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Clear, practical advice at every stage of your business transaction
Buying or selling a business? Our experienced team of commercial property solicitors can offer comprehensive support throughout the entire process of business sales & purchases. We know that no two business transactions are the same, from negotiating heads of terms to completion, no matter your industry, our highly specialist solicitors can guide you through every stage of your business purchase or sale.
At Crystal Law, we act for both buyers and sellers of businesses, small or large, we understand the potential challenges faced at both sides and so our advice is comprehensive and in the interest of protecting you throughout, and following the transaction.
Business transactions involve a detailed legal process, filled with complex legal issues. The focus of our commercial property team is to make the process as smooth and timely as possible, offering superior legal advice and working on your behalf to limit potential liabilities while negotiating a viable business sale agreement.
Purchasing a Business?
Our specialist commercial property solicitors at Crystal Law can guide you through all stages of buying a business, from getting an accurate valuation to carrying out due diligence, negotiating terms and advising on redundancy issues and employment contracts. Our expert advice can give clarity on continuity of commercial contracts and agreements, so that you can be sure that you begin your business journey successfully while operating within the law.
Our experienced team will ensure that following transfer of funds you continue to be protected, by negotiating appropriate contractual warranties and indemnities from the seller prior to completion. Our strategic advice and legal expertise is comprehensive, covering a wide range of legal services for commercial property transactions, empowering your investments with insight, precision, and peace of mind at every step.
Selling a Business?
Whether you are a sole trader or a large company it is crucial you seek legal advice right from the get-go of your business sale, our commercial team work tirelessly to protect your position, building agreements to safeguard your business and any confidentiality requirements. We will define timescales that meet your circumstances and negotiate terms on your behalf.
As expert business solicitors in commercial property law, we protect you from any exposure following the sale, by flagging up risks throughout the transaction and comprising disclosure letters prior to completion.
Drawing up a Rigorous Asset Purchase Agreement
An asset purchase agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the sale and purchase of a business or part of a business. It is vital to both the buyer and seller that a detailed asset purchase agreement is drawn up, this legal documentation should clearly set out all of the terms of purchase, including:
- The agreement;
- A breakdown of the business assets that are to be purchased, including any commercial property;
- The purchase price, and how it is to be paid;
- Any warranties or indemnities provided by the seller;
- The obligations of the buyer and seller before and on completion of the transaction;
- The transfer of any employees under TUPE;
- Any restrictions on the seller after the sale has completed;
- Limitations on the seller’s potential liability.
At Crystal Law, our dedicated team have extensive experience composing rigid contracts that consolidate agreements and leave no room for uncertainty moving forward, ensuring acquisitions are completed successfully and in a timely manner, and all loose ends are tied up for commercial property sales.
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Why Crystal Law?
Our team are here to make the law crystal clear.
Our expert solicitors have a wealth of experience, bourne from years of helping 1000s of clients located across the UK on a wide variety of legal matters.
With our extensive knowledge and understanding across many key areas of UK civil law, we're able to provide bespoke legal advice that's tailored to your circumstances.
We know that the law can feel extremely complex and we are there to guide our clients with our down-to-earth approach and jargon-free legal advice.
Expert Commercial Property Solicitors
At Crystal Law, our commercial property solicitors offer a comprehensive approach to business transactions, covering every aspect of the business purchase agreement or business sale agreement to protect your interests long after the deal completes. Whether you need a solicitor for business sale or support on an asset purchase agreement, our team manages asset transfers, ongoing contractual obligations, and compliance, ensuring your business journey is as seamless as possible.
For businesses with valuable intellectual property, we draft robust confidentiality agreements to safeguard proprietary information during the purchase and sale agreement process. Our business purchase solicitors collaborate with tax advisers to address key tax considerations, from capital gains to VAT, structuring the transaction to minimise liabilities. This ensures that your business sale agreement or commercial property conveyancing is optimised for financial success, leaving no room for costly surprises.
Employee transitions are often a critical component of transactions, especially in sectors like healthcare, where we have extensive experience buying a dental practice. Our team provides clear guidance on TUPE regulations and handles employment contract transfers, helping you retain key staff. As your trusted business sale solicitors, we work tirelessly to make your business purchase or sale as smooth and successful as possible.
Our expertise extends across a wide range of sectors, including specialist services for healthcare businesses such as GP surgeries, dental practices, pharmacies, and opticians. These sectors often come with unique regulatory and operational considerations, and our business purchase solicitors understand the complexities involved. We provide tailored support that addresses the specific needs of healthcare providers, from handling patient data confidentiality to managing licensing and compliance requirements, ensuring your transaction is handled smoothly and efficiently.
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