How we can help
local payroll and management accounts
accessing equity capital
pre-IPO planning, IPOs and RTOs
acquisition due diligence
tax structuring
VAT registration and structuring
international mobility advice
forensic due diligence on key staff
audit services
We were pleased to once again work with the Capital Markets team at Crowe who were able to provide an efficient service throughout, which enabled us to meet tight deadlines on this important transaction. We would certainly recommend them to other companies looking to list in London.
Nick Beattie, Chief Financial Officer
Savannah Energy PLC
December 2022
During the early exploration phase of a project, key considerations include funding, local regulatory compliance and value creation. Commencing operations in a new territory can often be challenging as local nuances may not be immediately visible.
Key issues faced
access to finance
acquiring licences
building your team
group structuring (tax and VAT)
corporate governance
local compliance issues
Exploration
Pre-production
Production
Exit
Key issues faced
access to finance
employment planning
supply chain planning
assessing the integrity of key suppliers
asset planning
local compliance isssues
changing your group structure
establishing appropriate security systems
How we can help
The Capital Markets team at Crowe used their sector expertise to produce an efficient service throughout the transaction, enabling us to meet the tight deadlines stipulated for a successful restoration to trading onto AIM. We would certainly recommend them to other companies looking to list in London.
Nick Beattie, Chief Finance Officer
Savannah Energy Plc
December 2021
local payroll and management accounts
accessing capital
finance modelling
pre-IPO planning, IPOs and RTOs
acquisition due diligence
tax and VAT structuring reviews
security reviews
internatinal mobility advice
forensic due diligence on key suppliers
audit services
Moving from exploration to proving a project’s feasibility, management time focusses on operational and financial planning. Key considerations include being able to demonstrate the value of an asset, costs to production and how quickly first revenues can be achieved.
During the early exploration phase, our clients are very aware that they are likely to be entering a geographic location for the first time. Local rules and regulations, together with how these interact with the Top Co jurisdiction, need careful planning.
At the pre-production stage of a project’s life, our clients are busy planning and preparing for the ramp up in activity and investment. Key considerations include the sourcing of capital, personnel and suppliers.
Key issues faced
cost control
production risk
employment risk
asset protection
local compliance issues
group structuring (tax and VAT)
assessing fraud, bribery and corruption
financial hedging
effectiveness of security systems
Once production has started, challenges shift from theory to reality, with the requirements to deploy people and secure your supply chain being key considerations. Protecting your assets is also key at this stage.
How we can help
“We valued the assistance of the capital markets team at Crowe in helping us with our successful IPO. They were a pleasure to work with and we appreciated their professional and efficient approach. This marks an important event for ATOME and our growth aspirations.”
Olivier Mussat, Chief Executive Officer
ATOME Energy Plc
local payroll and management accounts
acquisition due diligence
capital raising (equity, debt, asset finance)
IPO planning, RTOs and dual listings
tax and VAT structuring reviews
security reviews
international mobility advice
forensic due diligence on key supplies
audit services
Once production commences, our clients to turn their attention to extracting value form their project. This includes looking after their people, their assets and ensuring local compliance issues are met.
Key issues faced
planning your exit
corporate re-organisation
distribution of wealth
personal wealth protection
asset retirement obligations
Exiting an oil and gas project can either take the form of the sale of the project or the project SPV. In either scenario, exit planning must be undertaken at the appropriate time in order to extract value from a project, but to also preserve and protect wealth on a personal basis.
How we can help
“As with our recent Titan acquisition, we were very confident that the team at Crowe would be able to deliver their work to a tight deadline and enable us to conclude this reverse acquisition within the timetable. We were not disappointed.”
Brad Gray, Chief Operating Officer
Diversified Energy Plc
personal tax planning
corporate sale advice
local payroll and management accounts
vendor due diligence
completion audits
recovery of VAT charged on deal fees.
Exiting an oil and gas project can either take the form of the sale of the project or the project SPV. In either scenario, exit planning must be undertaken at the appropriate time in order to extract value from a project, but to also preserve and protect wealth on a personal basis.
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