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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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What are the most common mistakes in Letters of Intent when buying a business? The most common mistakes in LOIs when buying a business relate mostly to missing terms, vague terms, or harmful terms that hurt the parties, particularly a buyer. As a business lawyer, I notice many people who buy business in Florida think […]
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How Can You Buy a Business in Wesley Chapel or Tampa Without a Traditional Loan? You can buy a business in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, or elsewhere in Florida without relying solely on a traditional loan by using seller financing, earn-outs, rollover equity, deferred payments, investor capital, asset-based financing, revenue sharing, holdbacks, or a combination of
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What Reps, Warranties, Indemnities, Escrows, and Holdbacks Are “Normal” in M&A Deals? In summary, the reps, warranties, indemnities, escrows, and holdbacks that are normal in a M&A deal depend on the size and nature of the deal itself. Buyers typically ask us: What is a normal survival period for reps and warranties? What is a
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What Should Be in a Letter of Intent for a Business Sale in Florida? If you are buying or selling a business, the letter of intent is one of the most important early documents in the deal. Often called an LOI, this document usually comes before the purchase agreement, but it can still have a major effect on
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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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