Buying & selling of businesses
SP Legal Solutions advises throughout the full lifecycle of business transactions — from due diligence and heads of terms through to completion. Advising both buyers and sellers of SME's across England & Wales
Whether you are acquiring a business or preparing for a sale, SP Legal Solutions provides experienced transactional legal support throughout the process. We advise both buyers and sellers of SMEs across England & Wales, ensuring transactions are structured to protect your interests from heads of terms through to completion.
How we help
Due diligence
Investigation of target companies to uncover hidden liabilities and risks as well as helping to prepare due diligence as part of a sale.
Share and/or asset purchase agreements
Drafting and negotiating comprehensive agreements for either company acquisitions or sales.
Warranties and indemnities
Negotiating robust protections to allocate risk appropriately between parties.
Post-completion matters
Handling transitional arrangements, filings, and integration support.
Buying a business
Buyer representation
Acquiring a business involves significant financial commitment and risk. We guide you through the entire process, conducting due diligence to ensure you know exactly what you are buying. We negotiate the purchase agreement to include necessary warranties and indemnities, protecting you against undisclosed liabilities and ensuring a smooth transition of ownership.
Selling a business
Seller representation
When selling your business, our goal is to maximise your return while minimising post-sale liabilities. We help you prepare for the sale by organising your legal documentation, managing the buyer's due diligence enquiries efficiently, and negotiating the sale agreement to limit your exposure to future claims.