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Business Sale and Purchase

Whether you are buying or selling a New Zealand business, you need to handle it carefully; both are big decisions. 

When buying a business, you should:

  • gather information about the business on offer, a process known as due diligence;
  • find out who owns key assets and whether the business has ongoing liabilities; and
  • make sure the business is correctly valued. 

When selling a business, you should:

  • be prepared to respond to the buyer’s information requests during their due diligence review;
  • ensure an expert lawyer drafts the contract; and
  • where appropriate, inform parties such as suppliers, landlords and/or franchisors. Sometimes, you may need permission from these parties to facilitate the sale.

Purchasing or selling a business can be complicated.

LegalVision’s expert team can help to reduce stress and associated risks. Our commercial lawyers have experience in a wide range of business purchases and sales across multiple industries in New Zealand. 

Contact our commercial lawyers today for a free fixed-fee quote and consultation. Simply call 0800 005 570 or complete the form on this page.

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Our Services

Drafting and Reviewing Documents

We can draft and review all documents related to the business sale and purchase process, including Heads of Agreement, Asset Sale Agreement, Sale of Business Agreement and Share Sale Agreement.

Assisting with Negotiation and Completion

We can assist with all aspects of the transaction, including assisting with negotiations with the other party’s legal team on the sale and assisting with the completion of the sale.

Advising on the Sale Process

If you experience any issues during the business sale process, our team can advise you on the next best steps, whether related to the commercial lease, a dispute over contract terms or assigning key contracts to the buyer.

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