Current economic conditions suggest that the recruitment and
staffing sector is set to experience a period of consolidation and
a contraction in the number of players in the market.
Many recruitment companies will be looking for opportunities to
acquire smaller businesses and those in sub-sectors which are
thriving are considering their longer term exit strategies. Either
way, it is important for companies to look for ways to either
maximise their value to prospective buyers or to ensure that they
get value for money from their target.
valuing your business
Sellers who can
present a 'clean' company are more likely to achieve a higher price
for their businesses. Those who take steps to put their affairs in
order now will save time and money when they come to sell their
businesses. Prospective buyers need to be aware of compliance and
liability issues which may have a significant impact on the value
of the target they are looking to acquire.
Blake Lapthorn has
over 15 years’ experience providing specialist advice to the
recruitment sector and advises on more corporate transactions
involving staffing companies than any other law firm.
our corporate legal services
We can advise on a range of issues, including:
- how to get the best value for your recruitment business, even
in a challenging climate
- 'grooming' for sale when the conditions are right
- identifying areas which may reduce attractiveness to a
buyer
- M&A, joint venture and other strategic alliances
- public and private fundraising, including IPOs, private
placings, VC investment
- turnarounds/'distress' sales
- private equity
Our team is led by
Lawrence Phillips, a partner in the firm’s corporate finance
department. Lawrence works together with a team of corporate
lawyers and our market leading Recruitment sector group to ensure
that we provide sector-focused and commercially relevant
advice.
tailoring our services for you
Because of the volume of recruitment and resourcing work we have
done over the years, we are able to supply most services on a fixed
price basis using extensive specialist know how and precedent
banks. Our clients receive regular industry leading
briefings. We also offer seminars on topical issues such as
compliance with new regulation and tax regimes, avoiding employment
claims, the implications of new directives, VAT mitigation models,
best practice cost saving and insurance/liability issues.
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