This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
No one knows for sure what the future will look like for legalservices. If you’re concerned about your practice and looking for an effective business development technique, I have a suggestion for you: Develop an industry focus, like a niche law firm. Unfortunately, there were no clothing manufacturers in his city.
Selling your business is not just about finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Once the basic terms of the deal are agreed upon in a letter of intent , the buyer will want to sift through your business and legal records with a fine-tooth comb. Due diligence allows the buyer to uncover risks when buying a business.
If the buyer discovers instances of non-compliance with the CTA before the sale, then the buyer could potentially avoid legal issues, fines, disruptions in business operations, or later indemnification claims.
Non-Binding; Good Faith Typically, the majority of provisions in an LOI are non-binding, as the parties wish to impose a moral obligation to progress negotiations on terms agreed in principle without creating legally binding arrangements until a definitive agreement has been executed. This article is for general information only.
A common exception to the use restrictions included in an NDA are disclosures required by law, regulation, or legal or regulatory request. Oftentimes, the potential buyer will want the ability to share the potential seller’s confidential information without liability if required by a court order or other legal requirement.
The LOI typically includes the business terms (deal structure, purchase price, how the purchase price will be paid, rollover equity, if applicable, and other important financial terms). The LOI may also include an exclusivity period and very basic legal terms. This article is for general information only.
Even though some of the diligence requests relate to business points, the buyer’s deal counsel will typically lead the due diligence process because business points often overlap with legal points. Business Due Diligence – Due diligence requests target the seller’s operational, commercial, and financial performance.
This is a continuation of a series of posts about buying or selling a business targeted to those less familiar with the process. Overview The purchase agreement is the principal legal document used to effect a merger, acquisition, or sale transaction (an “M&A transaction”). corporations, limited liability companies, etc.),
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 99,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content