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Buying or selling a business: get the structure right.

Business transactions are high-stakes and detail-intensive. Orange Legal Group guides buyers and sellers through the full transaction lifecycle — from heads of agreement to post-settlement obligations.

15+
Years experience
200+
Business transactions
VIC
Victoria wide
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About This Practice Area

The Details Matter More Than You Think

A business transaction is, at its core, a transfer of legal and economic interests. The terms governing that transfer — warranties, conditions, tax structure and settlement mechanics — can have lasting consequences for both parties.

Orange Legal Group advises buyers and sellers through the full transaction lifecycle. We review vendor disclosure, negotiate contract terms, advise on structure and manage settlement — all with a practical focus on protecting your interests.

We act across all business types: retail, service businesses, professional practices, franchises and asset-heavy operations.

What We Help With
Advising on deal structure: asset sale vs share sale
Reviewing and negotiating heads of agreement
Drafting and reviewing business sale contracts
Due diligence: reviewing vendor disclosure and identifying material risk
Restraint of trade and non-compete provisions
Warranty, indemnity and representation advice
Settlement coordination and post-completion obligations
Franchise acquisitions and disposals
The choice between an asset sale and a share sale has significant tax, liability and practical implications for both sides. We advise on this at the outset.
What We Handle

The Disputes We Handle

01

Asset Sales

Buying or selling specific assets of a business — goodwill, plant, equipment, IP and customer lists — without acquiring the company entity itself.

GoodwillIPEquipment
02

Share Sales

Acquiring or disposing of shares in a company — including all liabilities, obligations and history of the entity.

SharesDue diligenceWarranties
03

Franchise Transactions

Buying or selling franchise businesses — including franchisor disclosure obligations, franchise agreement review and territory rights.

FranchiseDisclosureTerritory
04

Professional Practice Sales

Acting for buyers and sellers of medical, dental, legal and other professional practices — including goodwill, patient lists and regulatory considerations.

MedicalProfessionalGoodwill
05

Heads of Agreement

Reviewing and negotiating heads of agreement and term sheets — establishing the framework before formal contracts are prepared.

Term sheetHOAExclusivity
06

Post-Completion

Advising on restraint enforcement, earn-out arrangements and post-settlement obligations.

RestraintEarn-outCompletion
Our Process

How We Handle Your Matter

01
Structure Advice
We advise on deal structure — asset sale vs share sale — and its tax, liability and practical implications.
02
Heads of Agreement
We review or draft the heads of agreement establishing the key commercial terms.
03
Due Diligence
We review vendor disclosure and identify material risk in the contract and accompanying documentation.
04
Contract Negotiation
We negotiate the business sale contract — warranties, conditions, adjustments and completion mechanics.
05
Settlement
We manage settlement coordination and advise on post-completion obligations including restraints and earn-outs.
Why Choose Us

The Orange Legal Difference

Structure First

We advise on the right deal structure before anything is signed — asset sale vs share sale has profound tax, duty and liability consequences.

Full Contract Review

We review every material term of the business sale contract — not just the headline price.

Risk Identification

We identify material risk in vendor disclosure and advise on appropriate protections before you commit.

Commercial Pragmatism

We understand business. Our advice is practical and outcome-focused — not just technically correct.

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Buying or selling a business?

Get the structure right before you sign. Orange Legal Group provides clear, practical advice across every stage of your business transaction.

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