If you are considering a potential sale of the whole or part of your business there are a number of simple steps that you can take to ensure that due diligence does not uncover any nasty surprises that might affect the value. We can assist in a “pre-sale tidy up” of your business to ensure that potential buyers find the purchase as attractive as possible.
What do I need to cover when selling my business?
From an HR perspective it is important to ensure that your contracts and policies are well drafted and suited to your business.
You should ensure that all employees have up-to-date contracts.
Where appropriate you should ensure that confidentiality, post-termination restriction and intellectual property clauses are sound.
If there are threats of potential proceedings or current proceedings underway you should look to ensure that the exposure is minimised and consider appropriate warranties and indemnities for any potential purchaser.
Here at Julian Taylor HR we're a small but very experienced team of employment law solicitors. What makes us different to other firms is that you're going to be working directly with one of us - we won't pass your case off to a junior, or someone else working behind the scenes.

JULIAN TAYLOR

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Julian Taylor is a well-regarded employment practitioner recognised for advising his clients on an array of HR-related disputes as well as negotiating senior employee exit terms. He is additionally adept at handling unfair dismissal claims and is noted for his experience in contractual issues and post-termination restrictive covenants.
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Employment boutique Julian Taylors Solicitors acts for both employers and employees on the full spectrum of employment-related mandates, with particular expertise in complex disputes with discrimination elements. Name partner Julian Taylor is recommended for contentious work and is praised by clients as 'always very responsive and reassuring in his approach'.
- Julian Taylor is a small yet highly knowledgeable employment law solicitor practice that offers exceptional and personalised service to its clients. The team at Julian Taylor is known for their expertise in dealing with complex employment matters while keeping the people involved at the heart of the matter.
- Julian Taylor is a highly experienced professional who leads most of our complex and sophisticated issues. He works closely with us to empower us to make informed decisions confidently. His knowledge of our business and expertise sets him apart from his competitors.

Speak with our employment team to help tidy up your business before sale.
At Julian Taylor HR we’re specialists in employment law and HR. We’ve helped many employers deal with selling or buying a business, and can ensure you’re well-protected in both situations. Find out more about the employment law aspects of selling or buying a business and reach out to one of our solicitors in Oxford to get further advice.