Motiva Business Law

Buying and Selling Businesses

Our business law attorneys help our clients buy and sell their businesses. Offices in Illinois and Florida.

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.

We take a practical approach to business growth and strategy with our clients’ goals and needs in mind.

Serving in Illinois: Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Hinsdale, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Oak Park, Darien, Chicago, Lisle, Westmont, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, and the Chicagoland Area.

Serving in Florida: Tampa, South Tampa, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Odessa, Lutz, and the general Tampa area.

What are the legal advantages and risks of an asset purchase vs. a stock purchase?

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What are the legal advantages and risks of an asset purchase versus a stock purchase? The legal advantages and risk of an asset purchase versus a stock purchase depends on the type of business being purchased, the business model, and tax issues. Before learning the advantage and risks and of each type of purchase, it […]

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Who Pays for a Purchase Agreement When Buying a Business?

Who Pays for a Purchase Agreement When Buying a Business? Typically, the buyer brings the proposed purchase agreement. This means that the buyer “pays” for the purchase agreement. However, a business acquisition is much more than just who writes the contract. A business acquisition involves due diligence, negotiation, and proper protections and disclosures. For this

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What Kind of Lawyer do I need for My Small Business?

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What kind of lawyer do I need for my small business? The kind of Florida business lawyer you need for your small business depends on the issue you need. There are two types of business lawyers, transactional lawyers and litigation lawyers. Transactional lawyers, sometimes known as corporate lawyers, specialize in matters involving transactions where there

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Why You Should Hire a Business Attorney Before Signing the LOI

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Buying or Selling a Business in Wesley Chapel or Greater Tampa? Why You Should Hire a Business Attorney Before Signing the LOI If you are buying or selling a business in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, New Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or the greater Tampa Bay area, one of the most important

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Most Common Mistakes in a LOI When Buying a Business

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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 Do I Buy Out My Business Partner?

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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 Can An Employee Can Buy Stock in Their Company?

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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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