Watch our latest webinar replay to prepare your business for a smooth transaction. Louise Jeffreys (Managing Director, Gunner & Co.) and Alex Canham (Partner, Herrington Carmichael LLP) discuss essential legal steps for a successful sale.

What You Will Learn

This session covers the crucial legal frameworks that impact your business valuation, transaction timeline, and post-sale security. Watch the video to discover practical guidance on these key topics:

  • ✅ Strategic Timing: Learn exactly when to engage a specialized solicitor to protect your interests during Heads of Terms negotiations.

  • ✅ Deal Structures: Understand the critical differences between asset sales and share sales, including how they alter your long-term liabilities.

  • ✅ Exclusivity and Confidentiality: Discover why buyers demand exclusivity and how to secure your data with a robust NDA.

  • ✅ Protecting Your Payout: Learn how to shield your deferred consideration from cost-base manipulation and sudden market volatility.

  • ✅ Risk Management: Navigate the vital differences between informational warranties and aggressive, pound-for-pound indemnities.

  • ✅ Avoiding Delays: Prevent transaction friction by proactively managing regulatory capital allocation, Appointed Representative transitions, and Consumer Duty compliance.


Business owners planning a sale in the short to medium term can use this session to master the legal frameworks, protect their pay-outs, and prepare for a smoother transaction process.

Planning Your Succession? We Are Here to Help

Legal preparation is only one part of a successful transaction. At Gunner & Co., we work with business owners to prepare for sale, identify the right buyers, and manage the process. We work alongside experienced legal advisers to ensure you approach every stage with expert guidance.

If you’re considering a sale or succession plan, contact Gunner & Co. for a free, confidential consultation.

Please note: The insights and guidance shared in this webinar are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute formal financial, legal, or regulated advice.