Business Sales and Purchases

Our commercial property team have a wealth of experience dealing with business sales purchase transactions. Our past clients have included sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and PLC's. 

We can deal with business sales and purchases for all sectors. We have acted where the seller is selling the assets of a business to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings and stock at valuation. Furthermore, we have acted where the seller is transferring an interest in the business premises by way of the transfer of the freehold interest or the transfer of a lease. Our Commercial Property team are here to help.

Some Issues to be considered

• What price is payable for each element of the business?

We will liaise with your accountants and valuers to ensure the correct price is being attributed to each element of the business sale.

• Are there employees being transferred?

What liabilities may there be for employees? Our employment team can help smooth over any employment issues that may arise.

• What warranties are to be given and what are the terms of these?

Due diligence is particularly important in a business sale or purchase –we know the right questions to ask.

• Are intellectual property rights important?

We can resolve any trademark, patent or copyright issues that arise from buying and selling a business.

We can also help you with any of the following: