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Buying or Selling a Business

Buying or selling a business is a significant and complex decision that requires careful legal guidance to protect your interests. At Robbins Watson Solicitors, our experienced business and commercial law solicitors provides tailored support to help you navigate each step with confidence.

Our Business Buying and Selling Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services for business transactions, including:

  • Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Review: Crafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale contracts to ensure your rights and interests are safeguarded.
  • Due Diligence Investigations: Conducting thorough assessments of business records, financials, contracts, and liabilities to identify potential risks.
  • Business Structure Advice: Advising on the most appropriate business structure for your transaction, including sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
  • Transfer of Assets and Liabilities: Managing the transfer of business assets, intellectual property, leases, and liabilities to facilitate a smooth transition.
  • Lease Assignments and Transfers: Assisting with the assignment or transfer of commercial leases and ensuring compliance with lease agreements.
  • Franchise Transactions: Providing guidance on buying or selling franchised businesses, including compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.
  • Employment Law Considerations: Advising on the transfer of employees, entitlements, and compliance with employment laws.
  • Restraints of Trade and Confidentiality: Drafting and reviewing clauses to protect your interests post-sale.

Why Choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

  • Experienced Team: With decades of experience in business law, we have a comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical aspects of business transactions.
  • Tailored Approach: We understand that every business is unique, and we provide customised advice to suit your specific needs and objectives.
  • Transparent Pricing: Our fixed-fee pricing ensures you receive expert advice without unexpected costs.

Partner with Us for Your Business Transaction

Whether you are buying a business to expand your portfolio or selling to capitalise on your investment, Robbins Watson Solicitors is here to provide trusted legal support. Contact our business law team today on 07 5576 9999 to discuss your transaction.

 

Meet the team

Marcus Woodfield

Partner

Emma Post

Senior Associate

Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

Discover what makes us different.

Experience you can count on

With over 60 years in business, we position our clients and their businesses with the best advice to enable them to prosper.

We’re committed to you

We recognise your needs, assess specific priorities and objectives and develop strategies to meet them.

Enduring relationships

We generously invest time and expertise to understand our clients and build beneficial long-term relationships.

Efficient teams

We embrace technology to ensure our clients outcomes are delivered quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

What our clients have to say

As first home buyers Emma from Robbins Watson made the experience stress free. With her professional service and excellent knowledge of industry. Couldn't recommend her more. Thank you!

Kimberley G

Very pleased with this firm and the outcome we received. Highly recommend Robbins Watson for any Family Law matters.

Cate B

Sean and his team have always been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend Robbins Watson Solicitors more!

B.M.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Alexandra Coyle, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of the legal issues involved which was very reassuring. I felt well-informed throughout the process, and she worked tirelessly to ensure a successful outcome for me. I’m glad I reached out to this firm. Thank you for making a challenging situation so manageable. I highly recommend Alexandra for anyone seeking reliable and empathetic legal assistance.

Justyna B

I was so pleased with Bell’s work. I found her easy to get along with, explain things clearly and make the whole process calm. I would recommend her to anyone going through an estate dispute.

Taylah C

Marcus, thank you again for your support throughout the settlement process, we very much appreciate your professionalism, advice and communication from start to finish! We would be happy to recommend Robbins Watson to our family and friends.

Angela

Good morning – just wanted to send a quick email off and let you know how impressed (my wife and myself) have been with Emma – We have bought a couple of properties up there over the last year or two – we’re from Wagga Wagga, NSW and are relocating up there at the end of this year. Emma has been absolutely fantastic to deal with and we couldn’t be happier!!! It makes things really easy when you have someone on the ball like she is – so yeah, just a quick ‘Well done’ – thanks so much, we really appreciate it and keep up the good work!

Jarrod

Thank you again for your services, I cannot fault you and your team. You are always such a pleasure to deal with and make what would normally be a stressful time, quite the opposite.

Emma (& Helen)

Please extend my warmest thanks to All that have assisted me. You all have made the process of dealing with Wills, selling property, and soon with my own Will and things. Robbins Watson have exceeded my expectations in ability, personal interactions, pleasant meetings; in short, you are my Solicitors of choice, and I say so to any and all.

George

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to conduct due diligence before buying a business?

Yes, you should examine financial statements, licences, contracts, employee entitlements and compliance with laws to confirm the business’s viability and identify risks.

What is included in a business sale contract?

The contract typically covers the sale of assets, goodwill, stock, intellectual property, transfer of leases and assignment of contracts, and sets out conditions such as finance and settlement date.

Are employees transferred automatically when a business is sold?

Employee entitlements may transfer to the buyer under the Fair Work Act, but the parties should agree on how leave, redundancy and continuity of service are handled.

Do I need to notify customers and suppliers?

Notifying stakeholders ensures continuity of trading relationships and may be required under contracts; consent is often needed to assign supply or distribution agreements.

How is goodwill valued in a business sale?

Goodwill reflects the reputation and customer base of the business and is usually valued through negotiation based on turnover, profits and market conditions.