Due Diligence Assistance
Argon Law can conduct thorough due diligence for both buyers and sellers in business transactions. This includes reviewing financial statements, contracts, employment records, compliance with laws, and any pending litigation, ensuring that all parties have a clear understanding of the business's legal standing.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
We have extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms of business sale and share purchase agreements, ensuring they are comprehensive and protect their client's interests. This includes defining terms related to assets, liabilities, non-compete clauses, warranties, undertakings and the transfer of intellectual property rights. Other agreements such as confidentiality or franchise agreements are also important in this process and may be required.
Property Transactions
Argon Law can provide experienced legal oversight on sales, acquisitions, and lease agreements to ensure the transaction does not get derailed and help brokers focus on delivering the best outcomes for their clients.
Structuring Transactions
We can advise business brokers on the structuring of transactions to optimise tax implications, protect assets, and comply with relevant laws. We can also help structure earn-outs, exit strategies, seller financing, and other complex arrangements that may be part of a business sale.
Regulatory Compliance
Argon Law will ensure that all aspects of a business sale or acquisition comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including securities laws if ownership shares are transferred as part of the deal. This is crucial for preventing delays and avoiding penalties.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of disputes between buyers and sellers, Argon Law’s litigation division can provide dispute resolution services through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. This ensures that disputes are settled effectively, preserving the value of the transaction.
Employment Law Advice
Business transitions often involve changes in employment arrangements. Argon Law can advise on the implications of retaining or terminating employees, negotiating severance agreements, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Risk Management
Argon Law can identify potential risks in business transactions and advise on strategies to mitigate these risks. This could include advice on insurance coverage, conflicts of interest or the drafting of indemnity clauses in sale agreements potentially saving time and money for both business brokers and their clients.
Asset Protection
For sellers, ensuring that their personal assets are protected from any future liabilities associated with the business they are selling is crucial. Argon Law can structure the personal and business assets to minimise exposure.
Licensing and Intellectual Property
If a business deal involves the transfer of licenses or intellectual property, Argon Law can handle the legalities of transferring these rights and ensuring that they are not violated, which is vital for maintaining the business's operational capabilities.
Corporate Governance
After a transaction, the new owners may need assistance with corporate governance, including setting up new management structures, integrating new operational policies, and complying with corporate governance standards.
Continuous Legal Support
Beyond the transaction, Argon Law can provide ongoing legal services to the new business owners, helping them navigate the early stages of ownership and addressing any legal issues that arise.
