A sting in the sale?
13 September 2012
Legal column
Buying a business is a big step and it is wise to proceed with more than due diligence… Let’s look at the legal aspects of buying a business
Buying a business can be a life-changing event, but in making the decision to buy, have you considered exactly what you will be acquiring? A business can actually be bought by either acquiring the assets or the shares of the target company.
What is the difference? On a share sale, the purchaser takes all the assets and liabilities of the business (they inherit...