Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for uk businesses.
Expert Legal Guidance for Buying or Selling a Law Business in the UK
Buying or selling a law business isn’t your typical transaction. Whether you’re a sole practitioner considering retirement, a small legal firm ready to expand through acquisition, or someone eyeing a “law business...
28 April 2025
Understanding VAT: What UK Businesses Need to Know About Value Added Tax and Your Obligations
Setting up or running a business in the UK? One key aspect to get your head around early is VAT - or, in full, Value Added Tax. If you’ve ever looked at...
28 April 2025
Indemnification Clauses: Capping Risk in Commercial Deals
When you’re running a business and entering into contracts with partners, suppliers, or customers, you want to sleep well at night, knowing that you’re protected if things go wrong. It’s not just...
28 April 2025
Right‑of‑First‑Refusal Clauses in Share Deals Explained
If you’re starting or running a UK company with co-founders or investors, the hardest problems often aren’t product or growth - they’re ownership. What happens if a shareholder wants out or gets...
28 April 2025
What Happens to Your Company Shares When You Die? Essential Guide for UK Business Owners
Running your own business in the UK comes with plenty of exciting decisions – but some of the most important choices are the least comfortable to think about. What happens when you...
27 April 2025
Heads of Terms: Are They Binding in the UK?
Picture this: you’re excited about a new business opportunity. You and your potential business partner want to outline the deal’s key points before drafting a full-blown contract. You jot down the commercial...
27 April 2025
Warranties in Commercial Deals: Protecting Your Position
When you’re about to sign a significant commercial contract, whether it’s for buying a business, securing a major supplier, or investing in your next big venture, there’s a lot at stake. One...
27 April 2025
Avoiding Costly Mistakes When Buying a Café for Sale in England: Essential Tips for Buyers
Owning a café is a dream for many – whether it’s the lure of rich coffee aromas, the hustle and bustle of the morning rush, or the vision of building a warm,...
27 April 2025
Buying a Small Business in the UK: Success Roadmap
Thinking about buying a small business in the UK? Whether you’re an ambitious entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or simply ready for a new challenge, purchasing a small business can be an incredibly...
27 April 2025
Reservation‑of‑Title Clauses: Protecting Your Sales
When you’re supplying goods on credit, one worry lurks in the back of every business owner’s mind: what if your customer doesn’t pay up? Or worse, what if they go insolvent before...
26 April 2025
Understanding Option Agreements: Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Know
If you’re running a business or thinking about investing, you might have come across the term “option agreement” and wondered what it actually means. Don’t stress – you’re not alone. Option agreements...
26 April 2025
How to Buy Shares in a Company vs Purchasing a Business: Key Differences Explained
Thinking about getting involved in a business but not sure whether to buy shares or purchase the business outright? You’re not alone – it’s one of the biggest questions facing new investors...
26 April 2025
Case Study: Sleep 8’s Global Growth with Sprintlaw UK
Expanding a business worldwide is no small feat. For ambitious brands, building the right legal foundation can mean the difference between seamless scaling and hitting preventable roadblocks. In this case study, we...
26 April 2025
How to Value Your Company Shares in the UK: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Thinking of selling company shares, raising capital or simply want to know: “How do I value my company?” You’re not alone! Whether you’re gearing up for investment, planning an exit, or just...
26 April 2025
TUPE Transfers: Employment‑Law Essentials for Business Sales
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a business in the UK – or even just transferring a service to a different provider – you might have come across the term TUPE...
26 April 2025
Essential Guide: How to Value a Company for Sale in the UK
If you’re thinking about selling your business-or you’re considering buying an existing company in the UK-one of the first questions you'll face is: How do you value a company? What is a...
26 April 2025
A Guide to Owner Financing When Buying or Selling a Business in England
Thinking about buying or selling a business, but unsure how to make the finances work? You’re not alone. Traditional bank loans don’t always fall into place easily, especially for ambitious entrepreneurs or...
25 April 2025
Why Organisational Structure Matters When Buying a Business in the UK
Dreaming of running your own business, but want to skip the grind of a start-up and buy an existing company instead? You’re not alone – acquiring an established business is an exciting...
25 April 2025
UK Invoice Requirements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Legally Compliant Invoices
If you're running a business in the UK – whether as a sole trader, a limited company, or as part of an eCommerce platform – issuing invoicing is a day-to-day reality. But...
25 April 2025
Buying an Existing UK Business: Pros, Risks & Legal Route Map
Thinking about making the move from dreaming about owning a business to actually running one? Buying an existing business can look like the fast track: you inherit customers, skip years of trial-and-error,...
25 April 2025
Showcasing USPs to Boost Your Business’s Sale Price
Thinking of selling your business? Whether you’re planning an exit for retirement, moving onto your next entrepreneurial project, or responding to market changes, one thing is clear: getting the best possible sale...
25 April 2025
Understanding Warranties and Indemnities in UK Business Purchase Agreements: A Buyer’s Guide
If you’re thinking about buying a business in the UK – whether it’s your first acquisition or you’re growing an existing enterprise – sorting out the legal side of things is absolutely...
24 April 2025
Capital Gains on Company Assets: UK Tax Overview
If you’re running a company in the UK and thinking about selling a property, some valuable machinery, or even a portfolio of shares, it’s natural to wonder – “Do companies pay capital...
24 April 2025
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Business Sale in the UK
Thinking about selling your business? Whether you’re dreaming of early retirement, moving on to your next big project, or simply seeking a change, the decision to sell a business in the UK...
24 April 2025
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