Asset Purchases / Sales

Business Acquisitions Representation in Northern Ohio

There may come a time that you wish to expand your business by acquiring or merging with another business. We can help you determine how best to structure the transaction, be it a merger, a stock acquisition or an asset purchase.

Over the years our attorneys have advised all types of clients with respect to the acquisition of other businesses, including manufacturers and fabricators; retail sales and service businesses including automobile dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, hardware stores, dry cleaners, and restaurants and bar businesses; internet sales companies and software companies; leasing companies; real estate development management companies; and professional businesses such as physicians.

Experienced Negotiators and Risk Assessment Lawyers

Every deal is unique and brings its own set of circumstances and risks. Along with your accountant we can help you negotiate and structure the best financial deal. We recognize that on the one hand you want to buy the business, and on the other you want to avoid as much risk as possible. One of our jobs is to advise you of the risks associated with the specific transaction and to the extent possible avoid or limit those risks.

Business acquisitions often involve the purchase of land and buildings or the assumption of a long term lease; we have extensive experience with such commercial real estate transactions. In some cases you may not be able to obtain conventional business financing for all of the purchase price, but there are options.

Business Sales Analysis and Representation in Kent, Ohio

Every deal is unique and brings with it its own set of circumstances and risks. Along with your accountant we can help you negotiate and structure the best financial deal. We recognize that you want to not only sell the business but also avoid or dispose of as much risk as possible, including environmental issues and ongoing business liabilities.

Business sales also often involve the sale of the land and buildings where the business is located or the assignment of a long term lease; we have extensive experience with such commercial real estate transactions. In some circumstances the buyer may not be able to raise the entire purchase price. In this case, there are options.

Our knowledge of the law as well as our breadth of experience makes Williams, Kratcoski, Griffin & Can, LLC uniquely qualified to provide you with sound advice and to get you through the process of selling your business in an efficient and cost effective manner. After the business is sold it may be advisable to dissolve the entity.

Contact our Ohio Law Office for Help Acquiring a Business

Our knowledge of the law as well as the breadth of experience makes Williams, Kratcoski, Griffin & Can, LLC uniquely qualified to provide you with sound advice and to get you through the process of acquiring another business in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Contact us in Kent, Ohio and arrange to meet our business lawyers. You may also call our firm at 330-673-3444 to discuss your situation. We are confident we can demonstrate further the value that we bring to the table with respect to business acquisitions.