Who we help
For shareholders selling their interests, buyers acquiring a company and investors negotiating a share purchase.
What the service can include
- Heads of terms, transaction structure and legal due diligence
- Price, completion accounts or other agreed adjustment mechanisms
- Warranties, disclosures, indemnities and limitations on claims
- Conditions, completion documents and post-completion 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
Define the transaction
We review the proposed deal, parties, funding and structure.
Investigate and negotiate
We assess relevant legal documents and negotiate the agreement and disclosures.
Manage completion
We work through the agreed conditions, signing and completion steps.
What to prepare
- Heads of terms and draft agreement
- Company details, share structure and accounts
- Key contracts, property and employment information
- Funding plans and target completion date
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 share purchase agreements
How is a share purchase different from buying business assets?
A share purchase changes ownership of the company. An asset purchase transfers the assets and obligations specified in the agreement. The structure affects due diligence and the documents required.
Does due diligence remove all transaction risk?
No. It helps identify issues so that the parties can assess them, negotiate terms and decide whether to proceed. Some risks may remain.