During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month, with an eye to ensuring continuity during a business sale, we look at leases, licences and premises, and what to know during the assignation process. Continuity of the business [...]
Like in other times of economic turmoil, bargain businesses are now increasingly on the market. However, just like buying an old car, sometimes the alluringly low upfront price of a business obscures the painful reality of extraordinary costs you’ll have to bear down the track. As commercial lawyers, we are often asked to assist to [...]
Buying an existing business can be an exciting but stressful process. Along with assuming the rights to exploit and grow an existing enterprise, the purchaser also assumes numerous obligations and liabilities. Apart from taking on the responsibility for employees, maintenance of assets and responsibility for ongoing management, part and parcel of the obligations assumed will [...]
The art deco doors of the Paragon café remained open throughout two world wars, three transfers of business and multiple financial crises. Now, despite purchase offers in multiples of the owner's asking price, the business's 102 years of operation is set for a tragic end. What/who could be responsible for the death of such a [...]
