Buying or selling a business is rarely just about agreeing on a price. The structure of the transaction, the allocation of risk and the way the agreement deals with future events can all have lasting commercial and legal consequences.

Eastern Bridge acts for buyers and sellers in the sale and purchase of businesses across a broad range of industries. We advise on letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, due diligence, contracts of sale, restraint provisions, transitional arrangements, lease assignments and the many legal issues that arise before and after settlement.

Business sales and acquisitions are among the most complex transactions undertaken by many of our clients. They often involve property, employment, intellectual property, taxation, trusts, finance and commercial contracts. We work closely with accountants, financiers and other advisers to ensure those issues are identified and addressed before the transaction is completed.

Our role is to help clients understand the risks, negotiate sensible commercial outcomes and complete transactions that achieve their objectives while reducing the likelihood of future disputes.