Share sale or asset sale?

Sellers usually prefer a share sale for a clean break; buyers often prefer assets to leave historic liabilities behind.

How long does a sale take?

Owner-managed business sales commonly run three to six months from heads of terms to completion.

Middlesex · England

I am selling my business - Pinner

Firms in Pinner, Middlesex that work on selling a business matters for businesses, with 2 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Pinner

Tp Law

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 659768 · Recognised sole practice

Offices: Pinner
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Vyman Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 324016 · Recognised body

Offices: Pinner
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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What this usually involves

A sale process runs on preparation. Clean corporate records, resolved disputes and clear IP ownership shorten diligence and protect the headline price.

Heads of terms and exclusivity
Managing due diligence and disclosure
Negotiating warranties, indemnities and earn-outs

Common questions

Share sale or asset sale?: Sellers usually prefer a share sale for a clean break; buyers often prefer assets to leave historic liabilities behind.
How long does a sale take?: Owner-managed business sales commonly run three to six months from heads of terms to completion.