Buying or Selling a Business in Northeast Georgia.

Business acquisitions involve legal complexity that extends far beyond a simple purchase agreement. Asset structure vs. stock structure, representations and warranties, indemnification, non-competition agreements, and post-closing adjustments all require careful legal attention. GA Law Group provides practical transactional counsel grounded in real-world business experience.

Asset vs. Stock Transactions

Most small business acquisitions are structured as asset purchases — the buyer purchases specific business assets rather than the entity itself. This structure protects the buyer from unknown liabilities of the seller's entity. Stock or membership interest purchases can offer tax advantages to sellers. GA Law Group advises on the tradeoffs and drafts the appropriate purchase agreement.

Due Diligence

Before committing to a purchase price, buyers need to understand exactly what they are buying. Due diligence covers financial records, contracts, leases, employees, intellectual property, licenses and permits, pending litigation, and environmental issues. GA Law Group conducts legal due diligence and coordinates with your accountant and financial advisors.

Representations, Warranties, and Indemnification

The seller's representations and warranties — and the indemnification provisions that backstop them — are where most post-closing disputes originate. GA Law Group negotiates these provisions to be specific, measurable, and enforceable — with survival periods, baskets, and caps tailored to the deal's risk profile.