Buying a business from its owners can be a complex affair. Our expertise in business plans, financing and taxation will assist you in structuring a deal which is right for you. Contact us to find out more about how we can advise you through this process.

More often than not you know what needs to happen with business and succession planning, but you need someone to facilitate discussions and clarify your thoughts. Our experience with a wide variety of clients, over a number of years, allows us to aid this process whilst tailoring it to your specific business requirements. Contact us to discuss the matter further.

For acquisitions, our work is often centred on appraising the business of the target company through to assisting with the financing of the deal, and being on hand at all stages of the completion process.

With disposals, our experience is invaluable in appraising a business for sale, providing a realistic valuation, timing the marketing of the disposal, and assisting with often complex negotiations. If you have any questions on how Simpson Wood can ease the acquisition or disposal process, please contact us.

You only have one chance to sell your business and it is crucial that you prepare the business for your exit. This involves talking through and analysing all the issues which apply to you. These are often varied and not just centred on tax planning and finance but also bring in other areas such as HR planning and reducing the business's dependence upon yourself. Contact us for more guidance on preparing to sell.

Many proposed transactions will always involve a degree of due diligence work. This is required to satisfy all parties either buying or selling, or financiers, that the proposals work and are commercially viable.

Due diligence is not just restricted to the financial and tax aspects of the business, but can also involve legal aspects such as patents, restrictive covenants, health and safety and licensing. Our broad knowledge and relationships with many legal practices allow Simpson Wood to guide you through this crucial area. If you require assistance with this complex matter, contact us.

Business valuations are always difficult to agree and come down to a negotiation between buyer and seller. We can help by giving an independent opinion on the value of the business, typically involving a range of valuations with a maximum and minimum price. Whether you're a seller or buyer in need of an expert valuation, contact us for more information on this service.

We have the necessary skills and experience to deal with all the tax planning and compliance requirements that are necessary for the transactions shown above.

If you wish to discuss a potential transaction or any aspect of our corporate finance services contact us.