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I am buying a company or its assets - Chelmsford

Firms in Chelmsford, Essex that work on buying a business matters for businesses, with 20 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Chelmsford

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A S Greenstreet Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 382238 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Aquabridge Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 634350 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 533174 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Birketts LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 441849 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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B

Bright & Sons (Solicitors) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 607898 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Ellisons Legal LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 8001031 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 400131 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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G

Geldards LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 425639 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Gepp & Sons Solicitors LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 620357 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Jefferies Essex LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 440544 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Kennedys Law LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 534581 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Knights Professional Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 620595 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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What this usually involves

Buyers pay for future profit but inherit past problems. Legal due diligence exists to price and, where possible, contract out of that history.

  • Legal due diligence across contracts, people and property
  • Negotiating the sale and purchase agreement
  • Completion, escrow and post-completion integration

Common questions

What protections should a buyer insist on?
Warranties, specific indemnities for known risks, restrictive covenants and often a retention or deferred consideration.
Do employees transfer?
On an asset purchase, TUPE usually transfers employees automatically with their existing terms.

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