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These business law blog posts focus on topics related to mergers and acquisitions (buying and selling businesses). We help clients with their letters of intent, purchase agreements, due diligence, and closing.
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How a Business Owner Properly Buys Out Their Business Partner or Transfers Their Shares to the Business Partner There are many ways a business owner can buy out their business partner depending on the structure of the company, the relationship between owners, and the goals of the buyout. For many owners, purchasing a partner’s interest […]
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How an Employee Can Buy Stock in Their Company: A Guide for Wesley Chapel and North Tampa Business Professionals There are many ways an employee can buy the stock of the company they work for depending on their goals. For many employees, the opportunity to purchase stock in the company they work for can be
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A merger and acquisition (M&A) lawyer specializes in legal matters related to corporate transactions where companies combine or purchase one another. These legal professionals guide clients through the intricate process of merging businesses or acquiring new ones, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. To become a M&A lawyer, one typically earns a bachelor’s degree,
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What Are Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)? Mergers and acquisitions, also known as M&A, refers to the process of consolidation between two companies and/or their assets. This business strategy involves combining or taking over organizations to achieve specific goals. The main purpose of a merger and acquisition is to gain a strategic advantage. Other purposes include
How do I buy a business in Florida? The process of buying a business is notably different in Florida than in other states. It is different because, for many “main street” deals, they are treated very similarly to real estate transactions. The parties, particularly when a business broker is involved, use purchase agreements provided by
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As a franchisee, you may want to sell your franchise for a variety of reasons. Retirement, the franchise not being what you expected, or chasing other business opportunities may be some of them. Regardless of the reason for the transfer, you want to ensure that when you sell your franchise you have a seamless and
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During a business transaction, you need to define early in the process how to structure the deal. Preferably defined in the letter of intent, deciding whether to purchase the stock or the assets of the business will ensure both parties are aware of what will be included in the deal. What are the differences between
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One of the key aspects to enable a successful business acquisition is conducting legal due diligence, which is the process of examining the target business’s documents and information to identify potential risks. Nearly half of business transactions fail due to issues found during the due diligence process. For this reason, as a seller, it is
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FedEx, short for Federal Express, is a globally recognized courier delivery service that specializes in small package information, transportation, pickup, and delivery domestically or internationally between the US and Canada. Did you know that you can buy a FedEx route and benefit from each delivery that you make in your assigned territory? FedEx is one
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When buying a business, an asset purchase agreement (APA) is the contract under which a seller transfers some or all the company’s assets to a buyer. This legal document outlines the price, terms, conditions, and warranties of the deal. With an asset purchase agreement (also known as an “asset transfer agreement”), the company sells only
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