
Sale & acquisition of business
We regularly advise and assist clients in the acquisition and sale of businesses. We assist both sellers and buyers at all stages of the transaction. The firm advises its clients in particular on the following aspects:
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Drafting and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements and accompanying documents (promise to sell, deed of sale)
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Drafting and negotiation of the purchase price escrow agreement
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Follow-up of the formalities relating to the transfer of the business (legal announcements, oppositions by creditors)
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Transfer of elements relating to the goodwill but excluded from it (contracts, operating permits)
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Transfer of employees attached to the goodwill
The firm also assists its clients in matters of lease-management of business assets, as well as in litigation relating to the sale of business or going concern.