Inward investment

We know about the challenges, risks and rewards involved in starting, building and sustaining a business in the UK – because we have done it ourselves.

Fox Williams was started by entrepreneurial partners, three of whom remain partners to this day. We are specialists in advising overseas based companies on their inward investment into the UK.

Our specialist departments can assist you with all legal aspects of your new UK venture from the word go. It is never too early to contact us for a free consultation.

We are also able to introduce new businesses to other professional advisers (such as specialist accountants) as well as debt/equity providers.

We always try to take a long term approach to each client’s business. We take great pleasure, not only in helping them get off the ground, but also in helping them grow over the years by providing legal and business advice throughout the life-cycle of the company.

Click here for our guide aimed at businesses looking to establish in the UK.

Inward investment experience

• Advised the JBC group, based in New York.

• Assisted Crealogix, a Swiss tech company, on setting up a UK subsidiary and also on growing by acquiring a UK financial services technology company for £7.6m.

• Advised to an Italian technology company on moving their operating company to the UK.

• Acted for Flatpack Furniture, a New Zealand furniture business, on restructuring their UK operations.

• Advised an Austrian investment company on taking a material stake in a UK liquor business.

• Advised Bank Richileau on expanding their real estate lending operations in the UK.

• Advised several US parent corporations on the cross guarantees and other security to be provided by their UK subsidiaries.

• Advised Chain AG, a Swiss outsourcing company, on the setting up a UK subsidiary; assistance on business transfers and also on all their UK legal needs going forward.

• Advised to Guided Knowledge, an Australian technology company on moving their business to the UK and on their subsequent debt finance work.

• Assisting Venus by Maria Tash (a US jewellery designer) on all aspects of their launch into the UK market.