A buy/sell agreement is essential for business owners looking to sell, transfer, or acquire ownership stakes while ensuring a smooth transition. Whether you’re planning for business succession, merging with another company, or exiting an ownership position, having a well-structured agreement protects your financial interests and prevents future disputes.
At Kravets Law Group, we provide expert legal guidance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating buy/sell agreements to ensure compliance, fairness, and long-term business stability.
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✔ Valuation Methods – Defining how the business or shares will be appraised.
✔ Triggering Events – Outlining circumstances for a sale (retirement, death, divorce, dispute).
✔ Funding the Buyout – Structuring financing via personal funds, loans, or life insurance policies.
✔ Restrictions on Transfers – Preventing unwanted third-party ownership.
✔ Non-Compete & Confidentiality Clauses – Protecting business interests post-sale.
🔹 Cross-Purchase Agreements – Remaining owners buy out a departing partner’s shares.
🔹 Redemption Agreements – The business repurchases the owner’s interest.
🔹 Hybrid Agreements – A combination of cross-purchase and redemption methods.
🔹 Prevent ownership disputes – Clearly defines terms for business transitions.
🔹 Ensure financial security – Protects business value during leadership changes.
🔹 Control who owns the business – Prevents undesired third-party sales.
🔹 Minimize legal risks – Reduces litigation over buyout terms.
Our business attorneys craft buy/sell agreements that align with your business goals and ensure a legally sound transition.
✔ Extensive experience in business succession & transactions
✔ Customized agreements tailored to your business structure
✔ Strong negotiation skills to protect your financial interests
✔ Ensuring compliance with tax & regulatory requirements