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Choosing between a share sale and an asset sale can have significant consequences for a business sale. Five practical examples explore how contracts, licences, historical liabilities and the scope of the transaction influence the right structure.

Sale-readiness starts well before a buyer makes an offer. Zahara Bedewi-Hayes explains how organised records, clear contracts and reduced owner dependence can protect business value and strengthen your negotiating position.

When selling a business, intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets being transferred. But sellers are often caught out by created IP, especially where software, branding, website content or processes were developed by contractors, freelancers or agencies without a proper written assignment.

Historic PPSR registrations can sit on the register long after a loan, lease or supply arrangement has ended. For businesses seeking finance, refinancing or preparing for sale, those old registrations can create delay, confusion and commercial risk.

Selling a business with a substantial vehicle fleet can add unexpected complexity to a transaction. This guide explains the legal and practical differences between an asset sale, share sale and SPV structure.

When control shifts and transparency disappears, minority shareholders can find themselves locked out of the business they helped build. The law provides powerful remedies — but evidence is critical.

Handshake deals feel simple — right up until memory, money and expectations diverge. If nothing is in writing, evidence becomes the battleground.