Corporate solicitor for SMEs and business owners
Georgina is a corporate solicitor who supports business owners, entrepreneurs and family‑run companies with the full spectrum of corporate law matters. Largely working from Chester and Liverpool, she supports SMEs at pivotal moments in their lifecycle from shareholder arrangements, employee share schemes, to company restructures and business sales.
Whether you are buying or selling a business, reshaping your corporate structure, planning for succession, or looking to reward and retain key employees, Georgina provides calm, commercial and clear legal guidance each step of the way.
She is known for her exceptional practical approach, straightforward communication and ability to keep transactions progressing without unnecessary complication (which adds to the cost!)
Her focus is always on what matters most to business leaders: protecting value, minimising risk and ensuring the process feels structured and manageable from start to finish.
Selling your business – legal support for SME owners
For many business owners and founders, selling a company is a once-in-a-lifetime event. As an experienced business sale solicitor, Georgina advises on:
- share sales
- asset sales
- M&A transactions.
Clients particularly appreciate her ability to guide them through every stage of the process including heads of terms, due diligence, negotiation and completion.
The legal process can be complicated.
Georgina understands how significant and sometimes daunting a business sale or purchase can be. With extensive experience acting for SME shareholders and stakeholders, she is known for clearly explaining what to expect, identifying key legal and commercial risks, and negotiating strongly to secure the best possible deal or outcome.
If you are considering a sale, whether now or in the future, Georgina welcomes having a confidential, no-obligation conversations to help you understand your options and prepare a clear succession plan which leads to a successful exit.
Employee share schemes and equity incentives
Well-structured employee share schemes are a powerful way to reward loyalty, retain key employees and drive long-term growth and resilience.
Georgina advises on the design and implementation of tailored equity incentive arrangements, including EMI schemes, growth shares and share option agreements.
Working closely with accountants and tax advisers, she ensures that each structure works commercially, legally and tax-efficiently. She helps business owners understand how different schemes operate and to choose an approach that aligns with their culture, objectives and future plans for the company.
Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreements
Strong corporate governance begins with clear constitutional documents. Well-drafted articles of association and shareholders’ agreements set out rights, responsibilities and decision-making processes. This helps to prevent disputes and protect the long-term stability of the business (Georgina works closely with the company dispute team to provide a holistic solution).
Georgina advises on drafting and updating company documents, particularly at times of growth, investment, restructuring or ownership change. By putting the right legal framework in place early, business owners can reduce risk and avoid costly disagreements in the future.
If a dispute has already arisen, dispute resolution specialist Melissa Worth is available to guide clients through the next steps.
Practical, commercial corporate law advice
Georgina works largely with SMEs across Cheshire, Merseyside and the North West helping them navigate complex corporate transactions. Her approach is pragmatic and commercially focused, ensuring that legal advice supports wider business strategy rather than slowing it down.
Unlike other less experienced corporate law solicitors Georgina also knows how to negotiate terms and deals on behalf of clients with confidence and expertise. This can have a significant impact on costs and complexity.
To arrange a confidential initial discussion about your corporate legal requirements, contact Georgina Anwyl today.
