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Behind every deal lies the question: what if something goes wrong? Buyers want certainty, sellers want a clean exit: warranties and indemnities are the levers that help bridge that divide. From litigation risk to undisclosed liabilities, these contractual promises shape the fairness and viability of any transaction. Forsters’ Corporate team explores how they work in practice, and why they remain central to business sales of every size.
Read MoreFor many founders, deciding how to structure that sale can be as complex as building the business itself. In the UK, two main routes exist: a share sale or an asset sale. Each carries distinct legal, tax, and strategic implications that can shape not only the outcome of the deal, but also your legacy as an owner. In this piece, the Corporate team at Forsters breaks down the key differences, advantages, and potential pitfalls of both approaches. Whether you’re at the point of exit, considering your future options, or simply want to understand how businesses change hands, this guide offers a clear and practical starting point.
Read MoreA business sale is often reduced to numbers: the headline figure, the exit multiple, the deal closed. Yet beneath the surface of every transaction lies a quieter calculus: how much of that value will endure, and in whose hands? In the UK alone, shifting capital gains rules, the shrinking annual allowance, and the uncertain trajectory of reliefs such as Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) are rewriting the playbook for entrepreneurs planning their exit. At a moment when more founders than ever are preparing to sell we have created this guide to steer you through the administrative and accounting requirements ahead of an exit.
Read MoreFor many business owners, a sale represents the culmination of years of growth and hard work. Whether the motivation is retirement, strategic exit, or to unlock capital for new ventures, preparation should begin well before a buyer is identified. A thorough internal legal “health check” undertaken within 12 months prior to a potential transaction can reduce deal friction, enhance valuation, and prevent costly delays during the due diligence process. We spoke with Hunters Law to find out some of the common legal pitfalls that owners should address in advance of a potential sale.
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