Mergers, Acquistions and Disposals

Mergers, Acquistions and Disposals

Buying, selling, merging, or exiting a business is high-stakes. With 40+ years’ experience, Franklins’ Corporate & Commercial team structures transactions that are legally sound, commercially aligned, and delivered with minimal disruption.

Buying, selling, merging, or exiting a business is high-stakes. With 40+ years’ experience, Franklins’ Corporate & Commercial team structures transactions that are legally sound, commercially aligned, and delivered with minimal disruption.

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What are Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals?

M&A covers the sale and purchase of shares or business assets, mergers and joint ventures, as well as planned exits. The right structure, documentation and diligence protect value, reduce risk, and keep the deal moving to completion.

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Our M&A Services

For Buyers

  • Deal Strategy and Heads of Terms (Share or Asset Purchase)

  • Legal Due Diligence (Corporate, Contracts, Employment/TUPE, IP/IT, Property, Data Protection, Disputes)

  • Drafting and Negotiating SPAs/APAs, Warranties, Indemnities and Limitations of Liability

  • Conditions Precedent and Regulatory/Consents Management

  • Completion, Funds Flow and Post-completion Actions

For Sellers

  • Pre-sale Legal Due Diligence and “Clean-up” to Maximise Value

  • Buyer Q&A Management and Data Room Support

  • Heads of Terms, Exclusivity and Confidentiality

  • Drafting and Negotiating Transaction Documents and Disclosure Letter

  • Completion Deliverables and Post-completion Support

Structuring the Transaction

  • Share vs. Asset Deal Analysis (Risk, Tax, Operational Impact)

  • Group Reorganisations and Hive-ups/Downs Prior to Sale

  • Consideration Mechanics (Cash, Deferred, Earn-out, Loan Notes)

  • Collaboration with Accountants and Tax Advisers

Exit Strategies

  • Trade Sale or Investor Buy-in

  • Management Buy-outs (MBOs) and Buy-ins (MBIs)

  • Family Succession and Staged Exits

  • Mergers and Joint Ventures

Cross-Border & Sector Considerations

  • Co-ordination with Local Counsel for Overseas Elements

  • Sector-specific Approvals and Notifications Where Applicable

Project Management & Completion

  • Timetables and Condition Tracking

  • Funds Flow, Completion Deliverables and Filings

  • Post-completion Actions and Integration Support

Speak to our Corporate & Commercial Team

Whether you are setting up, scaling, buying, selling or protecting your business, our solicitors will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Contact

Andrea Smith

Partner

Christopher Buck

Associate Partner

Marc Button

Solicitor

Simon Long

Managing Partner

Tya Raikundalia

Solicitor

Corporate & Commercial

Why Choose Franklins Solicitors for
MA & Disposals?

With dedicated IP knowledge and commercial insight, we combine technical expertise with practical business sense. Our solicitors are experienced in guiding companies across all sectors, ensuring your intellectual property is both protected and aligned with your growth strategy

Specialist Expertise

End-to-end M&A support across buyers, sellers and exits.

Complete Support

From strategy and diligence to documents and completion.

Clear Advice

Commercial, jargon-free guidance focused on your goals.

Local & National Reach

Based in Milton Keynes and Northampton, serving clients UK-wide.