Match Plan offers legal advice on business transfers, participation structures, shareholder agreements, and other corporate law issues. We ensure that agreements are legally sound and that your interests are optimally protected.
Legal advice on buying or selling? Here's how it works!
Selling or acquiring a company involves more than just the financial and operational aspects. Legal advice is crucial. Engaging legal counsel ensures your interests are properly managed and helps prevent unexpected legal problems.
With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of successful transactions to our credit, we have in-depth market knowledge. Our legal experts support you in drafting contracts, identifying legal pitfalls, and ensuring your interests are properly documented. This helps you avoid potential complications and gives you the peace of mind that everything is legally sound.
Together we ensure that your business acquisition or sale runs smoothly and that your interests are optimally protected.
Legal protection
Our legal experts provide a solid foundation for the sale or acquisition of your company, ensuring your interests are optimally protected.
Drafting contracts
Our specialists prepare essential documents such as Letter of Intent (LOI), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and purchase agreements.
In-house support
As part of Match Plan, our team works closely with consultants, enabling fast and effective communication.
Importance of legal advice in a business acquisition or sale
At a business takeover or -sale There's much more to consider than just the financial aspects. Legal advice is essential to minimize risks and protect the interests of all parties. This process is often complex, with numerous legal and regulatory elements that must be properly managed.
For buyers
Legal advice helps buyers to get a good overview of the legal status of the target company. due diligence From identifying legal risks to thoroughly reviewing all key elements, such as contracts, obligations, and ownership rights, our experts assist buyers with contract negotiations and drafting favorable terms in the purchase agreement.
For sellers
Legal advice is also essential for sellers. We help prepare and structure the sale, ensuring the correct documents are in place, such as the Letter of Intent (LOI) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and ensure that the transaction complies with relevant laws and regulations. Our experts protect the seller's interests by drafting clear contracts that prevent legal complications.
Added value of legal advice
Our legal team has extensive knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, enabling us to provide you with the right guidance. Early legal advice prevents potential problems and saves both time and money, allowing you to confidently take the right steps for a successful acquisition or sale of your company.
Support for acquisitions and sales
: We provide you with legal guidance, so you can focus on the strategic and operational aspects.
Individual involvement
: If you already have a dealmaker, you can engage our legal team for specialized support and protection of your interests.
Second opinion
: We offer a thorough review of your existing transaction documents and advise on improvements or areas for attention.
Legal advice is essential when selling or acquiring a business to minimize risks and ensure a smooth transaction. Our experts will guide you through every stage of the process, so you can confidently take the right steps toward a successful deal.
Important documents and agreements
In a business acquisition or sale, several important documents and agreements play a crucial role in establishing the terms and protecting all parties. These documents provide clarity and legal certainty throughout the entire process. Here's an overview of the key documents often involved in such transactions.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
: The LOI sets out the intentions of both parties in the initial phase of the acquisition and forms the basis for further negotiations.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
: A NDA in case of business sale protects confidential information during negotiations and prevents sensitive data from being shared with third parties.
Purchase Agreement (SPA)
: The SPA sets out the terms of the purchase and regulates the transfer of shares when a company is acquired.
Vendor Loan
: A seller's loan is a financing method in which the seller finances part of the purchase price, often used when the buyer needs additional funds.
Shareholders' Agreement (SHA)
: The SHA regulates the rights and obligations of shareholders and manages the relations between them.
Management Agreement
: This document sets out the agreements between the company and the management team, including responsibilities and rewards.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
: The SLA defines the quality and level of services provided, and manages expectations and performance.
Step-by-step plan for legal advice on business acquisitions or sales
Legal advice is crucial for a successful business acquisition or sale. Legal guidance ensures that risks are managed and the interests of all parties are properly protected. Below is an overview of the most important steps for obtaining legal advice for both an acquisition and a sale.
