Corporate Law & Commercial Law

Commercial, Company & Business Matters

If you are selling or buying a new business, expert legal advice ensures your deal is done properly and efficiently.

Are you selling your business, business assets, shares in a limited company or buying an existing business? Linley & Smith Solicitors is a commercial law firm that can assist you with all legal needs in a business sale or purchase. We have provided legal advice to businesses across England and Wales with asset sales, share sales and mergers and acquisitions.

Our ability to make complex legal matters easy to understand, using plain and simple English and our professional friendly approach means we have developed relationships with many long term business professionals and new start up companies, all who trust us with their transaction.

Commercial, Company & Business Matters

Company and commercial matters can be complex and we’re here to help you through the process. We have extensive experience and are specialists in the owner managed business and SME markets.

We’ll deal with your queries promptly and explain and agree our costs with you at the outset. Whatever your industry or turnover, we will provide you with cost certainty. Request a free consultation with one of our lawyers to discuss your options.

Linley & Smith team of experienced solicitors can advise both buyers and sellers with specialist legal advice on the entire process of the business purchase sale, including:

drafting all relevant business agreements, including Heads of Terms, sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, and key commercial contracts;
reviewing the due diligence process for both parties in the transaction and advising on key terms;
advising on asset purchases and share purchases as well as tax liabilities;
advising on leasing and business premises;
obtaining regulatory licences, permits and approvals from the existing business;
ensuring compliance with your legal obligations, including reviewing existing commercial leases, insurance documents and employment records.
Having one of our experienced business lawyers by your side can help you simplify the process and ensure an efficient transaction.