Business Matters
Corporate & Business:
Company Sales & Purchases

Delivering the deal on disposals or acquisitions.

The sale or purchase of, or investment in, a business/company requires significant effort and input from the relevant management whether it be MBO, MBI, venture capital or corporate finance.

At times like these, it would help to have an in-house legal team working to look after your interests, but if you would prefer not to have the overhead of the team all the time, then instruct our team as and when you need it.

The growth of our commercial practice has enabled us to group together those with relevant experience to form a highly effective team dedicated to your deal.

Of course, deals come in all shapes and sizes and we are responsive to the need to tailor the approach to the transaction.

We focus on the needs of owner-managed businesses / companies.

We have also been involved in certain issues addressed in the run up to share placings on NASDAQ and to listing on the Alternative Investment Market (AiM).

Our approach

We will meet with you to gain an understanding of:

• where the real issues and value are likely to lie;
• the approach that would best suit your needs;
• the make-up of the best team of professionals;
• who will be responsible for project management;
• the expected sources of funding, and
• the timescales and costs involved.

By involving us at an early stage in your deal, we can identify opportunities for adding value and avoiding difficulties.

FAQs - please see our Terms

1. What would be your approach to dealing with my proposed transaction?

To meet with you so that both you and we can gain an understanding of:

• where the real issues and value are likely to lie;
• the kind of approach that would best suit;
• the make-up of the best team of internal and external professionals;
• who will be responsible for project management;
• assess your expected sources of funding for the products/services; and
• the timescales and professional costs involved.

2. I am not sure at what stage and how best to use a solicitor to work on my contract?

Broadly, the ways in which we are brought in include:

1. reviewing and providing either a verbal and/or written report on issues arising, or
2. gathering the initial elements of the contract, either informally or by heads of agreement / letter of intent

Leading on to:

1. preparation or review and amendment of the draft documentation;
2. negotiation of the documentation to bring the contract to a conclusion;
3. handling the completion and elements of after-care.

We are particularly in tune with the wants and needs of owner-managed businesses and will tailor what we do to your requirements.