Buying & Selling a Business Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on buying & selling a business for uk businesses.
Direct Transfer Agreement Template: What To Include
Transferring business assets can feel simple until contracts, IP and liabilities get involved. Here's what to include in a direct transfer agreement.
11 November 2026
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
What Does Subject To Contract Mean?
Negotiating a lease, sale or supplier deal? Here's what subject to contract really means, when you can still walk away, and where the risks sit.
30 October 2026
Do I Need A Lawyer To Sell Shares In My Company?
Selling shares in your company does not have to be overwhelming. Here is what to check, what documents you need and when legal help is worth it.
30 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
TUPE Contract Checklist When Buying A Business
Buying or selling a business with staff? Here is how TUPE affects the sale contract, employee information, indemnities and post-completion changes.
28 October 2026
Can You Transfer Customer Data When Selling Your Business?
Selling your business? Customer data can be transferred, but only if you handle UK GDPR, due diligence and customer rights properly.
28 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
Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy A Franchise?
Thinking about signing a franchise agreement? Here are the key contract, disclosure and fee risks to check before you pay a deposit or commit.
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
Buying A Salon: Asset Sale Agreements
Buying or selling a salon? Your asset sale agreement should cover chairs, stock, staff, customer records, vouchers, the lease and the goodwill you are paying for.
21 October 2026
Founder Share Buyout Agreements in the UK
When a co-founder leaves early, their shares can become a major cap table issue. Learn how UK founder buyouts use leaver clauses, valuation methods and company law steps.
16 October 2026
Legal Red Flags That Can Make Your Business Harder To Acquire
Could hidden legal issues derail a future sale? These red flags can weaken buyer confidence, reduce value and make your business harder to acquire.
12 August 2026
Buying A Small Business? A Legal Handover Checklist
Buying a small business? Miss one consent, lease or licence and the handover could unravel fast.
10 August 2026
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