Business Sale and Purchase Solicitors in Enfield, North London and Hertfordshire
Buying or selling a business is a significant step and one that calls for careful legal advice from the outset. Our Company and Commercial solicitors provide legal advice that is responsive, commercially focused and designed to keep the transaction moving.
Our experienced solicitors act for business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and SMEs on business acquisitions, business disposals, share trades and asset sales amongst a diverse array of commercial sales and purchases.
From heads of terms and due diligence through to negotiation, completion and post-completion matters, we help identify risks early, protect your position and minimise unnecessary delays.
Whether you are selling a long-established business or acquiring your next venture, our aim is to help you complete the transaction efficiently, reduce commercial risk and achieve a successful outcome with confidence.
We understand that business transactions are often time-sensitive, commercially sensitive and financially significant. Our role is to provide practical legal support that helps you make informed decisions while keeping the deal on track.
Why clients choose Curwens
- Clear, commercially focused legal advice
- Practical support throughout the transaction
- Responsive communication
- Early identification of risks and issues
- Efficient transaction management
- Advice tailored to SMEs and owner-managed businesses
Outcomes we help clients achieve
- Successful sales and acquisitions completed efficiently
- Reduced risk of disputes after completion
- Stronger contractual protection
- Better visibility of legal and commercial risks before signing
- Smoother negotiations between buyers and sellers
- Greater confidence throughout the transaction process
Call our experienced commercial solicitors today on 020 8363 4444 or complete our online contact form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
The Business Sale and Purchase Process
Heads of terms
Heads of terms set out the key commercial points agreed in principle before detailed legal drafting begins. They help both parties understand the proposed structure of the deal at an early stage and can reduce the risk of misunderstandings later in the transaction.
Due diligence
Due diligence is the process of reviewing the target business in detail. This can include reviewing contracts, employment arrangements, property matters, disputes, compliance issues and intellectual property.
The aim is to identify legal, financial or operational risks before contracts become binding so buyers can make informed commercial decisions.
Drafting and Negotiation
Most transactions require a share purchase agreement or asset purchase agreement together with supporting legal documentation.
We prepare and negotiate the legal documents needed to protect your position while helping keep negotiations commercially focused and productive.
Completion
Completion is the stage at which ownership transfers and the transaction becomes legally effective.
By this point, the key legal and commercial issues should already have been resolved so the process can complete smoothly and with confidence.
Key issues
Tax and deal structure
The structure of a transaction can have significant tax, legal and commercial consequences.
We work closely with our clients’ tax advisers and help clients understand the practical implications of share sales and asset sales so the structure supports their wider commercial objectives.
Warranties and indemnities
Warranties and indemnities help allocate risk between buyer and seller.
Clear drafting can reduce uncertainty, improve protection and reduce the risk of disputes after completion.
Restrictive Covenants
Restrictive covenants may help protect the goodwill and value being acquired.
These provisions can help buyers protect client relationships, confidential information and staff retention following completion
Price Adjustment Mechanisms
Completion accounts, earn-outs and working capital adjustments can become contentious if not drafted carefully.
Clear legal drafting can help reduce the risk of disagreements after completion and provide greater financial certainty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying or Selling a Business
In a share sale, the buyer acquires the company itself, including its assets and liabilities. In an asset sale, selected assets and liabilities are transferred individually.
The right structure depends on risk, tax and commercial objectives.
Timescales vary depending on the complexity of the transaction, the quality of records, finance arrangements and negotiations.
Straightforward SME transactions may progress relatively quickly, while larger or more complex matters may take longer.
Due diligence helps buyers understand exactly what is being acquired and identify potential legal or commercial risks before committing.
Contact our Commercial Lawyers in Enfield, Finchley, North London and Hertfordshire today
If you are buying or selling a business, we are here to provide practical legal advice tailored to your transaction and commercial objectives.
Call us today or complete our online contact form and one of our team will be in touch.
