Reena has 15 years of corporate commercial experience and has worked on a variety of significant M&A transactions, both UK and cross border. She founded Carter Bond Solicitors in 2014 with the principles of quality legal advice and service.
Reena has built long term relationships with clients which include private companies on acquisition plans, investment funds and management teams, and has helped with their joint venture strategy and ongoing corporate advice.
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Reena’s experience as an entrepreneur gives her an excellent foundation and inside knowledge when advising business owners and management teams on the legal issues that affect businesses and has significant experience in buying and selling businesses and corporate restructuring for various sectors including pharmacies, retail and technology. Her strong commercial instinct and aptitude, coupled with excellent business development skills, has resulted in generating business from various industry sectors and organisations. She is well versed in advising on early-stage financing debt and equity as well as exit strategies.
Recent matters
- Shortlisted by the Law Society Excellence Awards 2018.
- Nominated Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the inaugural London Asian Business Awards 2017.
- Acted for Indian Pharmaceutical company in £multi-million acquisition of UK pharmaceutical company.
- Advising shareholders on the sale of a group of pharmacies initially set up via an EIS structure.
- Acted for Indian cinema company in acquisition of majority stake in UK cinema chain.
- Advised a number of international brand name Japanese companies on various matters, including restructuring, acquisitions and a variety of commercial agreement.
- Advising a non-UK listed purchaser on a £3m acquisition of a global manufacturing company.
- Advising management teams on equity participation, warranties and disclosures on £3m+ deals.
- Sale of a distribution business to 100+ employees with associated loan and security documentation.
- Establishing a contractual joint venture operating in UK, China and Mexico.
- Acts for Administrators/Liquidators and buyers in numerous sales and purchases of businesses out of Administration/Liquidation.
Interests
Yoga, photography, writing literature with focus on legal issues on start-up businesses.
Reviews
I have had the pleasure of working with Reena and her team at Carter Bond Solicitors on several occasions, and I am consistently impressed with the exceptional service they provide. Their team combines promptness, extensive knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail, making them my first choice for handling all legal matters. I highly recommend Carter Bond Solicitors to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Neha : Digimax Dental
I had the pleasure of working with Reena Popat on a project and can hand on heart say she was brilliant! She carefully explained all of the areas I needed to understand, was patient and very professional. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her. In fact, I have done just that!
John Surgenor
Reena Popat and Emma Archer at Carter Bond helped me complete an agreement within a tight deadline. Their prompt email communication and Reena’s patient clarification phone call, where she answered all my questions and explained important aspects clearly, were invaluable. They handled everything smoothly, and my agreement was completed without issues. I highly recommend their solicitors.
ANAND BHIMJIYANI
Accolades
- The Corporate Healthcare Team is ranked Tier 3 in The Legal 500
- The Pharmacy Team are recommended by the National Pharmacy Association
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