Business Sales and Acquisitions
An experienced business lawyer
Buying or selling a business is an exciting time, but it’s imperative you manage the broad span of legal and commercial considerations that go with it. Poorly managed, the winning feeling of a “good price” might quickly be shadowed by unforeseen HR liabilities, an unmanageable corporate structure or a burdensome tax structure.
Tom McCarthy has extensive experience working on business (and shares) purchases and sales, including NDAs, marketing materials, due diligence, bidding, agreements and financing.
Where we can help
- Sale and purchase of businesses (asset or share)
- Due diligence
- Transaction structuring
- Negotiation of key terms
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
Buy side support
- Understanding what you’re actually acquiring (e.g. assets only; shares)
- Identifying liability and hidden risks (financial, legal, operational)
- Structuring the deal appropriately
- Tax considerations
Sell-side support
- Preparing for sale
- Managing risk allocation
- Protecting value through the agreement
Our approach
- Commercial lens first, legal overlay second
- Focus on key risks — not noise
- Act as a trusted, dependable partner across what can be a stressful time
- Efficient, deal-focused execution