If you are looking to buy a business, you need a lawyer who understands the legal, commercial, and practical aspects of a business purchase. Whether you are buying a franchise, a stand-alone business, completing a management buyout, or acquiring a business to integrate into your existing operations, our skilled team can assist.

We make sure you understand the documentation, provide clear commercial advice, negotiate with the seller, liaise with your lender, business broker and accountant, and guide you through the due diligence process.

Due diligence is a key aspect of any business purchase. Our team reviews all relevant contracts, including intellectual property, employment, supply and distribution agreements, and leases. We work closely with other advisers to ensure the transaction proceeds smoothly.

We are skilled at working with other advisors such as business brokers, accountants and lenders to create a successful outcome for you. Our team are skilled negotiators and can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Contact us today for help with:

• Review of the agreement for sale & purchase of the business

• Advice on the correct structure of the business

• Advice on whether to purchase the assets or the shares of the business

• Preparation of ongoing business documentation for your new venture (shareholders agreements, company constitutions, employment agreements etc)

• Review of leases and commercial property documentation

• Lease reassignments

• Review of plant and asset lists

• Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) searches.

• Review of existing employee agreements

• Review of supply, distribution, licensing and manufacturing contracts

• Advice on consents and council licences

• Assistance with finance bank security documentation