An experienced, dependable legal partner

Commercial and corporate decisions often feel administrative in the moment, but they tend to define how risk, control and value play out over time.

A structure that seems “simple” at the outset can later create friction between stakeholders, limit flexibility in raising capital, or result in avoidable tax consequences. Equally, poorly drafted shareholder arrangements or governance frameworks often only come into focus when something has already gone wrong.

Tom McCarthy works with businesses, founders and investors on structuring, financing and governance, ensuring that legal frameworks and processes align with the underlying commercial objectives — both now and as the business evolves.