A structure for growth
We help choose an ownership structure and governance model that reflect the plans of owners, new ventures and future investment.
Legal foundations for business growth
We help businesses grow and protect what they have built. We combine legal expertise with an understanding of commercial objectives, advising owners on key decisions from new ventures to transactions and dispute resolution.
01 The firm
Business at the heart of our practice
Astera Legal advises businesses and their owners across the full range of legal matters, from daily operations and new ventures to transactions, corporate change and dispute resolution.
Our team brings together lawyers from different practices to find solutions where legal and commercial interests meet. Our boutique approach means personal involvement from senior lawyers, attention to detail and a high standard of work at every stage. Each recommendation is grounded in careful analysis and an understanding of how to put it into practice.
02 Business growth
Key decisions that support business growth
The interests of owners
We agree partnership terms, responsibilities and procedures for key decisions, creating mechanisms that support growth and help resolve disagreements.
Investment and new ventures
We advise on raising capital, acquisitions and joint ventures, considering both the transaction terms and how the company will operate after completion.
Business resilience
We protect your interests in corporate and commercial disputes, and guide restructuring and crisis situations with a view to sustaining the business.
03 Our approach
How we work
01
Understand your objective
We discuss the intended outcome with owners and management. We examine commercial arrangements, the interests of those involved and any constraints to develop advice that reflects the circumstances.
Your business priorities guide our legal work.
02
Build the right team
We bring the relevant specialists together around one objective. Senior lawyers shape the legal strategy and participate in key discussions, while the team coordinates work across practices.
You deal directly with the lawyers on your project and know who is responsible at every stage.
03
Take responsibility for implementation
We explain our recommendation, agree a plan and handle the legal work: documentation, negotiations and support for implementation. We report material developments and raise decisions that need your involvement in good time.
04
Simplify complex corporate processes
We offer products that automate corporate procedures, including document preparation, approvals and deadline tracking. We adapt them to the way your business works to reduce manual tasks, speed up decisions and lower the cost of recurring work.
04 The system
Corporate processes without unnecessary complexity
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Documents
Consistent forms and templates that reflect the objectives and structure of the company.
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Standards
Agreed procedures for preparing decisions and approving recurring matters.
- 03
Processes
A clear sequence of actions, defined authority and checkpoints.
- 04
Automation
Digital products that reduce manual document preparation and recurring approval tasks.
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Visibility
Management can see progress, deadlines and the issues that need a decision.
What this means for your business
Support throughout the project
One team guides the matter from its initial structure through implementation and the protection of your interests.
Coordinated legal advice
Lawyers from different practices work together, taking account of the commercial implications of each decision.
Direct access to the team
You discuss key issues with the lawyers responsible for the strategy, negotiations and quality of the work.
Room for further growth
Structures and agreements are designed with future investment, partnerships and changes to the business in mind.
