Protecting the Deal After Completion
Warranties, Disclosure and Liability Provisions
The Small Print is Where the Risk Sits
Most deals don’t fall apart on price. They fall apart - or become expensive - because of what’s buried in the legal detail.
What Actually Matters
In any business sale or acquisition, the real negotiation is around:
Warranties - what the seller is promising
Disclosure - what’s carved out of those promises
Liability limits - how much can actually be claimed
Time limits - how long you have to bring a claim
This is where risk is allocated - and where value is protected (or lost)
The Reality Behind the Documents
Sellers try to limit exposure
Buyers try to protect against unknown risks
Both sides negotiate what happens if something goes wrong
This is often the most technical and time-consuming part of any deal
Common Problems we See
Buyers discover issues post-completion - but can’t claim
Sellers give wider warranties than intended
Disclosure is too vague - leading to disputes
Liability is capped so low it’s meaningless
Time limits expire before issues are found
The deal is done - but the protection isn’t there.
Where we Add Value
At Daly McCormick LLP, we don’t just “paper the deal”.
We:
Structure transactions properly from the outset
Work closely with accountants and tax advisers
Focus on risk allocation, not just drafting
Keep deals commercial, efficient and moving
Our background matters
Our partners have worked in-house in a leading accountancy firm, advising:
Audit and accounts clients
Tax and deals teams
Owner-managed businesses
We understand:
How deals are priced
How structures are built
What actually matters commercially
How we Work
Clear, practical advice (no unnecessary complexity)
Fast turnaround when deals are live
Direct partner access
Local, specialist expertise outside Belfast
Who we Work With
Business owners buying or selling
Accountants supporting transactions
Advisers needing a corporate specialist
Speak to Us
If you or your clients are:
Buying or selling a business
Restructuring before a sale
Reviewing deal terms
We can help you get the structure - and the detail - right.
