Harwood Andrews Lawyers’ Business Law team is not only technically astute, we also bring a genuine understanding of business realities to every transaction in which we are involved, ensuring the advice and strategies we provide our clients are pertinent and valuable.

We have an impressive record of driving significant deals and delivering successful outcomes across a mix of industries and assets, including transport operators, hotels and motels, liquor and gaming licences and motor vehicle dealerships.

We are experienced in both preparing contracts of sale and advising in relation to contracts prepared on behalf of other parties.
Where a contract of sale is prepared by the other party to the transaction, we advise our client on the ramifications of the proposed terms and where appropriate negotiate variations. These issues include managing the terms and conditions of any proposed restraint of trade, vendor warranty issues including the duration of warranties and the consequences of breaches.

Where a transaction is effected by way of sales of shares and units, we provide advice on the nature of the assets and liabilities to be transferred upon completion and the structuring of the enterprise’s balance sheet after settlement.

Our expertise also covers:

• assisting clients in negotiating agreements in relation to the terms of sale
• assessment of offers which are received and assisting clients in the negotiation phase
• preparation of information memoranda
• assessment of the taxation consequences of sales depending upon the structure of the business or interest being sold
• preparation and implementation of completion statements listing all matters which must be addressed at settlement, such as change of names of proprietors, transfer of domain names and transfer of trademarks and other intellectual propert

 For information on how we can assist with in-bound investments please view our in-bound investments capability statement.