Prepare to buy a business. Bring your documents and due diligence together in one practical toolkit.
A NEW CHAPTER IN BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Documents and guidance for the journey from first discussions to due diligence.
Board decisions, shareholder records and company administration in one collection.
Prepare your acquisition, from first discussions to due diligence.
Keep company decisions and records in order.
Put ownership, decisions and business relationships on a clear footing.
Clarify who owns the assets your business depends on.
Plan how an investment is owned, funded and managed.
Record the terms on which money enters the business.
Make arrangements between connected businesses explicit.
Record the board and shareholder approvals for a proposed amendment to the company’s articles.
Record the board’s dividend decision, with guidance on interim and final dividends.
Prepare share certificates using the alternative that matches the registered shareholder.
Put the terms of a loan between companies in writing, with an interest-bearing or interest-free option and completion guidance.
From finding the right company to agreeing a price and taking ownership. A practical guide to buying well, negotiating smart and building value.
See the scope, contents and suitability before you decide.
Work through the facts and decisions with completion guidance.
Understand the approvals, signing and advice to consider.
Founded by Martin O’Donoghue, a corporate lawyer with top 10 law firm experience, who holds an MBA and has been ranked in The Legal 500.
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