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Selling a Business

SELLING A BUSINESS LAWYERS IN SYDNEY

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Whether you’re launching a start-up or steering an established powerhouse, our team offers a dynamic suite of legal services to help your business thrive.

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With our office conveniently located in Sydney, we are always ready to assist. When you need trusted legal guidance, our team provides decisive, practical solutions for your specific needs.

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We don’t force you to conform to pre-set frameworks or cookie-cutter solutions. We invest the time to understand your goals and deliver outcomes that elevate your business to the next level.

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Selling a business might seem simple on the surface, but it can involve unexpected legal and logistical challenges. For many business owners, the legal challenges — such as unexpected contract disputes, overlooked compliance issues, or delays in transferring assets — can turn what should be a celebratory milestone into a stressful ordeal.


Reaching out to our selling a business lawyers in Sydney early for a no-obligation, confidential discussion could help you manage these hurdles and achieve the best possible outcome for your sale.

Business, Commercial & Corporate


Area of Expertise

How Can Our 'Selling a Business' Lawyers in Sydney Help?

When selling a business, it’s important to address a range of considerations to ensure the process runs smoothly and avoids unnecessary delays. Our experienced business sale lawyers offer comprehensive support, guiding you every step of the way.

Our selling a business lawyers in Sydney work closely with you and your accountant to identify and resolve any potential legal issues early on. This helps to reduce the risk of complications that could disrupt negotiations or jeopardise the sale.


Selling a business involves more than just handing over the keys—it includes transferring tangible assets like equipment, intangible assets such as trademarks and goodwill, and important contractual rights like leases, licences, and agreements. Our team works with you to simplify these complexities and ensure your business is ready for a smooth and successful transaction.


This can include:


  • Advising on the terms of your business broker’s agreement
  • Preparing non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements to protect your confidential information
  • Advising on any existing contracts that might be in jeopardy as a result of a sale
  • Managing legal due diligence
  • Preparing and negotiating the sale agreement
  • Negotiating the assignment of the lease of your business premises
  • Advising on employees and transfer of employment.

Get Expert Legal Advice for Your Sale of Business in Sydney

Have questions about selling a business or managing a business sale in Sydney?

Reach out to us today, and one of our experienced team members will get back to you promptly.

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Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

Michael Hatfield

Partner

Mario Quintiliani

Partner

David Addinall

Partner

Jarrad Downs

Partner

Ashleigh Georgopoulos

Partner

Patrick Schmidt

Partner

Terri Anderson

Special Counsel

Alice Laurence

Special Counsel

Nicki McNamara

Special Counsel

Melissa Pacheco Zizic

Special Counsel

Franca Parolin

Senior Associate

James Watt

Senior Associate

Kareena Abraham

Associate

Cassandra Bujaroska

Associate

Taylah Jensen

Associate

Karsandra Mantis

Associate

Brooke Sharp

Associate

Valentina Zmijanjac

Associate

Ellen Collins

Lawyer

Shaneen Dhondy

Lawyer

Travis Hardaker

Lawyer

Cornelia Joyce

Lawyer

Teagan McConchie

Lawyer

Remy Rovere

Lawyer

Piper Ryan

Lawyer

Genevieve Van Yzendoorn

Lawyer

Harry Webb

Lawyer

Shanae Allen

Licensed Conveyancer

Kim Duffy

Licensed Conveyancer

Vanessa Gordon

Licensed Conveyancer

Leesa Mak

Licensed Conveyancer

Shayne Lopeman

Marketing Manager

Jessica Tate

Human Resources Manager

Michael Williams

Finance Manager

Daniel Blake

Law Graduate

Lilian Cooper

Paralegal

Angelique Grossi

Paralegal

Aaron Schwarz

Paralegal and IT Manager

Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

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