The Business Brief

Insights to support businesses at every stage of the lifecycle

Businesses never stand still - and neither should your legal knowledge.

Whether you're growing, protecting, buying or selling a business, every stage brings new legal considerations.

The Business Brief is a five-part collection of legal insights from Daly McCormick's Corporate team, designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

UPCOMING TOPICS

Monthly Legal Insights

Each month in The Business Brief we’ll explore key legal topics matched to every stage of the business lifecycle.

‘Structure & Restructure’ is the latest collection that provides guidance on:

  • Company structures

  • Reorganisations and demergers

  • Capital reductions

  • Preparing your business for sale.

EDITION 1

The Deal Room

The Deal Room is the first collection in The Business Brief.

Covering what every owner needs to know before signing on the dotted line.

Share Purchases: Structure, Risk and Due Diligence

Why preparation, due diligence and the Share Purchase Agreement shape every successful deal.

Buying the Business, Not the Company?

Many deals are structured as asset purchases. Find out the difference in share and asset purchases and why it matters.

Protecting the Deal After Completion

Why warranties, disclosure and liability provisions are among the most important clauses in any Share Purchase Agreement.

Beyond the Headline Price

Understanding completion accounts, earn-outs, deferred consideration and other mechanisms that shape true deal value.

EDITION 2

Structure & Restructure

Structure & Restructure is the second collection in The Business Brief.

Covering the key considerations when changing, restructuring or preparing your business for what’s next.

Should You Put a Holding Company Above Your Business?

Explore when a holding company structure could benefit your business and the key considerations to keep in mind.

When Does an Intra-Group Reorganisation Make Sense?

Understand when reorganising your company group could make sense and the key considerations involved.

Reduction of Capital: What Is It and When Is It Used?

An overview of reductions of capital, why companies use them and the key considerations involved

When One Business Needs to Become Two: A Practical Guide to Demergers

Understand when separating a business may be appropriate and what’s involved in a demerger.

Getting Your Business Ready for Sale: Is Your Structure Helping You?

How your business structure can affect a sale and what to consider when preparing your company for sale.

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