The Corporate & Commercial Team at QualitySolicitors Oliver & Co regularly handle business acquisitions, disposals, restructuring exercises and similar transactions for businesses of all sizes from smaller local businesses to national operations with multi-million pound turnovers.

Who we help:

The owners and managers of all forms of businesses from Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships and Private companies to PLCs whether they are buying or selling assets or shares

• Existing management teams in Management Buy Outs (MBOs)
• Incoming management teams in proposed Management Buy Ins (MBIs)
• Anyone looking to purchase assets from a Receiver, Administrator or Liquidator
• Businesses which are looking to hive-off or restructure elements of their business

We understand that it is critical from the outset to obtain a clear understanding of your objectives and requirements. That understanding, combined with both the technology and specialist expertise available, means that we are able to offer a highly specialised, yet cost effective, service which will be actively managed and co-ordinated to achieve your objectives within the timescales set.

We will :

• Work with you to understand and achieve your goals and meet your timetable;
• Identify and protect you against unacceptable risks through an in-depth due diligence process and comprehensive documentation;
• Draw on the expertise of a wide range of expert business lawyers ensuring that you are fully advised in all relevant aspects of a transaction including Property, Employment, Pensions, Commercial, Intellectual Property;
• Provide you with a dedicated Corporate specialist who will be responsible for the conduct of your matter until its conclusion;
• Provide you with transparent costs information and estimates from the outset, enabling you to budget with confidence.

Whether you are looking to buy a small established business or are looking to branch out into new territories / areas of business through merger or acquisition, we have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to advise you.

While the following list is not exhaustive, we can assist in connection with all or any of:

• Purchases and sales of companies' shares or their assets;
• Purchases and sales of unincorporated businesses;
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins;
• Mergers and demergers;
• Company restructuring;
• Debt and equity financing;
• Employment issues - including TUPE obligations.

For further advice and information use the contact form or call 01244 354697 and ask for Tim Polding or 01244 354667 and ask for John Loney.