guide to buying a business 

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This guide provides a practical overview of the legal process involved in buying a privately or family-owned business, including checklists and identifying legal issues that typically arise during a business purchase. While every business acquisition is unique, they generally follow similar paths, and this guide aims to give readers a solid understanding of the legal considerations involved.

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A legal due diligence checklist is a comprehensive list of legal documents and information that a buyer should review to identify any potential legal risks associated with the purchase of a business.

A one-way NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a legal agreement in which one party shares confidential information with another party, who agrees not to disclose it.

A mutual NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a legal agreement between two parties in which both parties agree not to disclose confidential information belonging to the other party.

mutual nda

one-way nda

legal due diligence

CHECKLIST

A term sheet for selling a business is a summary of proposed terms and conditions, serving as a basis for negotiations between the buyer and seller before a formal agreement is drafted and signed.

term sheet for sale of a business

A director's resignation is a formal document that outlines a board member’s intention to step down from their position, detailing the reasons for their decision and the effective date of departure.

director’s resignation