Mergers and Acquisitions
Providing end-to-end support for strategic acquisition and business sales
Whether you’re expanding your business through acquisition, or planning a well-timed exit, our locally based M&A team offers tailored, end-to-end support for share and business sales. We provide strategic advice from early preparations to deal completion, ensuring every stage of your transaction is handled with care. From drafting confidentiality agreements to negotiating heads of terms and exclusivity arrangements, we are here to guide you through the process with a personal touch.
Our team has extensive experience working with businesses across a variety of sectors, offering pragmatic, solutions-focused advice. Whether you are buying or selling, we can help you navigate key decisions, including whether to proceed with a share sale or a business and asset sale, depending on your circumstances.
We work closely with your tax advisers and accountants to align our approach with your financial goals. As a local firm, we pride ourselves on building strong client relationships and providing the proactive, hands-on support that ensures your transaction is completed smoothly and efficiently. Seeking advice early can help you address potential challenges before they arise, setting the foundation for a successful deal.
How our expert team can help you
Pre-sale preparations
Preparing your business for sale ensures a smoother transaction and maximises its appeal to potential buyers. We provide tailored advice to ensure your business is legally compliant and ready for market. Our team will review key areas to identify potential issues that could raise buyer concerns. Addressing these proactively helps to avoid delays, reduce risks, and present your business in the best possible light.
Non-disclosure agreements
Protecting your confidential business information is crucial when entering into discussions with potential buyers. We can draft or review robust non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to safeguard sensitive data shared during negotiations. Our NDAs clearly define what the buyer can and cannot do with your information, giving you peace of mind while facilitating open and secure discussions to progress the sale.
Heads of terms
Heads of terms outline the foundational elements of the transaction and set the tone for subsequent negotiations. Seeking expert advice before this stage is vital to protect your interests. We will review or draft heads of terms to ensure key aspects – such as price, structure, and timelines – align with your objectives, and you secure a deal that is right for you.
Exclusivity agreements
As a buyer, you may want assurance that your efforts and investment in the transaction won’t be undermined by competing bids. An exclusivity agreement can provide this by restricting the seller from negotiating with other parties for an agreed period. We can draft or negotiate exclusivity agreements to protect your position, giving you the time and space to proceed confidently with due diligence and final negotiations.
Full-service legal support
Mergers and acquisitions often involve complexities beyond the immediate transaction, such as property considerations and employment matters. Our commercial property team can address issues like lease negotiations and property acquisitions. Meanwhile, our employment team advises on employee transfers under TUPE regulations, redundancy processes, and post-acquisition workforce integration. By working collaboratively, we provide a seamless service to help you manage every aspect of your transaction with confidence.
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Why work with Mayo Wynne Baxter
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What to expect when you contact us
- Once you have completed the contact form or called us, our client service team will call you back, to ask a few questions including your preferred method of contact. This information is then passed directly to the Legal Adviser who will be working for you. Once you are happy to proceed we will gather all the relevant information and your file will be opened almost immediately so we can start work.
- A member of the Client Service Team will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout your transaction, to make sure you and them are satisfied with the progress of your matter. There is no additional charge to you for their involvement.
- We are here to assist you and ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. You will have direct contact details for the client service team, who you can contact at any point during your matter.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.