When you have made the decision to sell your business and want to achieve a smooth sale and handover, while continuing to manage the business, keep your employees motivated and avoid any upset to your clients, you need a business lawyer that will give you careful attention.

Birkett Long’s team of commercial specialists understands what you need, and supports you from preparing your business for sale, through to final negotiations and eventual sale of shares. Our commercial experience enables us to be aware of the processes and give practical and relevant legal help and advice in selling a company or business.

Birkett Long’s solicitors handle transactions of all sizes. One of our key strengths is our ability to tailor the process to the deal size – ensuring value for money and a commercial approach. Our deals have ranged from £20k to £90million.

We will:

• assist with negotiations and terms of sale
• carry out the sale of shares
• liaise closely with your accountants to ensure the tax liabilities resulting from the transaction are minimised wherever possible, and deliver the solution that best meets your needs
• advise you on the TUPE regulatory requirements that protect your employees and help ensure all relevant documentation is in place, which a buyer will expect you to have

Birkett Long brings together a multidisciplinary team comprising business lawyers with skill sets specific to your needs. We are always happy to have an initial no obligation conversation to help you understand the process.

If you want help selling a company or business contact our solicitors in Basildon, Colchester or Chelmsford to find out more about how we can assist you.