{"id":33338,"date":"2025-10-08T20:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T18:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/nos-expertises\/business-transfer-lawyer-secure-your-business-transfer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:27:51","slug":"business-transfer-lawyer-secure-your-business-transfer","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/en\/nos-expertises\/business-transfer-lawyer-secure-your-business-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Business transfer lawyer &#8211; Secure your business transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to <strong>sell your company<\/strong> (shares or business assets)? The sale of a company is a complex operation, with significant legal, tax and asset implications. Calling on the services of a <strong>business transfer lawyer<\/strong> will enable you to manage each stage of the process with the utmost rigor and peace of mind.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our firm assists managers in all aspects of their transfer: <strong>strategy, negotiation, taxation, drafting of deeds and guarantees<\/strong>. More than a technician, we are a partner in your transfer. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use a lawyer to sell your business?<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A poorly prepared sale can have serious consequences: tax risks, post-sale disputes, poor valuation, excessive guarantees. From the very first discussions with a buyer, a <strong>business lawyer<\/strong> can help you <strong>secure the sale<\/strong> from a legal and tax point of view. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>legal support in divestitures<\/strong> enables you to :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protect your interests right from the <strong>letter of intent<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid errors in price structuring or set-up,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize <strong>taxation of the sale<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw up solid deeds: <strong>sale agreement<\/strong>, asset and liability guarantee clauses, confidentiality undertakings, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key stages in a successful sale<\/h4>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negotiation and letter of intent<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you analyze the offers received, formulate or respond to a <strong>letter of intent<\/strong>, and frame the negotiation strategically, anticipating the sensitive points of the future contract.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal and tax audit<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An audit enables you to detect risks before they are raised by the buyer: capital structure, current contracts, key employees, latent liabilities&#8230; This preparatory work puts you in a strong position during discussions.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drafting the sale agreement<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>sale agreement<\/strong> is the central document of the sale: price, transfer terms, representations and warranties, conditions precedent, deadlines, support. Our lawyers ensure that each clause is clear and legally sound. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration, warranties and closing<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take care of signing and registering the deeds, and implementing the <strong>asset and liability guarantees<\/strong>. Our firm will assist you until the funds are released and the company is effectively handed over. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks to be avoided in a poorly managed sale<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being unaccompanied exposes you to several major risks:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A transfer requalified by the tax authorities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A poorly calibrated <strong>asset liability guarantee<\/strong> that backfires,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete or questionable deeds of transfer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended liability after the sale,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor management of deadlines, clauses or authorizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Securing a sale<\/strong> with an experienced lawyer spares you these pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What our firm can do for you<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We support the managers of SMEs, VSEs, holding companies or family groups in :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transfer of shares<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sale of <strong>business assets<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intra-family transfers or business transfers to employees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Takeover<\/strong> projects, when a business owner sells to a third party or a competitor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can be involved from the very outset, or at any point in the process, in conjunction with your other advisors (chartered accountants, notaries, tax specialists, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also our dedicated pages:<br\/><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/droit-des-affaires\/avocat-cession-entreprise\/contrat-de-cession\/\">\u2192 Transfer agreement<br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/droit-des-affaires\/avocat-cession-entreprise\/pacte-cession-entreprise\/\">\u2192 Business transfer agreement<br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/droit-des-affaires\/transmission\/\">\u2192 Family business transfer<br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocats-lacombe-brisou.fr\/droit-des-affaires\/avocat-reprise-entreprise\/\">\u2192 Business acquisition lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about selling a business<\/h4>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the difference between a sale of shares and a sale of goodwill?<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>sale of shares<\/strong> transfers the business as is, with its assets and liabilities. The transfer of a business concerns only the commercial activity (clientele, equipment, lease, etc.) but not the legal structure. The tax and legal implications are very different.  <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the risks of a poorly managed sale?<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes with the buyer, unforeseen tax issues, disputed contracts, loss of essential assets or prolonged liabilities. <strong>Legal support in divestitures<\/strong> is essential to avoid these costly mistakes. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in a sales agreement?<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>sale agreement<\/strong> contains the conditions of sale (price, payment terms), guarantees given by the seller, conditions precedent (audit, obtaining financing), and post-sale obligations. This is an essential contract, never to be signed without advice. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to sell a business?<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple sale can take 3 to 6 months. For more complex operations (due diligence, partnership agreements, regulatory approval), it can take up to a year. Anticipation remains the key.  <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should draw up the deeds of transfer?<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each party can have the deeds drawn up by its own counsel. It is strongly recommended that you entrust this task to a <strong>lawyer specialized in business law<\/strong>, to protect your interests at every line of the contract. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact a business lawyer<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for a <strong>lawyer to help you sell your business<\/strong>?<br\/><strong>Make an appointment to secure your transfer project.<\/strong><br\/>Our firm will support you with rigor and commitment.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  Entrust the drafting of your deeds to an experienced lawyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact our firm to frame your transfer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to sell your company (shares or business assets)? 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