Buying & Selling Businesses

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business, you probably know what a difficult and stressful process it can be. Too many deals come unstuck because of minor disagreements, misunderstandings or delays. Whether you are buying, selling or merging, with Bower Bailey you can be sure we will drive the deal forward and deliver what you want to achieve.

Our specialist corporate lawyers have the legal expertise and commercial acumen to keep the momentum going whilst dealing with the details, to bring the transaction to a successful conclusion within the required timescale. We always begin the process by getting to know you and your business, so we can understand your objectives and work with you to achieve them.

Whether the deal itself is relatively simple or highly complex, we’ll keep in mind the bigger picture whilst focusing on what really matters and advising the best course of action at every stage. Our proactive, communicative and collaborative approach enables us to keep all parties and their legal teams working together to minimise any disputes or delays and keep the deal on track.

We can help you with:

  • business sales and purchases
  • share purchase agreements
  • asset sales
  • management buyouts and buy ins
  • corporate finance and funding options
  • mergers and de-mergers
  • joint ventures

Whatever the nature of the transaction, we’ll work in partnership with your accountants to ensure any tax implications are dealt with in your best interests.

Where corporate finance is required, we can advise you on funding options, help you achieve the best deal and assist with due diligence.

Whether you are buying or selling, corporate transactions often involve issues involving others areas of law, such as contracts, commercial property, intellectual property, employment, pensions, regulation, compliance, data and commercial disputes. Whatever the issue, we have the specialist legal expertise and capacity to handle the matter and co-ordinate all elements as necessary to get the deal over the line as quickly as possible.

Above all else, we understand that every deal is important, whether it’s your first or your last. With Bower Bailey, you’ll have our complete commitment from start to finish – and we’ll go the extra mile to make sure we get the job done.