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Corporate Support and M&A Transaction Guidance

Legal business support at every stage — from registration to reorganization

Corporate support covers all key legal aspects of a business, from company incorporation and bank account opening to transactions, restructuring, and liquidation. M&A transactions require specialized expertise, including risk analysis, legal structuring, and coordination with regulators.

COREDO provides comprehensive corporate and M&A support across the EU and beyond, helping companies structure transactions efficiently and securely while minimizing legal risks.

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Our services

COREDO provides corporate support in the following areas:

Corporate procedures

Registration of legal entities in the chosen jurisdiction (39 countries), preparation of initial constitutional documents, amendments to constitutional documents, director changes, and expansion of business activities. COREDO assists with selecting the optimal organizational form for your company — LLC, joint stock company, non-profit organizations, foundations.

M&A transaction support

Legal support for business purchase and sale transactions, including transaction structuring, document preparation and review, negotiations with counterparties. Defense against hostile business acquisitions. In the EU, M&A transactions with combined global turnover of participants exceeding EUR 5,000,000,000 and EU turnover exceeding EUR 250,000,000 are subject to mandatory notification to the European Commission.

Company reorganization

Mergers, divisions, and transformations of legal entities. Cross-border reorganizations in the EU are governed by Directive (EU) 2019/2121 (Mobility Directive), which establishes a unified framework for cross-border mergers, transformations, and demergers between companies from different EU countries, ensuring protection of employees, creditors, and minority shareholders.

AML consulting

Consulting on European antitrust and AML legislation, transaction coordination with EU bodies. AML audit, AML support, KYC/AML procedures.

With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies (FSR), large M&A transactions are subject to additional review. Companies from participating EU Member States must be checked for distortive foreign subsidies.

Legal outsourcing

Full or partial outsourcing of legal services: consulting on legislation of various jurisdictions, preparation of expert opinions, contract drafting, contract support, representation of client interests before government bodies and counterparties.

Bank account opening

Corporate bank accounts in the EU — from EUR 1,800 to EUR 2,300 + VAT.

Jurisdictions

COREDO provides corporate support services across a wide range of jurisdictions:

Direction	Primary jurisdictions	Regulatory focus
Corporate procedures	EU (39 countries), United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore	National corporate law, EU Company Law
M&A support	EU, United Kingdom, CIS	EU Merger Regulation, national antitrust law
Reorganization	EU	Directive (EU) 2019/2121, national corporate law
AML consulting	EU, United Kingdom	AMLD, national AML legislation
Legal outsourcing	EU, CIS	Corporate, financial, commercial law

Comparison table: Corporate Support vs M&A Support

Criterion	Corporate support	M&A support
Purpose	Ensuring ongoing company operations	Supporting specific transactions
Examples	Registration, constitutional documents, bank accounts, outsourcing	Business purchase/sale, merger, acquisition
Audience	Existing and new companies	Buyers, sellers, investors
Legal basis	Corporate law (regular)	Corporate + antitrust + FSR (transactional)
COREDO approach	Registration, outsourcing, support	Structuring, due diligence, negotiations, coordination

How We Work

Consultation and task definition

Client describes the corporate need or parameters of the anticipated transaction. COREDO’s legal team determines scope of work, applicable jurisdiction and regulatory framework, agrees on timeline and cost.

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Jurisdiction and regulatory field analysis

Lawyers research applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and relevant case law. For M&A transactions — analysis of antitrust thresholds, FSR requirements, and national merger legislation.

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Document preparation

Corporate documents (constitutional, charter, resolutions) or transactional documentation (purchase and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, NDA) are prepared taking into account specific legal requirements of the jurisdiction.

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Legal support and negotiations

COREDO conducts due diligence of counterparties, supports negotiations, and makes adjustments to documentation. For M&A — assessment of transaction legality and likelihood of challenge.

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Completion and post-transaction support

Final documents are delivered to the client in agreed format. For corporate procedures — registration of changes in the registry. For M&A — submission of notifications, registration of rights transfer, post-closing support.

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Our Experts

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED Founder of COREDO since 2016. Nikita determines the strategic direction of all company legal services and maintains relationships with regulators and professional partners in various jurisdictions.

Pavel Kos

Head of Legal Head of COREDO's legal team since June 2017. Pavel leads work on corporate support and M&A transaction support — from preparation of constitutional documents and corporate procedures to structuring of complex transactions and reorganizations.

COREDO Advantages

Six service areas.

Corporate procedures, M&A, reorganization, AML consulting, legal outsourcing, bank accounts. Each area is staffed with lawyers with specific expertise.

Jurisdiction-specific approach.

Documents and transactions are prepared for specific jurisdictions. Registration — 39 countries, M&A — EU, United Kingdom, CIS.

Five-stage process.

Consultation → jurisdiction analysis → documents → support and negotiations → completion. Each stage delivers specific results.

Corporate support M&A practice under one roof.

