A share sale transfers ownership of a company through the sale of its shares rather than its individual assets. The company continues to own its assets and remain responsible for its contracts and liabilities, making due diligence and carefully negotiated contractual protection essential for the buyer and seller.
Share transactions carry unique risks and complexities. Our specialist corporate law solicitors help you:
- Identify and assess liabilities that remain within the company following the sale
- Protect your commercial position through robust warranties and indemnities
- Avoid disputes with clear drafting and negotiation
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and corporate governance requirements
- Complete transactions efficiently with coordinated legal, financial and regulatory support
We provide end to end support throughout the entire transaction process:
- Due diligence — Reviewing financial, legal and operational risks to protect your position.
- Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) — Drafting and negotiating the main contract governing the sale.
- Warranties & indemnities — Allocating risk and ensuring the agreement reflects commercial realities.
- Completion & post completion — Managing signing, payment, share transfers and statutory filings.
