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Business Purchase & Sale

Buying or selling a business, done with confidence.

A business sale is one of the biggest transactions you will ever make. We structure the deal, handle the paperwork, and protect your interests from the first offer to the final signature.

20+
Years advising businesses
5.0
Google client rating
Buyers & Sellers
Both sides represented
Chicagoland
Cook County & suburbs
What we do

The deal done right, from offer to ownership.

Buying or selling a business involves far more than a handshake and a price. The structure of the deal, what is included, how liabilities are handled, and what the agreement actually says all decide whether the transaction protects you or exposes you. Small details have big consequences once the deal closes.

We guide buyers and sellers through the whole process - reviewing the terms, running or responding to due diligence, drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement, and closing the deal cleanly. You always know what you are agreeing to and what comes next.

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Business purchase agreement being reviewed by an attorney
Buyers Buyer shaking hands after acquiring a business
For buyers

Buying a business

Whether it is your first acquisition or your fifth, we help you understand exactly what you are buying and protect you from surprises after the deal closes.

  • Letter of intent and deal terms
  • Due diligence on the business
  • Asset vs. stock purchase guidance
  • Purchase agreement and closing
Sellers Business owner preparing to sell their company
For sellers

Selling a business

Selling should leave you protected, not exposed. We structure the sale and the agreement so you walk away cleanly, with your interests covered.

  • Preparing the business for sale
  • Structuring the deal and price terms
  • Protecting you from post-closing liability
  • Final review and closing
What's included

Everything the transaction needs, in one place.

A business sale is more than a number on a page. Here is the work we handle so the deal holds up.

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Deal Structure

We help you choose the right structure - asset or stock, and how to handle price, terms, and risk.

Due Diligence

We run or respond to due diligence so both sides know exactly what is changing hands.

Purchase Agreement

We draft and negotiate the purchase agreement and the terms that protect you.

Asset & Stock Transfers

We handle the transfer of assets, contracts, and ownership so nothing is left undone.

Closing

We review final documents and represent you at closing so the deal is final and clean.

Practical Advice

Straight answers to the questions that come up before, during, and after the sale.

How it works

From first offer to final signature.

1

Reach Out

Tell us about the business and whether you are buying or selling.

2

We Review

We review the terms, the structure, and what needs attention.

3

We Negotiate & Document

We handle due diligence, the purchase agreement, and negotiations.

4

You Close

We review final numbers and stand beside you as the deal closes.

It was a pleasure doing business with this firm. Everyone we came in contact with was very professional and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this firm.
★★★★★
Asad S. · Business Client
Common questions

Business purchase & sale FAQs.

It depends on the deal. An asset purchase lets a buyer choose what to take on and often limits exposure to the seller's past liabilities, while a stock purchase transfers the whole entity. Each has different legal and tax consequences, and we help you weigh which structure fits your situation.

You are not strictly required to, but a business sale carries real risk - undisclosed liabilities, vague terms, and post-closing disputes are common when deals are done without counsel. An attorney structures the deal and drafts the agreement so you are protected before you sign.

Due diligence is the review of the business before the deal closes - its contracts, finances, liabilities, leases, and obligations. It is how a buyer confirms what they are really buying and how a seller prepares for questions. Done well, it prevents costly surprises later.

We negotiate and draft the terms that matter - what is included, representations and warranties, how liabilities are allocated, payment terms, and what happens if something is not as promised. The goal is an agreement that reflects the deal you actually made.

It depends on the size and complexity of the transaction. We are happy to discuss our fee structure during your consultation so you know what to expect, and we work to keep your deal moving efficiently toward closing.

Ready when you are

Buying or selling a business?

Reach out for a consultation. We'll structure the deal right and protect you through closing.