Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for uk businesses.
Business Sale Agreement Checklist For Buying A Cafe
Buying a cafe? Use this practical checklist to review the sale agreement, lease, employees, equipment and compliance risks before you complete.
10 November 2026
Do I Need A Solicitor To Sell My Business?
Got a buyer interested in your business? Here is how asset sales and share sales differ, what documents you will need, and where legal help can protect the deal.
10 November 2026
How Much Does An M&A Lawyer Cost?
Selling or buying a small business? Here is what affects M&A lawyer cost, what work is usually included and how to keep the deal moving smoothly.
8 November 2026
Legal Due Diligence Process for UK Business Transactions
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31 October 2026
Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy A Small Business?
Buying a small business can be exciting, but the legal risks change from deal to deal. Here is when you can keep it simple and when legal review is worth it.
29 October 2026
Business Asset Bill Of Sale: What UK Buyers Need
Buying or selling equipment, stock or goodwill? Here is when a simple bill of sale works, when you need a fuller asset purchase agreement and what to include.
27 October 2026
Novation Agreement Checklist For Changing Suppliers
Changing suppliers partway through a contract? A novation agreement can keep the handover clear, protect your business and avoid arguments about liability.
26 October 2026
Licence To Assign A Shop Lease In England And Wales
Selling your shop can get held up if the lease needs landlord consent. Here's how a licence to assign works and how to keep completion moving.
24 October 2026
Commission Agreements For Sales Agents In The UK
Hiring sales help on commission? Clear rules around status, payment triggers and clawbacks can help you grow sales without messy disputes later.
21 October 2026
Price Increase Clauses in UK Supply Agreements
Price increases can protect margins or trigger disputes. Learn how UK supply agreements should handle inflation, materials, delivery costs, notice and buyer rights.
14 October 2026
Agency Agreement vs Distribution Agreement in the UK
Choosing an agent or distributor changes pricing control, customer ownership, payment flow and exit risk. Learn how UK product businesses can pick the right sales model.
14 October 2026
Share Sale Process and Risks for UK Companies (2026 Update)
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30 September 2026
How to Dispose of Shares in a UK SME or Startup
If you run a UK startup or SME, disposing of shares can be one of the biggest legal (and commercial) moments in your company’s life. Maybe an early investor wants to exit....
29 September 2026
Rule Of Thumb Business Valuation: How It Works And Legal Risks For SMEs
If you’re thinking about selling your business, bringing in an investor, buying out a co-founder, or even just planning your next growth phase, you’ll quickly run into the question: what is this...
29 September 2026
How To Sell Your Company In The UK: A Legal Checklist
Selling your business can be exciting, stressful, and (if you’ve never done it before) a bit of a black box. When you search for how to sell a company , you’ll find...
28 September 2026
How to Write an Expression of Interest for Business Opportunities and Partnerships
A practical UK guide to writing an expression of interest for business opportunities and partnerships, including what to include, when to use one, and how
24 September 2026
Selling a UK Recruitment Agency: Business Sale Agreement Issues
Selling a recruitment agency in the UK raises specific issues around client contracts, candidate databases, consultant retention and earn-out clauses
14 September 2026
Employee Transfers in the UK: Legal Issues for Employers
Buying a business or taking over a service can trigger an employee transfer under TUPE. This guide explains what UK employers need to check before they
16 August 2026Selling a Lead Generation Agency in the UK
Selling a lead generation agency in the UK often turns on contract transfer, data use rights, client retention and post-sale restrictions. This guide
1 August 2026
What Happens to My Employees When I Sell My Business?
Selling a business in the UK can trigger major employee issues, especially where TUPE applies. This guide explains what happens to staff in a share sale
11 July 2026
How to Create a Sale of Shares Agreement in the UK
A sale of shares agreement does more than record a purchase price. This guide explains how to create a sale of shares agreement in the UK, including
5 July 2026
Do You Need A Business Sale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling a business is exciting - and a little nerve-wracking. On the surface, it can feel like a straightforward deal: you agree a price, shake hands, and the buyer takes...
1 July 2026
Asset Sale Agreements for UK Subscription Businesses
Buying or selling a UK subscription business through an asset sale can be tricky. This guide explains what sellers and buyers should check on customer
22 June 2026
Selling a Renewable Energy Installation Business in the UK
Selling a renewable energy installation business by asset sale can get messy fast if contracts, warranties, work in progress and employee transfers are
18 June 2026
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