End-to-End Legal Support for Buying or Selling Your Business
Buying or selling a business is a momentous occasion, often representing the culmination of years of hard work or the beginning of an exciting new chapter. However, the process can be fraught with potential pitfalls that require expert legal guidance. With over 20 years of experience, Allied Legal is well-positioned to assist with business sales & purchase transactions, ensuring that your interests are protected every step of the way.
We recognise that each transaction is unique, which is why we provide tailored solutions to help you achieve your specific goals. Whether you’re looking to expand your business portfolio or need help with business transfer legalities, we’re here to provide the advice and support you need. Our business purchase lawyers and sale of business lawyers work with clients at every stage – whether you’re acquiring a new business or preparing to exit your own.
Business Purchase Legal Services
We guide you through the acquisition process, drafting and negotiating agreements and conducting due diligence to uncover any risks before you buy.
Sale of Business Legal Services
We handle every aspect of your business transfer, from preparing sale agreements to negotiating terms that reflect its true value.
Valuation & Financial Analysis
We conduct financial analyses and valuations, giving you a clear picture of the business’s true worth.
Negotiation & Deal Structuring
We structure deals and negotiate favourable terms that align with your goals, whether you’re buying or selling.
Legal Documentation & Contracts
We draft, review and finalise all necessary agreements, including purchase contracts, NDAs and transfer of ownership documents.
Post-Transaction Support
We help you transition smoothly after the deal, resolving outstanding issues and ensuring all obligations are met.
Our Services
FAQs
Before selling a business, it is important to consider current market conditions, the financial health of the business, and your personal and professional goals. A proper valuation and an understanding of potential buyers’ interests are crucial to maximising the sale price.
Allied Legal guides you through these considerations, so you go to market prepared and with a clear view of what a successful sale looks like for you.
A lawyer acting for a buyer conducts legal due diligence, reviews the financial and contractual position of the business, and assesses its long-term potential. They also negotiate the terms of the purchase and make sure the legal documents are properly drafted and reviewed, so the buyer can invest with confidence.
Allied Legal acts for buyers at each of these stages and negotiates on your behalf, so you can make a well-informed and secure investment.
Selling a business can have significant tax implications, including capital gains tax and other potential tax liabilities. The way the sale is structured can affect how much tax is payable, so it should be planned before terms are agreed.
Allied Legal works with you and your financial advisors to understand these implications and structure the sale in a way that minimises your tax burden.
Finding the right buyer or business requires a strategic approach. It involves identifying suitable parties, comparing offers on price and terms, and matching parties whose goals are aligned.
Allied Legal helps you identify potential buyers or sellers, evaluate offers, and connect you with parties whose goals match yours, drawing on our network and market knowledge.
Post-transaction issues can include integration challenges, unmet contractual obligations, warranty claims and unforeseen liabilities. The sale contract usually sets out how these are handled, which is why the warranties, indemnities and any price adjustments need to be drafted carefully.
Allied Legal provides ongoing support after the sale or purchase to address any issues that arise, ensuring a smooth transition and helping resolve any disputes that may occur.
The cost of hiring a business sale or purchase lawyer depends on the complexity of the transaction, including the scope of due diligence, contract negotiation and any regulatory requirements involved.
Allied Legal offers transparent, fixed-fee pricing wherever possible, so you know the cost upfront before work begins.
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