We can advise you on specific aspects of the transaction or we can manage the entire process.
We have considerable sales and purchase experience with the following types of businesses (by no means an exhaustive list):
Hospitality (cafes; bars; restaurants; catering)
Medical centres, dental practices, and other health-related businesses
Accountancy practices
Real estate agencies
Post offices
Childcare centres
Gyms and fitness centres
General retail businesses
Agricultural and primary production
Light industrial and manufacturing
Landscaping
Construction and other trades
If you are purchasing a business, we can advise you in relation to the contract and any special conditions, carry out all necessary searches which may be relevant to the particular business and/or industry, prepare restraint of trade agreements for the seller, advise you in relation to any lease, liaise with all parties to arrange the landlord’s consent to the assignment of the lease to you, review any relevant contracts, review your franchise agreement, and generally attend to all matters necessary to complete the process of purchasing the business.
If you are buying shares in a company, we can prepare or review the contract for you, and ensure there are adequate protections for you in the event of any undisclosed debts owing by the company.
If you are selling your business, we can assist with drafting the contract and advising you with regard to any special conditions, attending to any requirements of your landlord or franchisor, advising you with regard to restraint of trade issues, assisting you with staffing issues and generally attending to having the sale finalised on your behalf.
If you are selling shares in your company, we can assist you with drafting or reviewing the contract, and advising you with regard to any earn out provisions.
We can discuss your case and identify how we can work with you to achieve the best possible outcome.
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