Buying or selling a business

Your solicitor plays a vital role in negotiating the terms when you buy or sell a business, so hiring a corporate lawyer with the skill and tenacity to get you the best deal is imperative.

Gaby Hardwicke’s corporate transactional lawyers have a wealth of experience in leading sale and purchase negotiations. We’re renowned for our ability to get the job done quickly, efficiently and on our client’s terms. In fact, we have yet to be involved in a deal, of any size, where we have not made or saved our client many times our fee.

Business sales and purchases are complex and involved and we won’t pretend they’re not. It’s our job to simplify the complexities, guide you through the process and minimise the fuss, while ensuring you get the most from your purchase or sale.

Our expert solicitors can assist with every legal aspect of your transaction, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• MBOs and MBIs
• Private equity
• Corporate restructuring and refinance
• Employment issues (including TUPE)
• Due diligence
• Restrictive covenants
• Heads of agreement
• Sales of goodwill
• Banking/finance documents
• Commercial property
• Tax planning
• Contracts

The businesses our experienced corporate lawyers have helped our clients buy and sell come in all shapes, sizes and sectors but include:

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Care homes
• Retail outlets
• Publishing
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Pubs
• GP practices and dental surgeries
• Accountancy firms and other professional practices

Contact us today on 01323 435 900 or email Partner Mark Williams to discuss how we can help you.

Based in East Sussex but serving a much wider area, Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors has offices in Hastings, Bexhill, Cooden and Eastbourne.