Our commercial lawyers provide expert legal advice on buying and selling – business, assets, shares and units
Whether you are buying or selling an established business/selected assets or buying or selling shares in a company or units in a unit trust we can provide you with the necessary advice and assistance including in respect of:
- drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating the heads of agreement and the buy/sell agreement
- drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating related documentation (including the terms of any relevant business ownership agreements and any contractual prohibitions/restrictions on buying/selling)
- addressing key terms including conditions precedent, staged payments, restraints, intellectual property, warranties and limitations of liability
- due diligence investigations
- confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
- interdependency agreements (such as buying land)
- dealing with third parties such as secured creditors and landlords
- assignments of key contracts including those with suppliers, customers and landlords
- advising on employment entitlements and claims
- regulatory considerations such as the need for any competition or foreign investment approvals
