Sale / Purchase of Business

Sale / Purchase of Business

Purchasing or selling an existing business, including companies, partnerships and trusts comprises of a wide range of considerations and traps for the unwary.

We recommend every party to the sale or purchase of a business transaction be independently advised by a solicitor.  This will ensure the business transaction is smooth, and areas such as staff, equipment and stock, and goodwill, are clearly itemised and protected.

Milestone Legal has a wide range of knowledge and experience in handling the purchase or sale of different types of retail, hospitality and franchise businesses. We have extensive experience in the preparation of sale / purchase contracts, all ancillary agreements, as well as, reviewing contracts and agreements drafted for parties to the contract.

You can engage our services in the preparation of advice in relation to contracts or documentation; or on a more comprehensive engagement for more complex transactions.

It is important to seek early advice on any opportunities to address any pre-contract issues and to find tax effective strategies including.

Purchase of Business

  • Contracts for the purchase of Business
  • Business planning and structuring
  • Franchise purchases
  • Purchase of Companies
  • Purchase of company shares
  • Company registration

Sale of Business

  • Preparing contract of sale of Business
  • Sale of Franchise
  • Sale of Companies or Company shares

If you are thinking of buying a business and wish to discuss your options,

If you are thinking of buying a business and wish to discuss your options, call us now.