Business sale and purchase lawyers, before you sign
Buying or selling a business goes wrong in the contract, not the negotiation. We handle due diligence, contracts and settlement so nothing costly slips through.
Sound familiar?
Signing before due diligence is finished is how buyers inherit problems they never saw coming.
A contract that only gets the deal done can leave you exposed long after settlement.
These details often transfer with the business, so unresolved terms become your problem on day one.
Numbers agreed early get harder to change once they're in writing and signed.
What we handle
Draft and negotiate sale contracts
The sale contract is where risk gets allocated, so the wording matters as much as the price you agree on.
Run due diligence on the target business
Problems found after you've bought a business are far more expensive to fix than ones found before you sign.
Review leases, licences and supplier agreements
These agreements often transfer with the business, so unfavourable terms become your problem the moment settlement happens.
Structure earn outs and vendor finance terms
Payment spread over time only works if the terms protect both sides if the business underperforms afterward.
Handle settlement and completion
Settlement day involves coordinating money, documents and multiple parties, so one missed step can delay the whole transaction.
Advise on restraint of trade clauses
A restraint clause that's too broad may not hold up, while one that's too narrow leaves your business exposed.
What happens when you get in touch
Tell us what you're buying or selling and where things are up to, even if nothing is signed yet.
We go through the contract, leases and any due diligence material and flag what needs fixing before you commit.
You'll have a clear view of the risk in the deal and what needs to change before settlement.
Common questions
How early should I involve a solicitor?
Before you sign anything, including a letter of intent. Terms agreed early are much harder to unwind later.
What does it cost to have a solicitor review a sale contract?
It depends on the length and complexity of the deal. We'll confirm the basis of the fee before we start any work.
How long does the legal side of a business sale take?
Straightforward deals can move quickly, others take longer if due diligence turns something up. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we've seen the contract.
Can you help with a partial sale or bringing in an investor?
Yes, that's a common request. We draft the sale documents and any shareholder or partnership terms that go with it.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Book a consultation before you sign anything, so the contract protects you, not just the deal.
No cost, no obligation.