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Business Sales
Or Purchases

Expert help to buy, sell, or transfer a business with confidence. HALF OFF with Rocket Legal+™

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Get legal advice on your business sale or purchase

from £500 for Rocket Legal+ members

What our Legal Pros can help with

Rocket Legal+ members get HALF OFF legal advice and support for business sales and acquisitions.

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Legal Document Review

From

£500

  • Review SPA or APA
  • Flag legal risks and issues
  • Written summary of legal advice

Deal Support & Drafting

From

£1,500

  • Includes all from Legal Document Review, plus
  • Draft or amend SPA/APA
  • Deal structure & negotiation support

Complete Transaction Support

From

£3,000

  • Includes all from Deal Support & Drafting, plus
  • Due diligence & risk analysis
  • Corporate governance & filings

How does the business sale legal advice service work?

Our Legal Pros will tailor their advice based on your transaction. To get started:

Tell us what you need
Submit your contact details and outline whether you're buying, selling, or transferring a business.
We will connect you with our Legal Pro
They will contact you for a 1-on-1 consultation. They’ll explain what needs to happen based on your requirements.
Receive a quote
You’ll receive a no-obligation fixed price quote. If you’re a Rocket Legal+ member, you’ll get half off. You can become a member at any time.
Begin your service
Once you accept the quote and make payment, your lawyer will begin the legal work.

FAQs about buying and selling a business

  • What legal documents are needed to buy or sell a business?

    You’ll usually need a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), plus ancillary documents like board resolutions, completion statements, and warranties.

  • What’s the difference between a share sale and an asset sale?

    A share sale transfers ownership of the entire company, including liabilities (eg debts). An asset sale involves selling specific assets (eg equipment) or contracts, and is often preferred for smaller deals.

  • Why do I need a lawyer for a business sale?

    Business sales are legally complex. A lawyer ensures you:

    • understand your rights and liabilities

    • avoid risky terms or unfair warranties

    • stay compliant with tax and company laws

  • What’s included in due diligence?

    Due diligence involves reviewing the business’s contracts, liabilities, employees, intellectual property, and more to assess risk before completing the deal.

  • What governance documents are needed?

    Corporate governance steps might include board minutes, shareholder approvals, Companies House filings, and updates to registers or resolutions.

  • How do I know if I’m getting a fair deal?

    Our Legal Pros will explain legal risks and options, helping you compare the deal terms with market norms and your commercial goals.

  • How can we help?

    At Rocket Lawyer, our lawyers specialise in making redundancy as straightforward and compliant as possible. We’ll help you:

    • stay compliant with redundancy laws to minimise risk

    • review your redundancy policies to ensure they are up to date

    • navigate the process confidently, step by step

    Don’t leave your deal to chance. Get expert legal advice to protect your business and investment.

  • Get started

    Just submit your details above. You’ll be contacted for a quick consultation and given a clear quote - with HALF OFF if you’re a Rocket Legal+ member.

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