Step 1: Preparation and strategy
In the initial phase of the acquisition or sale, you focus on strategic and financial preparation. This includes drawing up a search profile, Identifying potential buyers or sellers and determining the objectives of the transaction. Legal experts are often only brought in once the process is more advanced and initial negotiations begin.
Step 2: Legal guidance on documentation
Once negotiations begin, legal guidance becomes crucial. Lawyers assist with drafting important documents such as the Letter of Intent (LOI) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). These documents lay the foundation for confidentiality and the parties' intentions, ensuring that all legal aspects of the transaction are properly documented.
Step 3: Negotiations and drafting of the purchase agreement
When negotiations on the terms of the transaction begin, it becomes essential to engage legal expertise. Lawyers will guide you through the drafting of the Purchase Agreement (SPA), which details the terms of the acquisition or sale. They ensure that the interests of all parties are properly protected and that important elements such as warranties, indemnities, and payment terms are properly addressed.
Step 4: Risk management and protection of interests
During negotiations, lawyers remain crucial for identifying legal risks and taking measures to mitigate them. This may include drafting a seller's loan or shareholders' agreement. These documents help safeguard the interests of both buyer and seller and prevent future legal complications.
Step 5: Completion and implementation
After the purchase agreement is signed, legal support continues to play a crucial role. Lawyers handle the legal aspects of the transaction, including the transfer of shares and compliance with the agreed-upon terms. They verify that all documentation and formalities are completed correctly and provide support during the transition phase to ensure a smooth transaction completion.
With the right legal guidance, we ensure that both the acquisition and sale of your company proceed in a structured and legally sound manner. Contact us to discover how we can support you with the legal aspects of your transaction.
In-house legal support
A key advantage of Match Plan for a business acquisition or sale is our in-house legal team. Unlike many other companies that employ external advisors, we employ our own legal experts, which offers several advantages:
Close cooperation
: Our legal team works closely with our consultants and dealmakers on a daily basis, ensuring good communication and a deep understanding of the deal.
Direct accessibility
: Our lawyers are quickly and directly available to our clients, ensuring questions are answered efficiently and legal issues can be addressed quickly.
Familiarity with the deal
: Because our legal team is involved in the process from the outset, they understand the deal's background and specific dynamics, ensuring a more effective and smoother legal process.
Tips for legal advice on buying and selling
Legal advice plays a crucial role in a business acquisition or sale. The following tips will help ensure a smooth legal process:
Get legal advice early
: The sooner you seek legal assistance, the better. This prevents unexpected problems and ensures you can respond promptly to important legal matters.
Ensure clear contracts
: Make sure all important documents, such as the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the Purchase Agreement (SPA), are properly drafted. This prevents misunderstandings and ensures clarity between the parties.
Check laws and regulations
: Ensure the transaction complies with all relevant laws and regulations. This prevents legal complications and ensures the deal doesn't get bogged down by compliance issues.
Identify legal risks
: Identify potential legal risks early in the process. This will help you take proactive measures and avoid surprises after the transaction.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Advice
What does Match Plan legal advice entail?
In what situations is legal advice relevant?
Legal advice is important in sale or purchase of a company, drafting or amending shareholder agreements, employee participation, restructuring and conflict resolution. Early legal insight prevents risks and disputes later on.
How does Match Plan work with other advisors?
Match Plan works closely with external civil-law notaries, tax specialists, and lawyers. We coordinate the legal aspects and ensure that all parties involved are on the same page. This allows you to maintain an overview and ensure clear and efficient communication.
What is the role of legal advice in a takeover process?
Legal advice plays a key role in drafting declarations of intent, confidentiality agreements, contracts, guarantees and other documents. We ensure that these documents are clear and legally sound, and that all risks are properly covered.
What are the costs for legal advice through Match Plan?
Match Plan charges an hourly rate. Depending on the nature and scope of the legal issue, we estimate the number of hours required in advance. You only pay for the services actually provided.
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