Who we help
For owners preparing to sell and buyers purchasing an established business or selected business assets.
What the service can include
- Comparison of the proposed share or asset transaction structure
- Legal due diligence and transaction documentation
- Contract transfers, property consents and employment issues
- Completion conditions, handover and continuing obligations
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Map the deal
We establish what is being bought or sold and the parties’ priorities.
Resolve the dependencies
We review documents, consents and matters affecting the proposed completion.
Document and complete
We negotiate the contract and coordinate the agreed legal completion steps.
What to prepare
- Heads of terms or a summary of the proposed deal
- Accounts and business ownership information
- Key supplier, customer, lease and staffing documents
- Details of funding and any other professional advisers
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about business purchases and sales
Should I obtain advice before agreeing heads of terms?
Early advice can help identify legal dependencies and points to include in the commercial negotiations. Tell us about any confidentiality or exclusivity terms.
Can the sale include the business premises?
It may, but the legal work depends on the property interest and any necessary consent. We consider the premises alongside the transaction scope.