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Specialist Business Sales & Purchase Solicitors


The specialist commercial team at Howells Solicitors have extensive experience in the sale and acquisition of a wide variety of businesses. Whether it’s independent retail outlets or large manufacturing plants, our commercial solicitors, some of the very best anywhere in the UK, ensure a timely and seamless transaction.

Our expertise ensures we are able to spot any potential problems before they arise, even in the most complex transactions. There are often many issues which need to be resolved aside from the direct transaction of the business. Legal matters relating to the employees, business premises, property and planning often arise, in which case our specialist solicitors in our other departments will be on hand to offer the expert advice you need.

No business is too small or too large for our dedicated business sales solicitors here at Howells. We can help sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and public limited companies with the sale or purchase of individual assets or businesses as a whole, finding the most effective and beneficial route to take.

Our Expert Commercial Legal Service Focuses On...

  • Buying or selling a business as a going concern
  • Advice on exiting a business
  • Employment issues relating to business sales
  • Financing
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Property issues
  • Sales or purchases of professional practices
If you are considering the sale of a business, contact us at the earliest possible stage of the transaction and our specialist team will be able to offer expert assistance with the initial heads of terms as well as advising on the most tax efficient structures.

For a free initial consultation or for further information on our business sales process, call 02920 404027 or email commercial@howellslegal.com today.


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Rhidian Hobbs

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