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Business · Sale & purchase

Buying or selling a business

Buying or selling a business is a big, complicated deal with a lot at stake. We handle the contract, due diligence and settlement so the deal you think you're doing is the deal you actually get.

Part of our Commercial & business practice.

How we help

What we help with

The process

How it works

Get the structure right

Asset sale or share sale, what's included, employees, the lease — we set the deal up properly.

Do the diligence

We help you check what you're buying (or disclose properly if selling) so there are no nasty surprises.

Contract & settle

We negotiate the contract, manage conditions and see the deal through to a clean handover.

Good to know

Common questions

Do I need a lawyer to buy a business?

Yes — the contract, what's included, the lease and the employees all carry risk. Getting it wrong is expensive.

What is due diligence?

Checking the business before you buy — finances, contracts, leases, licences, disputes. We help you know what you're actually getting.

What about the staff?

Employee entitlements and transfers must be handled correctly on both sides. We make sure they are.

What is a restraint of trade?

A clause stopping the seller competing against you for a period and area. It must be reasonable to be enforceable — we get it right.

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Talk to a lawyer

Book a consultation or take the free claim check — we'll tell you where you stand and what to do next.

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Our Reservoir office

We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.

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