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 BUSINESS SALES & PURCHASE

Business Purchase or Business Sale

 

If you’re considering buying or selling a business, you will want the right legal team to support you through that process.  As Australian businesses are growing in reputation around the world, we are witnessing increased interest from US and the UK investors in the Australian companies. Domestic interest is at an all time high and we are seeing sales go through at rapid rates and higher than ever prices. 

 

In a business sale or purchase, you’ll want a lawyer who is an expert at what they do.  Who can draft commercially sound business sale contracts that protect your interests and entitlements. Our highly skilled lawyers have all worked for the top tier corporate law firms and have the skills and confidence to negotiate expertly on your behalf, regardless of the size of your transaction.

 

When acting for client in a Business Purchase or a Business Sale, we typically provide the following services to our clients:
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  • Acting for sellers and buyers of businesses from multiples industries, whether the sale involves a business sale, an asset sale or a share sale

  • Drafting or reviewing sale and purchase contracts or business sale agreements

  • Undertaking due diligence for either the buyer or the seller

  • Advising on potential sale structure, including earn-outs provisions

  • Considering the suitability of your existing contract suite, including material contracts and supply agreements

  • Reviewing, advising on and negotiating retail and commercial leases

  • Considering business encumbrances and how to ensure you obtain clear title

  • the transfer of intellectual property including trademarks and business names

  • Drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating vendor finance documents such as loan agreements, general security agreements and mortgages

  • Considering your employment agreements and advising on transfer of employment obligations

  • Reviewing and advising on finance documents from lenders or investors

  • Drafting, reviewing and advising on documents related to the business such as employment agreements, trading terms and conditions, privacy policies and website terms and conditions

  • Providing advice on transfer and stamp duties

  • Post completion activities

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