
Experience you can trust – handling buy-backs across a wide range of sectors.
Efficient delivery – keeping the process moving smoothly from start to finish.
Future focus – ensuring the buy-back strengthens the company going forward.
+44 208 187 6495
