The market for investment and acquisition in the UK healthcare sector is highly active, fuelled by interest from overseas investors, corporate consolidators and private equity backed management teams. Even small, independent care homes and nursing homes are attracting high levels [...]
As solicitors who specialise solely in acting for buyers and sellers of businesses, we are frequently asked what the difference is between an asset sale and a share sale and, more importantly, the pros and cons of each deal structure [...]
A confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA) is a must-have in the early stages of any discussions you may have which require that you share your business knowledge with another party. Time and time again we come across [...]
A franchise can be a safer and lower cost option for would-be entrepreneurs than starting up by yourself. However, the terms and conditions of Franchise Agreements are far from standard and some can be quite onerous. As a franchisee, it's important that [...]
If you’re the owner of a successful and profitable business and it operates against a model and systems that you believe could easily be taught to others, then you might want to consider leveraging your success by setting up a [...]
If you’ve shed blood, sweat and tears building up your own business, the decision to sell it may be one of the hardest you’ll ever make. However, there can be compelling reasons for wanting to make the break: you may [...]
