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What’s involved in buying and selling a business?
Asset purchase or asset sale – buying or selling the assets of a business. You only acquire specifically identified assets and assume responsibility for specifically identified liabilities.
Share purchase or share sale – buying or selling the shares in the company that owns the business. You acquire a company with all its assets and liabilities (including some you may not know about).
Read more about how we’ve helped businesses recently with corporate transactions.
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"I have always received excellent service from Actons, with their attention to detail, commercial outlook and clear communication standing out. The service received has been of a standard that you would expect from a significantly larger firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Actons team for corporate and commercial work."The Legal 500 2023: Corporate & Commercial: Nottingham & Derby
I have been extremely satisfied with the services of Actons, particularly Robert Northall & Simon Dakin. Having had no experience of selling a business, I was guided through the whole process and was kept updated at all times. A totally professional team who have your interests at heart! I would highly recommend them!Susan
The Legal 500 2021: Corporate & Commercial: Nottingham & DerbyNoted for its particular investment in the private healthcare industry, Actons 'very professional' team focuses primarily on advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs on acquisitions and disposals. Simon Dakin continues to be very active in multimillion-pound corporate transactions. The 'diligent and hardworking' Peter Flowerday has considerable expertise assisting clients with corporate and commercial deals.
Simon Dakin has successfully supported multiple companies that I have led over many years. Simon masters the art of being an exceptional solicitor as he understands that being a human, google on law is not what SME shareholders and directors need. It is the combination of deep knowledge, exceptional skills and well balanced personality that makes Simon stand out and the core reason why companies should speak to Simon Dakin when they need a commercial solicitor.Nathan Nagel, CEO
The Legal 500 2023: Corporate & Commercial: Nottingham & Derby"Actons primarily acts for owner-managed businesses and SME’s in a wide variety of corporate, commercial and finance related instructions up to the value of £50m. Firm chairman Simon Dakin and Peter Flowerday are its key contacts."