Joel Gocool
Solicitor, Corporate and Commercial Law
Joel Gocool
Solicitor, Corporate and Commercial Law
t: 0118 989 9710
m: 07789 067319
e: joel.gocool@herrington-carmichael.com
Joel qualified as a Corporate Solicitor in 2019 at a regional firm and then joined the Corporate and Commercial Department at Herrington Carmichael in 2021. Joel advises his clients on a variety of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, company restructures, franchising and general corporate law advisory matters. Joel specialises in share sales and purchases with a value below £2 million, but also assists with high value (£2-£10m) financial service mergers and acquisitions.
Joel graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Law and went on to complete his LPC at the University of Law in Guildford.
Experience | Key projects
- Sale of an Independent Financial Advisor business for £8,000,000. Assisting with negotiating the sale of an IFA business to a large equity fund backed financial services company.
- Group restructure and acquisition of an Independent Financial Advisor group for £4,500,000. Advising on a pre-acquisition restructure and acquiring a family owned IFA practice group including multiple subsidiaries.
- Sale of an Independent Financial Advisor business for £2,500,000. Advising an independent IFA on the sale of their company and providing guidance on the necessary FCA authorisation process.
- Acquisition of an Independent Financial Advisor business for approximately £600,000. Advising an IFA practice on the acquisition of an owner-managed IFA as part of a larger series of acquisitions.
- Advising on franchise agreements for a leading haulage and logistics company.
Interests and Hobbies
Joel is a keen footballer, with his greatest success to date being captaining his five a side team to league winning glory in their first season together. Joel is an avid Arsenal fan (for his sins) and is regularly in attendance at the Emirates. Aside from football, Joel enjoys keeping fit and has recently taken up golf as a hobby.
Testimonials
In our recent acquisition, Herrington Carmichael LLP displayed an exceptional blend of technical proficiency and business acumen. Their diligence, coupled with their unwavering commitment to our best interests, ensured a smooth transition even when facing unexpected challenges. It’s not just their expertise, but also their approachability and ease of collaboration that stands out. I wholeheartedly recommend Herrington Carmichael to anyone seeking top-tier legal counsel with a clear understanding of commercial realities.
– Roman Grigoriev, LonGrad
I would like to say that it was an absolute pleasure to work with Joel and the team and the professionalism that was shown by all was second to none.
Joel made the buyout of my business partner very straightforward and his commercial knowledge was there for all to see and the more I spoke to him the more it felt like I was talking to an old friend.
I would be more than happy to recommend Herrington Carmichael to anyone and I would certainly use them myself in the future.
– Andy Baker
Joel and the whole team at Harrington Carmichael provided us with a excellent service and great communication throughout the sale of our business. They were very easy to talk to and explained difficult legal problems in a very friendly and professional manner. We are very grateful to the entire team for giving us a smooth and hassle free experience at a very reasonable cost!
– Sangita, Small Business Owner
Excellent level of service provided by Alex, Joel and the team. Our sale was not particularly straightforward, quality advice provided in a timely manner. I am not sure we could have completed our sale without them. Would highly recommend!
– Steve Burns, Lewis Brownlee Financial
I have used the same solicitor for years for anything to do with my business but decided to switch this year. I used Joel Gocool and team at Herrington Carmichael for the sale of my salon and I am amazed and wished I switched sooner! They have been nothing but kind, efficient and informative throughout the sale and made it very painless for me. I will certainly be using them again as I have never used a solicitors that made something so easy for me.
– Kayla Harrison
This was the first time we had worked with Herrington Carmichael, and we were extremely happy with our experience. We found Joel to be helpful, always on time for meetings, flexible and his legal knowledge was very good. We completed on a very tight schedule and Joel addressed all the key issues to make this happen. Joel is very easy to get on with and a pleasure to work with. We would strongly recommend him and highly recommend the firm to others
– Julian Gilbert
Insights written by Joel
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What is a franchise Operations Manual?
When taking a franchise, the franchiser will provide the franchisee with two key documents; the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual.
Key legal considerations for Franchisees
There are numerous considerations that a franchisee should make when reviewing the Franchise Agreement, which are summarised in this article.
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When taking a franchise, the franchiser will usually provide the franchisee with two key documents; the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual.
Introduction to Franchising
The market research carried out by BFA proves that franchising is an effective and profitable method of establishing a business.
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