Lawyers for Business Acquisitions and Sales

Business Acquisitions and Sales

Business acquisitions and sales technically fall under the broader umbrella of mergers and acquisitions. However, a main distinction between the two, is that the legal area of mergers and acquisitions tends to involve a corporate entity purchasing or merging with another corporate entity. Outside of the corporate world, there are numerous other scenarios in which an individual may purchase an existing business, or where an individual business owner may sell their business to another. Due to the varying complexity and considerations of a business sale, your rights and interests can be much better protected by consulting with a business acquisitions attorney .

A few common examples of transactions involving the buying or selling of business interests are:

• Asset Sale: a party purchases all or substantially all of the assets of a business.
• Stock Sale: a party purchases all or substantially all of the stock of a business.
• Partner / Investor Buy-In: a party purchases a percentage of the interests of a business, and becomes a co-owner.
• Partner / Investor Buy-Out: a business or its owners, purchases all of a co-owners interests in the business.

These transactions can involve outside third parties that are interested in acquiring or investing in the business, such as other investors, entrepreneurs, or entities. But it can also involve parties that are already involved with the business and who wish to obtain a greater ownership in the business, such as co-owners, employees, or family successors. The purchase or sale of a business, or any portion of its assets or equity, can present very exciting opportunities for those either wishing to step into an existing business and guide its growth, or those wishing to exit a business and enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Types of Services

Business acquisitions and sales can require many specialized professional services, aside from the strictly legal aspects. The primary services usually provided by a business law firm, and those provided by Kohler Legal, can include:

• Structuring or Negotiating Deal Points
• Drafting or Review of Purchase Agreement
• Equity Transfer or Share Issuance
• Partner / Investor Buy-Ins or Buy-Outs
• Ongoing Corporate Formalities

For other services that can be crucial in a business sale, but which are outside the typical scope of legal services, we strive to provide our clients with the additional benefit of our business network, so they are covered in all aspects of a transaction. Such common professional services can include:

• Purchase Financing
• Exit Planning & Tax Strategies
• Business Valuations & Due Diligence

How Can We Help?

Kohler Legal offers a range of transactional services for the purchase or sale of a business, for clients located throughout San Diego and surrounding counties. If you are considering the purchase or sale of a business, or need assistance in structuring a proposed transaction, contact us today to discuss the transaction with a business acquisitions attorney.