Share Sales
Expert guidance for buying and selling shares
At Smalleys Solicitors LTD, we possess extensive experience in advising on share sales and acquisitions. When you purchase shares in a company, you also assume certain liabilities, such as commercial contracts, employees, properties, and disputes. Our Company Law Solicitors conduct thorough due diligence on the target company and ensure the Share Purchase Agreement includes necessary warranties and protections.
We are a diverse, multi-lingual law firm that utilises cutting-edge technology to provide streamlined, effective corporate law advice and representation. Our solicitors are known for excellence, collaborating with the UK’s top Barristers, King’s Counsel, accountants, and valuers when needed to support our Corporate Law Department.
Common FAQs about Share Sales and Purchases
What is a Company Law Solicitor’s role in share acquisitions?
Our Solicitors manage several stages, including:
- Drafting pre-contract documents (Heads of Terms, Confidentiality Agreements, Exclusivity Agreements).
- Conducting due diligence on the target company and subsidiaries.
- Negotiating and drafting the Share Sale Agreement.
- Obtaining necessary third-party consents.
- Overseeing the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement and share transfer.
- Handling post-completion tasks such as paying Stamp Duty and filing with Companies House.
Why is due diligence important when buying shares in a company?
Due diligence ensures you are aware of the company’s liabilities and confirms the soundness of your investment. It involves examining financial and legal positions, sales funnels, employees, and properties for potential issues.
What does the Share Sale Agreement contain?
A Share Sale Agreement typically includes:
- Specific terms of the sale and purchase.
- Conditions precedent, such as shareholder approval.
- Warranties and indemnities from the seller.
- Restrictive covenants to prevent the seller from starting a rival business.
Why choose us?
Our Company Law Solicitors have been advising East Midlands business owners for years, providing personal, responsive service. We also offer advice on commercial property, employment law, and dispute resolution. We understand that business decisions must be commercially viable, and our advice is practical and tailored to your goals. Our investment in technology ensures cost-effective services, allowing you to focus on growth and success.
Smalleys Solicitors provides exceptional Share Sales and Company Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby and Mansfield, but across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & the East Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Share Sales and Company Law, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0115) 955 6555, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.