CORPORATE

Definition of strategy, negotiation and drafting of the transfer protocol

Whatever the motivation (retirement, new professional ambitions, evaluation of securities, liquidation etc.), the sale or transfer of a company is a major decision with human and financial consequences that must be taken into consideration.

LAMY LEXEL positions itself as a real strategic partner.  Our dedicated team gets involved even before the planning stage, and immediately dedicate ourselves to helping you make the right decision, without overlooking your financial considerations. We help to appraise the company, optimise your disengagement, assist in the selection of an M&A intermediary in the search for potential buyers. This is followed by negotiations, analysing letters of intent, drafting of protocol assignments and the guarantee of active-passive (GAP), ensuring the buyer’s due diligence, and anticipating and managing family heritage aspects. We take into account all the essential aspects of a business transfer in order to ensure a successful deal.

ContraCts, Competition, Ip

Evolution of contracts in the context of the sale

Handing over your company to a new owner involves renegotiating key contracts. LAMY LEXEL’s lawyers from the Contracts Competition and Intellectual Property Department, in connection with the corporate team, are there to assist you in the implementation of certain particulars relevant to your situation (non-competition clauses, maintaining contractual relationships). They are always ready to provide the necessary support.

LABOUR LAW

Company Transfer and employees information

Our team assists you in the execution of your duty to inform personnel in conformity with the Hamon Bill, as well as in consulting with representative bodies.

TAX LAW

Fiscal aspects of the transfer, anticipating inheritance management

With the help of our tax team, you will be able to anticipate the impact of the sale of your company. Participating in the process of the sale from its outset, our lawyers can assist you in defining your objectives (total liquidity, transmission, reinvestment), and in carrying out the operation under the most favourable conditions.  We also support you in the analysis of all privileges to which you are entitled, and protect your rights from encroachment by the tax administration.

Business litigation and RESTRUCTURING

Post-transaction incidents: litigation management

Our lawyers assist you in any litigation that may arise after the transaction: challenges concerning the guarantee of assets/liabilities, disputes over the selling price, breakdown of acquisition discussions, conflicts between partners selling shares, etc.