At Peter Ross, we specialise in helping business owners achieve a successful and profitable exit. We understand that selling a business is the culmination of years of hard work. Our streamlined, senior lawyer-led service is designed to maximise your value and ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
Unlike a buyer’s focus on mitigating risk, your goal as a seller is to secure the best possible terms. Our dedicated team acts as your strategic partner, ensuring you’re in a strong position.
Our selling services
We handle the full range of transactions for selling a company, including:
- Share sales: Selling the company as a whole by transferring its shares to a buyer
- Asset sales: Selling specific assets, like property, equipment or intellectual property, either as a whole or part of your operation
- Management Buyouts (MBOs): Advising you on selling your business to your existing management team
- Distressed business sales: Providing expert guidance on how to navigate selling a company in financial difficulty
Why you need an experienced lawyer when selling a business
Navigating a sale without legal expertise can expose you to significant risks, from protracted negotiations to post-sale disputes. We ensure your interests are protected at every turn, making sure that the sale documents properly reflect the deal and minimise your exposure and secure your interest.
The buyer’s team will conduct a thorough due diligence process. We proactively prepare your legal documentation to present a clean, attractive proposition. We also manage all communication and requests from the buyer’s legal team, ensuring the process stays on schedule.
Our goal is to secure a clean break for you. We will negotiate robust clauses on warranties and indemnities, limiting your exposure to future claims and providing you with peace of mind.
Why choose Peter Ross?
As your strategic partners, we are committed to a highly responsive and transparent service that is tailored to your unique situation. By choosing us, you benefit from:
Expert leadership
Our service is led by John Cook, a lawyer with extensive experience in the intricacies of corporate law and business sales. His practical approach and deep knowledge ensure every detail is handled with the utmost professionalism.
Tailored solutions
We take the time to understand your specific commercial objectives and time constraints, crafting a legal strategy that is perfectly aligned with your goals.
Complete transparency
We provide proactive updates on your sale’s progress and potential challenges, ensuring you are always in the loop.
Our clients include:
- Entrepreneurs and owner-managers
- Private equity and venture capital firms
- High-growth start-ups
- Family businesses
- Management teams
- Accountants and corporate finance advisers
Get in touch
Thinking about your exit strategy? Our team is ready to guide you. Schedule a free initial consultation to explore how our expertise can help you maximise value and secure a smooth, profitable sale.
Contact John Cook directly:
Phone: 0191 488 8200
Email: jjc@peterross.co.uk
Let us help you achieve maximum value and a secure sale.