Buying & Selling of Businesses & Business Assets

Buying or selling a business or select business assets can be a complex process. Legal, accounting, valuation and often—handling high emotions—are all a part of the process.

Oftentimes, select business asset purchase or sale can be preferable to the total acquisition of the entity.  Business asset purchase and sale contracts require careful negotiation and confirmation. Vigilant due diligence coupled with in-the-trenches common sense are an integral part of the successful preparation and finalization of these types of transactions.

Buyers and sellers must protect their interests and rights.  RPNA offers not only the necessary legal counsel to close these transactions, but also the business acumen required to guide clients through this process.  RPNA supports clients from the initial stage of a business and asset acquisition or sale to the final closing.  We deliver practical legal counsel on all aspects of the purchase or sale of an entity, including:

When working with a client seeking to sell a business or select asset, we strive to structure the deal in a way that preserves the client’s interest and overall value.  We advise clients in the analysis and consideration of potential alternatives to selling, as well as discuss what buyers might ask for and what documentation, financial records and business information will be required to demonstrate that the company is valuable.  We focus on negotiating and structuring the deal so that profitability is properly recognized, as well as assist the client to identify the right buyer to ensure the success of the transaction.