Professional Services

Who we are

At Tyr, our professional services team is made up of a diverse group of experts, each bringing their own specialised knowledge and experience. With over 50 years of combined expertise, we work with clients in the professional services sector regionally, nationally, and internationally.

As a professional services firm ourselves, we understand the intricacies of the sector and that you (like us) need to keep your own client relationships at the forefront at all times. Our focus is on delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that align with your commercial goals.

What we do

The firm advises on a full range of matters, such as:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Advise on tax and bribery issues
• Business finance and securitisation of banking facilities
• Business restructuring
• Commercial contracts
• Commercial litigation including where issues of professional negligence arise
• Complex forfeiture, restraint orders and confiscation
• Employment issues
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins
• Obligations under the sanctions regime
• Partnership agreements

How we can help you

Our professional services team is here to support you through every step of your journey. As a professional services firm ourselves, we understand the challenges you face, which is why we know the right questions to ask to get to the crux of any problem quickly. This connection allows us to offer the most relevant and tailored advice for the protection and development of your commercial endeavours. Whether you’re starting up, expanding, or winding down, we bring experience and empathy to the conversation, always keeping your commercial objectives a top priority.

Examples of the team’s recent and previous experience

• We helped the partners of Shorts Financial Services LLP with the sale of their business to Canary Bidco (Guernsey) Limited, a subsidiary of Shackleton Adviser Limited, a key player in the financial services industry.
• We advised a private equity firm representing multiple investors in a cyber security company, helping them navigate key decisions and investments.
• We help businesses create and update internal policies to comply with regulations around bribery and corruption, modern slavery, tax evasion, money laundering, health and safety, and environmental protection.
• We helped HW Fisher LLP, Monahans Group LLP and Simmons Gainsford LLP successfully sell their respective accountancy and audit businesses to Sumer Group, a leading consolidator in the sector.
• We guided the shareholders of McGills Limited through the sale of their entire company to Monahans Financial Services Limited, which is part of Sumer Group.
• We worked with Melocity Holdings Limited on a complex restructuring that brought several other advisory companies into their group, improving their overall business model.
• We represented an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) during an investigation by the City of London Police, which resulted in no further action being taken.
• We helped an IFA facing serious allegations from a former employer, resulting in no action being taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• We represented a trader during a serious investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), ensuring their rights were protected throughout the process.
• We advised numerous individuals within the financial services sector on the sale of their companies to the key consolidators within the sector including, Amber River, Perspective, Ascot Lloyd, Attivo, Shackleton, One Four Nine Wealth and others.
• We assisted both Prosperis Holdings Limited and Greenways Wealth Management Limited with a series of bolt on acquisitions within the financial services sector.