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Buying or selling a business?

Get the expert advice and support you need to make the right decisions. Our commercial team specialises in business acquisitions and disposals, giving you the insight you need to ensure the transaction runs smoothly. Work with Brockbanks Solicitors, from our practices in Whitehaven and across Cumbria.

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We've got you covered

Strategic legal advice for smooth business transitions

Buying or selling a business? Looking to merge with another company? Ensure that all your business acquisitions, sales and mergers run smoothly, with expert support from Brockbanks Solicitors. We understand that businesses are constantly evolving, and our team is here to help you take advantage of every opportunity. From diversification and expansion to sales, our goal is to ensure you move forward towards your personal objectives.

 

Like starting a new venture, our team of specialists can guide you through all stages of the sale. Advising you on all your legal requirements, we are here to provide smooth passage, ensuring no surprises or liabilities emerge in the future.

Here when it matters

Legal support is vital when buying or selling a business

Transferring business ownership involves more than signatures. It means dealing with assets, liabilities, contracts, staff, intellectual property and often the goodwill of the brand. Without thorough legal due diligence and carefully negotiated agreements, you could face financial risk, unexpected obligations or future disputes. Having a specialist solicitor ensures that the transaction is handled professionally, thoroughly, and in line with your goals. We’ll help you understand what’s at stake, minimise your exposure to risk, and ensure all terms are clear and enforceable.

 

In addition to the purchase and disposal itself, our expert team will handle all other related aspects, such as TUPE and liaising with accountants.

Tailored support for your next move

Buying a business

When expanding your business portfolio, it's important you weigh up the associated risk and assess the profits you could see from your investment. We'll help with due diligence, financing and completion, whilst providing the insight you need to purchase with confidence. 

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Selling a business 

Bidding goodbye to your company? Ensure you set the right price and terms, whilst considering the strategic elements that make your business tick. Employee impacts, transferring ownership, tax considerations; we'll give you the legal backing you need to avoid hiccups throughout the sale. 

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Strategic legal support, just a call away 

Reach our Whitehaven office on

01946 692194 or contact your local practice. 

Whitehaven Office
(Registered Office)
44 Duke Street,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria
CA28 7NP

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Telephone: 08081 965462
Fax: 01946 62686

Keswick Office
Also as Oglethorpe & Broatch at

32 St John’s Street, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5AS

 

Telephone: 01768 772125
Fax: 01768 774678

Carlisle Office
Carlisle Law Chambers,
80 English Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria
CA3 8HP

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Telephone: 01228 521383
Fax: 01228 818169

Cockermouth Office
Norham House,
71 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria
CA13 9JS

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Telephone: 01900 827222
Fax: 01900 827755

Workington Office
4 Portland Square,
Workington,
Cumbria
CA14 4BH

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Telephone: 01900 603563
Fax: 01900 601239

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BROCKBANK, CURWEN CAIN & HALL LIMITED is registered as a Limited Company in England and Wales, registration number: 04743224. Registered address: 44 Duke Street, Whitehaven, England, CA28 7NP.​

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