Mergers & Acquisitions
We advise business owners and investors on mergers, acquisitions and business sales — handling complex deals with clarity and commercial focus. Our team has acted in many multimillion-pound transactions, securing client outcomes with skill and care.
Every stage of the deal
From initial strategy and due diligence through negotiation to completion and integration, helping you unlock value and manage risk.
Warranties and indemnities
The protective terms that decide who carries the risk if the business is not what it seemed — drafted to be relied on.
Ambition, realised with confidence
Whether buying, selling or investing, we help you achieve your ambitions with confidence.
Common questions
In an asset sale, you buy specific assets of a business, like equipment and stock. In a share sale, you buy the shares of the company itself, meaning you inherit all its assets and liabilities. The implications for tax and legal responsibilities differ significantly between the two.
Due diligence is a thorough investigation of a target company's financial, legal, and commercial health. It's crucial for identifying potential risks and liabilities before completing a transaction. This process ensures you have a clear understanding of what you are buying and can negotiate terms accordingly.
Warranties are statements of fact made by the seller about the business, for which they can be held liable if untrue. Indemnities are promises by the seller to cover specific potential losses or liabilities that might arise after the sale. Both are vital for risk allocation in M&A deals.
A straightforward transaction might take 3-6 months from initial agreement to completion. However, complex deals involving extensive due diligence, multiple parties, or regulatory approvals can take significantly longer, sometimes over a year.
A management buy-out (MBO) occurs when the existing management team of a company purchases the business from its current owners. This often involves securing external finance and requires careful structuring to align the interests of the management and investors.
Yes, absolutely. Heads of terms are usually non-binding and outline the basic commercial agreement. A solicitor is essential to draft the definitive legal agreements, conduct due diligence, and ensure your interests are protected throughout the transaction.
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