We offer a rapid and effective service for a highly competitive fee. Working to your deadlines not ours, we ensure that your transaction is completed when you require. Buying and Selling a business We help you to structure the deal, advising whether an asset sale or share - sale would be best. We guide you through the complexities of the transaction We advise you in particular on : The sale and purchase agreement Warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants Transfer of undertakings and dealing with employees Taxation, including VAT and stamp duty How to deal with goodwill, assets and stock Setting up and running a business Through our membership of the Law Society's "Lawyers for your Business" scheme, we offer a free initial meeting to discuss any legal or practical matters concerning your business. Here are just some of the areas where we can help:- Business start-ups, including company formalities, sole traders and partnerships Joint venture agreements, agency and distributorship agreements Terms and Conditions of Business and employment contracts Copyright and Intellectual Property rights Our clients We have helped a wide variety of companies and private individuals both in the UK and abroad. Our clients include the following types of business :- Franchises Health, Nursing and Residential Care Homes Hotel and Guest Houses IT and service companies Newsagents Professional practices Public Houses, Wine Bars and Clubs Restaurants, Cafes, Sandwich Bars and Takeaways Our charges Unlike many firms, we offer a fixed fee agreement where possible, at the outset we will give you a written estimate of fees and expenses. For Free Legal Advice or an estimate of costs click here