Business Purchase and Sale Attorney in Northeast Georgia

A business acquisition involves much more than a purchase agreement. Deal structure, representations and warranties, indemnification, non-competition agreements, and post-closing adjustments all need careful attention.

Asset vs. Stock Transactions

Most small business acquisitions are asset purchases, in which the buyer acquires specific business assets rather than the entity itself. That structure helps protect the buyer from the seller's unknown liabilities. 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

Most post-closing disputes start with the seller's representations and warranties and the indemnification provisions behind them. We negotiate these provisions to be specific and enforceable, with survival periods, baskets, and caps that fit the deal's risks.