Ongoing support (registration, outsourcing) and transaction support (M&A, reorganization, due diligence) — consistency of corporate structure and transactional documentation.

Transparent legal outsourcing pricing.

Subscription packages: from EUR 550/month (Basic, 5 hours) to EUR 9,600/month (Premium+, 160 hours) for M&A operations and reorganizations support. One-off consultations by the hour: from EUR 130/hour. All prices stated without VAT.

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M&A Advisory Services Beyond the EU

Beyond the European Union, COREDO provides specialized M&A advisory services for acquisitions and transactions in key non-EU jurisdictions. These services complement our core EU expertise with knowledge of distinct regulatory regimes:

Canada. Foreign acquisitions are governed by the ICA. Transactions exceeding CAD 1.56 billion (or lower thresholds for sensitive sectors) require approval from the Minister of Innovation. The Competition Bureau reviews anti-competitive effects, while financial deals require FINTRAC clearance. Provincial securities commissions must be notified for listed companies.

Switzerland. Financial sector acquisitions require FINMA approval. The Merger Act (FusG) sets mandatory notification procedures, with COMCO (WEKO) reviewing competition impacts. Due to varying rates and laws, cantonal tax authorities must be involved for structural and liability planning.

Dubai and UAE. M&A transactions require approval from the Ministry of Economy and free zone authorities (DFSA or ADGM). Public deals must be notified to the SCA. Key compliance areas include Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), cross-jurisdictional transfers, and residency/Golden Visa requirements.

COREDO manages cross-border transactions in these jurisdictions by coordinating regulatory approvals, conducting jurisdiction-specific legal analysis, and advising on transaction structuring to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

Case Studies

Case 01M&A due diligence — Czech-German fintech acquisition.

A private equity fund in Prague targeted the acquisition of a Czech-German fintech group holding both EMI and PSP licenses. COREDO conducted comprehensive legal due diligence of both entities, structured the acquisition through a holding company, and secured regulatory approval from ČNB and BaFin. The acquisition closed in 10 weeks without legal obstacles or regulatory objections.

Case 02Cross-border merger of two EMI entities.

A Lithuanian banking group was consolidating two EMI-licensed subsidiaries through a cross-border merger within the EU. COREDO managed the full merger process under Directive (EU) 2019/2121, ensured protection of creditors and minority shareholders, and coordinated all regulatory approvals with the Bank of Lithuania. The merger was completed within 14 weeks without interruption to operations or client service.

Case 03Corporate acquisition of a regulated fintech in Singapore.

A Hong Kong-based investor acquired a Singapore fintech startup to gain licensed access to SFC and MAS regulated markets. COREDO negotiated transaction terms, conducted regulatory due diligence on the target entity’s licenses, and managed all filing procedures with MAS. Regulatory approval was received within 12 weeks from signing of the term sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a typical M&A transaction take from first consultation to closing?

Timeline depends on transaction complexity. A straightforward share acquisition in a single EU jurisdiction typically takes 2–4 months. Cross-border reorganizations under Directive (EU) 2019/2121 usually require 3–6 months. Transactions requiring notification to the European Commission or national competition authorities (antitrust review) can extend to 6–12 months.

What documents are typically required to begin M&A support?

For M&A transactions, COREDO generally requires: constitutional documents of both parties, financial statements for 2–3 years, description of the target’s regulated activities and licenses held, and a letter of intent or term sheet if already executed. Specific requirements depend on the transaction structure and jurisdictions involved.

Does COREDO advise on hostile takeover defense?

Yes. COREDO advises companies on defensive measures against unsolicited acquisition attempts. This includes reviewing shareholder agreements for protective clauses, amending articles of association, advising management on applicable legal options, and coordinating with regulatory bodies where the company holds a financial license.

When does an M&A transaction require notification to national competition authorities?

Besides EU-level thresholds, many EU member states have independent merger control regimes with lower notification thresholds. For example, Germany (Bundeskartellamt) and Poland (UOKiK) each apply national thresholds below the EU level. COREDO assesses applicable jurisdictions and filing requirements for each transaction and manages multi-jurisdictional filings.

What is the cost of legal outsourcing?

Subscription packages: from EUR 550/month (Basic, 5 hours) to EUR 9,600/month (Premium+, 160 hours). Hourly rate for one-off services: from EUR 130/hour (Basic). The right package depends on the volume of ongoing legal tasks — companies with active M&A pipelines typically use 40–80 hour packages. Prices stated without VAT.

What is FSR and how does it affect M&A transactions?

Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies (Foreign Subsidies Regulation) requires notification to the European Commission of M&A transactions if the target company in the EU has turnover of EUR 500,000,000 and participants received foreign financial contributions exceeding EUR 50,000,000 over three years.

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Need corporate support M&A transaction guidance or corporate structuring assistance? Contact COREDO — we’ll discuss your task and prepare a personalized proposal.

Phone: +420 228 886 867 Email: info@coredo.eu Address: K Cervenemu dvoru 3269/25a, Prague, 130 00, Czech Republic