Buying or selling a business can be a stressful time for those involved. The transactions are complex and time-consuming, requiring a great knowledge of corporate law coupled with a meticulous approach towards the transaction. The Commercial Team at O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors have an outstanding reputation for providing pragmatic and conscientious advice to business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Commercial Team can provide expert guidance in relation to business mergers and acquisitions, including:
1. Explaining the business sale/purchase process concisely
2. Assisting with the drafting of heads of terms and pre-sale agreements
3. Completing legal due diligence on the target business / company
4. Drafting the key legal documentation and entering negotiations to ensure completion
5. Liaising with accountants and financial advisers on tax covenants and indemnities
6. Overseeing the completion of the acquisition and assisting with post-completion restrictions or payments
O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors have extensive experience of advising on a range of commercial issues which may arise including reorganisation of share capital, changes to the company’s articles of association, issues / cancellation of shares, shareholder resolutions and negotiation of shareholder agreements.
Recently, O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors assisted in a multi-million pound acquisition of a water testing company. The transaction involved a hive out procedure, the transfer of employees and both an asset purchase and share purchase agreement. Commercial Director, Seamus McGranaghan, oversaw the transaction, ensuring the seamless completion of the large deal for our client.
The Commercial Team at O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors can provide expert advice on proposed business transactions. If you have any queries, please contact the Team on 02890321000.