After a business changes hands, the buyer and seller may disagree about what was transferred, what was disclosed, or what remains payable. These disputes should be separated from routine entity formation and the negotiation of an undisputed sale.
Locate the disputed promise
We begin with the purchase agreement, schedules, closing documents, communications, and any continuing payment arrangements. Different disputes can concern retained liabilities, transferred assets, post-closing obligations, or statements made before closing.
Tie the claim to the transaction record
We examine what each party understood, what the documents required, and what evidence supports the alleged breach or misrepresentation. The scope of any sale-related tax, financing, securities, or transactional work would require separate confirmation.
Issues for review
- Alleged breach of purchase-agreement obligations
- Disputed closing or continuing payments
- Alleged misrepresentations concerning the purchased business
Questions about this dispute
Does this page mean the firm handles all business acquisitions?
No. This page concerns disputes arising from a purchase or sale. The scope of transactional, tax, financing, or securities work would need to be addressed separately.
What should be gathered for review?
The complete agreement and schedules, amendments, closing documents, diligence communications, and the demand or response.