Get legal advice on the terms of your business purchase or sale before you commit. Our Wellington corporate and commercial team advises buyers and sellers on business transactions.
Understand the deal before you sign
Buying a business
Know what you are agreeing to buy and what obligations come with it. We can assist with legal due diligence and review the sale and purchase agreement, including the conditions that need to be met before the purchase goes ahead.
Selling a business
The sale agreement sets out more than the price. We can draft or review the terms, negotiate with the buyer, and advise on the commitments you will retain after the sale.
A business transaction may involve a lease, finance arrangements, or staff as well as the sale agreement. We can help you work through the legal issues together and understand what needs to happen next.
Who we help
People buying their first business
Business owners preparing to sell
Companies planning an acquisition
Investors considering a business purchase
How we can help
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale and purchase agreements
Legal due diligence to investigate the proposed purchase
Advice on the legal structure and financing of the transaction
Advice on staffing, lease transfers, and restraints of trade that limit competition after a sale
How it works
1. Share the details
Tell us about the business, whether you are buying or selling, and how far the transaction has progressed. Send any agreement or proposed terms you already have.
2. Agree the legal work
We discuss the advice you need and the work involved. For buyers, this may include investigating the legal aspects of the business before committing to the purchase.
3. Review the agreement
We draft or review the sale and purchase agreement and help negotiate the terms. We explain the obligations you are taking on and any issues that need your decision.
4. Work towards completion
Once the terms are agreed, we advise on the legal steps needed to complete the transaction, including any lease or staffing matters within the agreed scope.
We also assist with Business Restructuring.
Buying or selling a business? Tell us about the proposed transaction and ask how our team can help.
The Team
sale and purchase of a business
David Greenslade
Partner
David leads the firm’s business and commercial teams. He has worked on major commercial transactions in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. David’s clients value his creative approach to problem solving.
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Tim Power
Consultant
Tim is the firm's public law lead, having lead 2 government legal teams and, more recently, advised a range of government departments, Crown entities, local authorities and private sector clients that interact with government.
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Tim O’Regan
Senior Associate
Tim is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Team with experience across corporate lending, banking and commercial law, with a particular focus on structured finance and infrastructure. He supports clients on M&A transactions, corporate documentation, and construction contracts, providing practical, tailored advice and strong relationship management.
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Sana Kamal
Solicitor
Sana is a Solicitor in our Commercial Team, having previously served in the firm as a Legal Secretary in our Trusts, Estates and Life Planning Team. Sana has a particular interest in commercial contracts, governance and refinancing matters.
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