Buying or selling a business involves complex consideration of many factors. This is true whatever the size or type of business. The considerations include legal, financial, tax, valuations, structure, viability and capacity to operate.

As legal, tax and business advisers, we can assist to to navigate your way through this complex journey. The areas we will discuss and assist you with are numerous and usually include:

  • Is the business ready for sale or is the business the right business to purchase?
  • What are the structuring options if purchasing a business?
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Confidentiality and Non Disclosure Agreements
  • Heads of Agreement
  • Drafting or reviewing  Sale Contracts,
  • Assisting with negotiations,
  • Lease assignment or grant of new Lease
  • Restraints of Trade,
  • Transfer of employees and associated entitlements
  • Transfer of Domain Names,
  • Transfer of Business Names,
  • Transfer of Intellectual Property
  • Transfer of agreement or licenses with suppliers or others,
  • Agreement for loans or securities involved with the sale or purchase, and
  • Other matters specific to your transaction.